Dr. Masuood brings over two decades of experience in advanced neurosurgical care, with a strong focus on minimally invasive spine surgery, cranial procedures, and complex spinal pathologies.
Dr. Masuood completed his Arab Board Neurosurgical Residency, a six-year structured training program at Hamad Medical General Hospital, Doha, Qatar—one of the most prestigious teaching institutions in the Middle East, known for its state-of-the-art facilities and advanced technologies.
He earned his MBBS from Al Ameen Medical College, Karnataka University, Dharwad, India, in 1995. He also holds MRCS (Ireland), the Arab Board in Neurosurgery, and the Jordanian Board in Neurosurgery.
Dr. Masuood has further specialized through the Arab Spine Diploma (Dubai, UAE) and the Lateral Skull Base Diploma Fellowship Program at M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, India.
He served as Senior Specialist Neurosurgeon at King Fahad Hospital, Madina Al Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia, a teaching hospital affiliated with Taiba University and the Saudi Board Neurosurgery Residency Program. He was actively involved in teaching MBBS students and neurosurgery residents and also served as an examiner for final-year medical students. During his tenure, he managed patients from across the Madina Province, including Hajj pilgrims.
His clinical interests include:
- Skull base surgeries
- Brain tumors
- Craniosynostosis
- Hydrocephalus
- Spinal tumors
- Degenerative spine diseases
- Spine trauma
Dr. Masuood is an expert in minimally invasive spine surgeries, including:
- Microscopic cervical discectomy
- Microscopic and endoscopic lumbar discectomy
- Cervical fixation
- Lumbar fusion procedures
- Image-guided radiofrequency and steroid injections for facet joint pain
He is especially known for using minimally invasive techniques that aim to reduce pain, shorten recovery times, and help patients return to their normal lives as quickly as possible. He is well-versed in both operative and non-operative management of spinal conditions and offers patient-centric, evidence-based care.
Patients and colleagues alike describe Dr. Masuood as approachable, thorough, and deeply committed to patient care. He believes in listening carefully, explaining clearly, and involving patients and families in every step of the journey
Dr. Masuood is a member of several esteemed professional organizations, including:
- European Association of Neurological Surgeons (EANS)
- World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
- North American Spine Society (NASS)
- Congress of Neurological Sciences, USA
Prior to joining NMC, Dr. Masuood served as Head of the Neurosurgery Department at Ahalia Hospital, Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, and then moved to Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.
He is fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, and Kannada, enabling him to communicate effectively with a diverse patient population.
