Ahmed S Quateen
Al Ain,UAE
Summary
- Experienced Neurosurgeon with talent for complex surgical procedures and patient care. Skilled in leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve optimal outcomes, enhancing recovery times, and minimising complications. Committed to advancing medical techniques through innovative research and continuous education.
- Specialises in neurocritical care, minimally invasive surgery techniques, spinal cord procedures, and spinal surgery procedures. Committed to advancing healthcare technology through innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes.
- A highly skilled professional with expertise in AI and machine learning, medical imaging, and radiology software. Demonstrates proficiency in web and app development, APIs, and data analysis, with a strong focus on data visualisation and clinical decision support systems. Adept at using presentation tools and automation to enhance healthcare informatics.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon & Complex Spine Surgeon
Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City (STMC) & Tawam Hospitals
Al Ain, UAE
2024.01 - 2025.09
- Lead neurosurgical and spine services, especially complex deformity, revision surgery, spinal tumors, minimally invasive techniques
- Mentor for junior faculty and trainees, and coordinate with allied specialties (neuro-oncology, rehabilitation, radiology)
- Spearhead adoption of digital health tools, clinical AI assistance, and institutional innovation
Founder & Chief Medical Officer
NucleusDigitalis.com
2023.01 - 2025.09
- Company Overview: Medical AI Innovation Platform
- Architect and leader of AI-based applications for clinician education, decision support, research tools, and presentation automation
- Oversee development roadmaps, user engagement, partnerships, and strategic growth
- Medical AI Innovation Platform
Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
2019.01 - 2025.09
- Teach, supervise residents, co-advise research, deliver guest lectures
- Represent McMaster in outreach and expert directories
Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
2019.01 - 2025.09
- Teach, supervise residents, co-advise research, deliver guest lectures
- Represent McMaster in outreach and expert directories
Neurosurgeon & Complex Spine Surgeon
Grand River Hospital & St. Mary’s General Hospital
Kitchener, Canada
2019.01 - 2023.12
- Instrumental in establishing a Level 2 Neurosciences Center
- Care for neurotrauma, spine, tumor, and revision cases
- Cross-privileges at Hamilton General and Cambridge Memorial
Neurosurgeon / Lead, Spine Referral Intake Clinic
Alberta Health Services
Edmonton
2017.01 - 2019.12
- Designed and launched intake system and triage protocols for spine referrals
- Created training modules for nurse practitioners, coordinated multidisciplinary workflows
Neurosurgeon & Assistant Professor
Saint John Regional Hospital / Dalhousie University
2016.01 - 2017.12
- Clinical duties in neurosurgery, academic responsibilities, teaching, research
Senior Consultant Neurosurgery & Associate Program Director
Hamad Medical Center
Doha
2013.01 - 2016.12
- Led the development of a Spine Center of Excellence
- Oversaw neurocritical care, accreditation (ACGME-I), clinical guideline development, faculty mentorship
Education
MPH -
University of Newcastle
2023.01 - 2025.01
Clinical Research Fellowship - Complex Spine Surgery
University of Alberta
2011.01 - 2013.01
Fellowship - MIS & Spinal Deformity / Complex Spine
University of Alberta
2010.01 - 2011.01
Neurosurgery Residency - undefined
University of Alberta
2004.01 - 2010.01
MBBCh - MD equivalent
University of Tripoli
Fellow - Neurosurgery
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Licentiate - undefined
Medical Council of Canada
Skills
- AI / Machine Learning
- Medical Imaging
- Radiology software
- Web development
- App development
- APIs
- Data analysis
- Data visualization
- Clinical decision support systems
- Presentation tools
- Automation
- Slide scripting
- Neurocritical care
- Minimally invasive surgery techniques
- Spinal cord procedures
- Spinal surgery procedures
- Healthcare informatics
Affiliations
- Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
- Member, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO #120250)
- Member, North American Spine Society (NASS)
- Member, Canadian Spine Society
- Founding Member & Educational Officer, Qatar Neurosurgery & Spine Society
- Academic affiliations: McMaster University, collaborating institutions
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Arabic
Native
Professional Statement
I am passionate about shaping the future of neurosurgery, blending surgical excellence with digital innovation. My goal is to scale AI-enabled tools internationally, mentor the next generation of physician-technologists, and lead institutional strategies that improve patient care through technology-enhanced workflows.
Research
Landet: efficient physics-informed deep learning for anatomical landmark detection & spinopelvic alignment (co-author), Pedicle Screw Fixation of Thoraco-Lumbar Fractures: Qatar experience, Spinal Intradural Aneurysmal Bone Cyst, Diploic Venous Anatomy by In Vivo MRI, Hemicraniectomy for Massive MCA Infarction: A Review, Extension of landmark detection models (e.g. Landet), Clinical trials integrating AI decision support in spine care, Impact studies on adoption and outcomes from NucleusDigitalis tools, Mentoring trainees in AI-enabled projects
Custom Section
Cervical Spine Symposium, Toronto, K2M MIS Cadaver Workshops, Madrid, enSpire SpineView Workshop, Düsseldorf, W. Lougheed Microsurgical Course, Toronto, Faculty Development — Assessment Modules, Surgical Leadership Workshops (e.g. “Power of Leading”), Champions’ Training for Medical Revalidation
Personal Information
Title: Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) Neurosurgery
Awards
- Certificates of Appreciation & Performance Awards (SEHA / Dubai Spine / Abu Dhabi Congress)
- Medical Quality Excellence awards, UAE health systems
- Terry Myles Award, Alberta Neurosurgical Meeting – Best Clinical Research (2007)
- Traveling Scholarship, Libya Ministry of Higher Education (2002)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon & Complex Spine Surgeon
Sheikh Tahnoon Medical City (STMC) & Tawam Hospitals
2024.01 - 2025.09
Founder & Chief Medical Officer
NucleusDigitalis.com
2023.01 - 2025.09
MPH -
University of Newcastle
2023.01 - 2025.01
Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)
McMaster University
2019.01 - 2025.09
Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)
McMaster University
2019.01 - 2025.09
Neurosurgeon & Complex Spine Surgeon
Grand River Hospital & St. Mary’s General Hospital
2019.01 - 2023.12
Neurosurgeon / Lead, Spine Referral Intake Clinic
Alberta Health Services
2017.01 - 2019.12
Neurosurgeon & Assistant Professor
Saint John Regional Hospital / Dalhousie University
2016.01 - 2017.12
Senior Consultant Neurosurgery & Associate Program Director
Hamad Medical Center
2013.01 - 2016.12
Clinical Research Fellowship - Complex Spine Surgery
University of Alberta
2011.01 - 2013.01
Fellowship - MIS & Spinal Deformity / Complex Spine
University of Alberta
2010.01 - 2011.01
Neurosurgery Residency - undefined
University of Alberta
2004.01 - 2010.01
MBBCh - MD equivalent
University of Tripoli
Fellow - Neurosurgery
Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada
Licentiate - undefined
Medical Council of Canada