Dr. Ahmed Elbassiouny, MD, PhD
Dr. Ahmed Elbassiouny is a Professor of Neurology and Endovascular Neurointervention at Ain Shams University, where he founded the Interventional Neurology Unit at the Cardiovascular Hospital. He currently serves as the Director of the Ain Shams University Stroke Center – Hany Aref Unit.
He is the Chairman of the Scientific Council of Neurology Specialty within the Egyptian Fellowship Program, Assistant Secretary-General of the Egyptian Society of Neurology, Psychiatry, and Neurosurgery, and Consultant Neurologist to the CEO of the General Authority of Health Insurance in Egypt.
Education and Training
Dr. Elbassiouny earned his M.B.B.Ch. and M.Sc. in Neurology with distinction from Ain Shams University, followed by an MD in Neurology (2008). He later trained in cardiology catheterization (2008–2010) and completed a fellowship in Endovascular Neurointervention at Zurich University Hospital (2010–2011).
His academic path advanced from resident and assistant lecturer to lecturer and professor of neurology, with visiting professorships across Egyptian universities and teaching hospitals.
Clinical and Technical Expertise
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
- Cranial dural AVFs
- Tumor embolization
- Spinal vascular malformations
- Carotid stenting
- Intra-arterial fibrinolysis
- Mechanical thrombectomy
He also performs advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures including super-selective Wada testing, inferior petrosal sinus sampling, and embolization of skull base tumors.
Leadership and Hospital Roles
- Founder of the Neurology Department at Nasr City Hospital (Medical Insurance)
- Director of Neurology and Interventional Neurology Services at Wady El Nile and Cairo Specialized Hospitals (Cleopatra Group)
- Consultant to Dar El Fouad, Nile Badawi, and Maadi Military Hospital
Research and Academic Contributions
Trained at leading European centers in Zurich, Bern, and Paris, Dr. Elbassiouny has contributed to numerous international publications and supervised MD theses across nearly all Egyptian universities, reflecting his dedication to academic excellence and mentorship.
Languages
Fluent in Arabic and English, with working knowledge of French.
🏛️ Academic Appointments
Current and past university positions reflecting dedication to academic excellence
🎓 Current Academic Appointments
- • Professor of Neurology & Endovascular Neuro-intervention, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams University
- • Head & Founder of the Interventional Neurology Unit, Ain Shams University Hospitals
- • Visiting Professor at multiple universities:
📘 Past Academic Appointments
- • Lecturer of Neurology (2008–2014), Ain Shams University
- • Assistant Lecturer of Neurology (2004–2008), Ain Shams University
- • Resident in Neurology (2001–2004), Ain Shams Specialized Hospitals
Committed to advancing neurological education and mentorship across Egypt’s leading medical institutions.
