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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
01.2024 - 09.2025
  • 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
01.2023 - 09.2025
  • 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
01.2019 - 09.2025
  • Teach, supervise residents, co-advise research, deliver guest lectures
  • Represent McMaster in outreach and expert directories

Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)

McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
01.2019 - 09.2025
  • 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
01.2019 - 12.2023
  • 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
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • 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
01.2016 - 12.2017
  • Clinical duties in neurosurgery, academic responsibilities, teaching, research

Senior Consultant Neurosurgery & Associate Program Director

Hamad Medical Center
Doha
01.2013 - 12.2016
  • 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
01.2023 - 01.2025

Clinical Research Fellowship - Complex Spine Surgery

University of Alberta
01.2011 - 01.2013

Fellowship - MIS & Spinal Deformity / Complex Spine

University of Alberta
01.2010 - 01.2011

Neurosurgery Residency - undefined

University of Alberta
01.2004 - 01.2010

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

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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
01.2024 - 09.2025

Founder & Chief Medical Officer

NucleusDigitalis.com
01.2023 - 09.2025

MPH -

University of Newcastle
01.2023 - 01.2025

Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)

McMaster University
01.2019 - 09.2025

Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct)

McMaster University
01.2019 - 09.2025

Neurosurgeon & Complex Spine Surgeon

Grand River Hospital & St. Mary’s General Hospital
01.2019 - 12.2023

Neurosurgeon / Lead, Spine Referral Intake Clinic

Alberta Health Services
01.2017 - 12.2019

Neurosurgeon & Assistant Professor

Saint John Regional Hospital / Dalhousie University
01.2016 - 12.2017

Senior Consultant Neurosurgery & Associate Program Director

Hamad Medical Center
01.2013 - 12.2016

Clinical Research Fellowship - Complex Spine Surgery

University of Alberta
01.2011 - 01.2013

Fellowship - MIS & Spinal Deformity / Complex Spine

University of Alberta
01.2010 - 01.2011

Neurosurgery Residency - undefined

University of Alberta
01.2004 - 01.2010

MBBCh - MD equivalent

University of Tripoli

Fellow - Neurosurgery

Royal College of Physicians & Surgeons of Canada

Licentiate - undefined

Medical Council of Canada
Ahmed S Quateen