Heeba Al Kalaf
Al Ahssa,Eastern Province
Summary
Highly specialized Neurologist with notable experience in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system. Demonstrated skills in neuroimaging interpretation, electrophysiological testing, and conducting clinical research trials. Brings strong commitment to patient-centered care, having made significant impacts in previous roles through enhanced treatment protocols and improved patient outcomes. Known for exceptional communication skills, team collaboration, and keeping abreast of latest advancements in field.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paediatric Neurologist
MOH
Al Ahssa, Eastern Province
03.2021 - Current
- Diagnosed neurological disorders using comprehensive patient evaluations.
- Developed treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for holistic patient care approaches.
- Conducted clinical research to advance understanding of neurological diseases.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments, and lifestyle modifications.
- Participated in training programs for medical students and residents in neurology.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Attended professional conferences in order to stay up-to-date on advances in neurology.
- Provided general neurology consultations for inpatients and outpatients.
- Initiated referrals when necessary in order to ensure that all aspects of a patient's health are being managed properly.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans for patients.
- Analyzed test results from electroencephalograms, nerve conduction studies and electromyograms.
Education
Clinical Fellowship in Neonatal Neurology - Neonatal Neurology
The Hospital For Sick Children
Toronto, ON06-2026
Saudi Board in Paediatric Neurology - Paediatric Neurology
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
Riyadh11-2020
M.D. - Medicine And Surgery
King Faisal University
Al Ahssa06-2014
Skills
- Patient evaluation
- Treatment planning
- Team collaboration
- Clinical research
- Educational outreach
- Record management
- Epilepsy management
- Electroencephalography analysis
- Neurological disorders management
- Migraine and headache management
- Neurocritical care
- Movement disorders
- Neuroimmunology
- Neuromuscular diseases expertise
- Neurological Prognosis
- Neurological rehabilitation
- General neurology
- Neurological Emergencies Response
- Stroke treatment proficiency
Accomplishments
Graduated on the Second Dean’s List in Medicine and Surgery.
Published a clinical research article in Neuroscience Journal (2020) describing the epilepsy, neuropsychiatric phenotype, neuroimaging findings, and genotype–neurophenotype correlations in individuals with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.
Published a clinical research article in the Journal of Pediatrics (2025) evaluating the prognostic weight of clinical, biochemical, electrographic, and neuroimaging biomarkers in the perinatal hypoxic–ischemic encephalopathy spectrum.
Languages
Arabic
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Affiliations
- Teaching of Residents, and Medical Students
- Formal Teaching Sessions / Lectures
- Family-Centered Counseling in Neuroprognostication
- Advocacy for Neurodevelopmental Follow-Up and Early Intervention
- Contribution to Clinical Guidelines or Consensus Statements
Certification
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS)
- Saudi Board Certificate in Pediatric Neurology
- Neonatal Neurology Fellowship (in training; expected completion June 2026)
Timeline
Paediatric Neurologist
MOH
03.2021 - Current
Clinical Fellowship in Neonatal Neurology - Neonatal Neurology
The Hospital For Sick Children
Saudi Board in Paediatric Neurology - Paediatric Neurology
Prince Sultan Military Medical City
M.D. - Medicine And Surgery
King Faisal University