Consultant - Movement Disorders and DBS

Allocation Assist Middle East; Dubai; On-site; AED 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Allocation Assist Middle East seeks an experienced Consultant in Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation in Dubai, UAE. The role combines advanced neurological assessment, DBS evaluation, programming, device-assisted therapies, and multidisciplinary care for complex movement disorders.

The ideal candidate will have an MBBS or equivalent, Neurology board certification, and a recognized fellowship in Movement Disorders and DBS, with 8-10 years post-specialization clinical experience in a

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent recognized medical degree with Neurology residency completed.
• Board Certification in Neurology is required.
• Fellowship training in Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation from a recognized center is essential.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage movement disorders with evidence-based strategies.
• Assess and treat Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington's disease, and other complex conditions.
• Conduct detailed examinations and identify diagnostic pathways.

Skills

Movement disorders

Neurology

Deep Brain Stimulation

DBS programming

DBS optimization

DBS troubleshooting

Parkinson’s disease

Essential tremor

Dystonia

Huntington’s disease

Advanced neurological therapies

Patient selection

Preoperative DBS assessment

Postoperative DBS management

Medication optimization

Levodopa infusion

Continuous subcutaneous therapy

Device-assisted treatment

Neurological examination

Neuroimaging interpretation

Electrophysiological studies

Functional neurosurgery collaboration

Neuroradiology collaboration

Neurophysiology

Rehabilitation medicine

Multidisciplinary neurology

Clinical pathways

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Clinical documentation

Electronic medical records

Medical education

Physician mentoring

Clinical research

Peer-reviewed publications

Continuing medical education

Education

MBBS or equivalent recognized medical degree

Board Certification in Neurology

Formal fellowship training in Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation

8-10 years post-specialization clinical experience

Job description

Consultant - Movement Disorders and DBS. Role: Consultant - Movement Disorders and DBS. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Hospital and Health Care. Function: Physician. Experience: Minimum 8-10 years post-specialization. Job Type: Full-time.

Salary: 65000-90000. Gender: Any. Candidate Nationality: Any. Job Type: Full-time.

Role Context

The Consultant - Movement Disorders and DBS will provide specialized diagnosis and long-term management for patients with complex movement disorders requiring advanced neurological assessment and treatment. The role combines pharmacological care, Deep Brain Stimulation evaluation and programming, device-assisted therapies, rehabilitation planning, and close coordination with functional neurosurgery and other neurosciences specialties. The consultant will play a central role in determining suitability for advanced interventions and supporting patients throughout preoperative assessment, surgery, postoperative programming, and ongoing treatment optimization. Strong multidisciplinary collaboration will help improve mobility, functional independence, symptom control, and quality of life for patients with progressive neurological conditions.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage Parkinson 's disease using current clinical guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies.
• Assess and treat essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington 's disease, and other complex movement disorders.
• Conduct detailed neurological examinations and identify appropriate diagnostic pathways.
• Evaluate patients for Deep Brain Stimulation and other advanced treatment options.
• Perform comprehensive preoperative DBS assessments and support multidisciplinary patient selection.
• Collaborate closely with functional neurosurgeons throughout surgical planning and perioperative management.
• Program and optimize DBS systems following implantation.
• Provide long-term DBS follow-up, troubleshooting, and device adjustment.
• Integrate DBS programming with medication optimization to achieve improved symptom control.
• Assess suitability for infusion therapies and other device-assisted neurological treatments.
• Manage patients receiving levodopa infusion and continuous subcutaneous therapies where clinically appropriate.
• Develop individualized treatment plans combining medication, surgical intervention, rehabilitation, and supportive care.
• Interpret neuroimaging findings relevant to movement disorder diagnosis and advanced therapy planning.
• Review electrophysiological investigations and integrate findings into clinical decision-making.
• Participate in multidisciplinary movement disorder and DBS clinics.
• Coordinate care with neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neurophysiologists, rehabilitation physicians, therapists, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Provide inpatient neurological consultation when required.
• Maintain outpatient follow-up for complex movement disorder patients.
• Educate patients and families regarding disease progression, available therapies, realistic treatment goals, and lifestyle modifications.
• Develop and refine clinical pathways for movement disorders and DBS services.
• Participate in quality improvement programs focused on neurological outcomes and patient safety.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation, programming records, treatment plans, and follow-up information.
• Supervise junior physicians, residents, fellows, and allied healthcare professionals.
• Participate in departmental case conferences, morbidity and mortality reviews, and clinical meetings.
• Contribute to teaching, continuing medical education, and professional development.
• Participate in clinical research, academic activities, and peer-reviewed publications where appropriate.
• Support hospital accreditation, quality assurance, and patient safety requirements.

Ideal Profile

Candidates should hold an MBBS or equivalent recognized medical degree and have completed an accredited Neurology Residency Program. Board Certification in Neurology is required. Formal fellowship training in Movement Disorders and Deep Brain Stimulation from a recognized international center is essential. Candidates should have a minimum of 8-10 years of post-specialization clinical experience, including substantial consultant-level responsibility for patients with complex movement disorders. Strong candidates should demonstrate advanced experience in:

• Parkinson 's disease
• Essential tremor
• Dystonia
• Huntington 's disease
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• DBS patient selection
• DBS programming
• DBS optimization
• Medication management
• Device-assisted therapies
• Multidisciplinary movement disorder care

Experience with levodopa infusion, continuous subcutaneous therapies, and other advanced treatment approaches is highly valuable.

Academic teaching, clinical research, publications, and active participation in recognized neurological societies are advantageous.

Fellowship experience from internationally recognized institutions in North America, Europe, Australia, or equivalent healthcare systems is preferred.

Eligibility for the appropriate Consultant license with the relevant healthcare authority in the United Arab Emirates is required.

Skills Set

• Movement disorders
• Neurology
• Deep Brain Stimulation
• DBS programming
• DBS optimization
• DBS troubleshooting
• Parkinson 's disease
• Essential tremor
• Dystonia
• Huntington 's disease
• Advanced neurological therapies
• Patient selection
• Preoperative DBS assessment
• Postoperative DBS management
• Medication optimization
• Levodopa infusion
• Continuous subcutaneous therapy
• Device-assisted treatment
• Neurological examination
• Neuroimaging interpretation
• Electrophysiological studies
• Functional neurosurgery collaboration
• Neuroradiology collaboration
• Neurophysiology
• Rehabilitation medicine
• Multidisciplinary neurology
• Clinical pathways
• Quality improvement
• Patient safety
• Clinical documentation
• Electronic medical records
• Medical education
• Physician mentoring
• Clinical research
• Peer-reviewed publications
• Continuing medical education

Why Join Us

This opportunity is suited to an experienced movement disorders neurologist seeking a highly specialized consultant role involving Deep Brain Stimulation, advanced neurological therapies, multidisciplinary care, teaching, and research. The position provides substantial clinical scope across complex movement disorders while allowing the consultant to influence the development and quality of advanced neuroscience services. For physicians with strong DBS expertise, the role offers continued professional growth through complex patient management, advanced device programming, collaboration with functional neurosurgery, clinical innovation, and academic development within a modern healthcare environment.

About the Company

Allocation Assist Middle East connects internationally trained physicians with consultant and specialist opportunities across advanced healthcare organizations in the UAE and wider Middle East. The company supports hospitals seeking experienced clinicians for high-demand specialties including neurology, movement disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation, and multidisciplinary neurosciences care.