Dr. Saud Alzahrani Consultant Neurosurgery
Years of Experience : 15
Nationality : Saudi Arabic
Languages Known : Arabic, English
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Dr. Saud Alzahrani is a Canadian board-certified Consultant Neurosurgeon at Burjeel Hospital, Abu Dhabi, bringing extensive international training and expertise in advanced neurosurgical care. He graduated with honors from King Saud University in Riyadh and completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Ottawa, Canada. In 2018, he earned his Fellowship Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Saud Alzahrani has further honed his expertise through prestigious fellowships in Peripheral Nerve Surgery at the University of Calgary and Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Surgery at the University of Western Ontario. His clinical practice covers a broad spectrum of neurosurgical procedures, with a focus on minimally invasive spine surgery, complex spine cases, peripheral nerve surgeries, and interventional spine pain management. In addition to his surgical work, Dr. Alzahrani is deeply involved in medical education and research. He has held academic teaching positions at both the University of Calgary and Western University, contributing to the training of future neurosurgeons. His research interests include peripheral nerve regeneration and the development of advanced imaging techniques in neurosurgery.
Research & Publications
- Chu TH, Alzahrani S, McConnachie A, Lasaleta N, Kalifa A, Pathiyil R, Midha R. Perineurial Window is Critical for Experimental Reverse End-to-Side Nerve Transfer. Neurosurgery. 2023 Apr 5. Epub ahead of print. Highlights a critical surgical nuance that enhances nerve regeneration using reverse end-to-side techniques.
- Pathiyil RK, Alzahrani S, Midha R. Reverse End-to-Side Transfer to Ulnar Motor Nerve: Evidence From Preclinical and Clinical Studies. Neurosurgery. 2023 Apr 1;92(4):667-679. A comprehensive review of this innovative nerve transfer method, with translational value from lab to clinic.
- Alzahrani S, Brito da Silva, Chu TH, Tariq Z, Umansky D, Elliot D, Midha R. Successful Retrograde Regeneration Using a Sensory Branch for Motor Nerve Transfer. J Neurosurg. 2022 Jul 29;138(3):858-867. Demonstrates successful use of a sensory nerve as a donor in motor reinnervation, a novel approach.
- Umansky D, Bing C, Chu TH, Alzahrani S, Dunn JF, Pichardo S, Midha R. Utilization of Focused Ultrasound for Opening of the Blood-Nerve Barrier. Phys Med Biol. 2022 Oct 7;67(20). Explores a breakthrough technique in non-invasive neuromodulation and drug delivery.
- Wilson TJ, Hamrick F, Alzahrani S, et al. Effect of Intraoperative Neuromonitoring During Resection of Benign Nerve Sheath Tumors. J Neurosurg. 2021 Feb 12:1-10. Multi-institutional study validating the role of neuromonitoring in reducing complications during nerve tumor surgery.
Expertise
- Brain Tumors
- Cranial and Spine Trauma
- Minimally Invasive (MIS) Spine Surgery
- Complex Spine Surgery
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Pain Management
Membership
- Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
- CPSO, The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario 4 Saud Alzahrani 2025
- The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (2018-2019)
- Postgrad Trainee Physician Extender
- Registration number: 029285
- OMA, Ontario Medical Association o CNSF – Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation
- AANS – American Association of Neurological Surgeons o CNS – Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Blogs
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