Dr Khalif Abdifatah
Doctor Overview
- Highly trained Brain and Spine Surgeon.
- Treats carpal tunnel syndrome, brain and spine injuries, seizures, and stroke.
- One of only two neurovascular neurosurgeons in Kenya.
Services Offered
Medical Certification Number
A8761Languages Spoken
About Dr Khalif Abdifatah
Dr Khalif Abdifatah is a highly trained Neurovascular Neurosurgeon based in Nairobi with expertise in managing and treating neurological conditions such as hydrocephalus, peripheral nerve disease, stroke, brain and spine tumours, and migraines.
His clinic is situated at Park Medical Centre, Parklands, and he is an expert in the use of surgical methods to treat issues with the blood vessels of the brain, spine, and spinal cord.
He has received international training from Russia and is versed in preventing, managing, and treating disorders of the brain, spine, and nerves.
He previously worked at Agha Khan University Hospital, Nairobi, in the neurosurgery department, and provided emergency neurosurgical services in the critical care unit.
Education & Career
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery Saratov State Medical University, Russia.
- Neurosurgery Fellowship College of Surgeons of East, Central and Southern Africa (COSECSA) Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
The cost of the consultation is KES 4,000
The doctor accepts cash payments.
There are no advance payments required to book an appointment. All payments are to be done at the doctor’s office.
The consultation takes 30 minutes.
Select a service and your preferred date and time. Click on the "Book an Appointment” button on the page. Confirm your details. Payment is to be made at the doctor’s office. You will be notified through SMS/WhatsApp and email to remind you about your appointment on the chosen date and time.
Yes, you can. You’ll be required to login into your account and click on the reschedule button.
Procedures & Conditions
Conditions
- Backaches
- Brain Tumours
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Complex regional pain syndromes
- Headaches
- Hydrocephalus
- Peripheral nerve diseases
- Pituitary diseases
- Seizures/Epilepsy
- Spina bifida
- Spine injuries
- Stroke
Treatment & procedures
- Brain tumor evaluation
- Cranial bypass
- Cranial surgery
- Deep brain stimulation
- Nerve biopsy
- Neuro-oncology consultation
- Neurology consultation
- spinal cord minimally invasive surgery
- Spinal cord surgery consultation
- Stroke treatment
Office Location
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