Biography:
Dr. Nabil Al Macki is a Senior Consultant Pediatric Neurologist in Muscat, Oman, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders in infants, children, and adolescents.
He earned his medical degree from Sultan Qaboos University and completed his Pediatric Neurology Residency at McGill University, Canada (2004–2009), followed by a fellowship in Pediatric Neurophysiology.
Dr. Nabil has special expertise in epilepsy, seizure disorders, neurogenetic conditions, neurometabolic diseases, and developmental neurological disorders. He currently serves as the Head of the Ketogenic Diet Program at Royal Hospital, Oman, and has contributed internationally as a member of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Task Force for Dietary Therapy.
With numerous publications in international journals and presentations at global conferences, Dr. Nabil is recognized as one of the leading pediatric neurology specialists in Oman, providing comprehensive, evidence-based care for children with complex neurological conditions.
Qualification:
- MD (Medical Degree, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat)
- MRCPCH-UK (Membership of Royal College of Paediatric and Child Health, UK)
- FRCPC (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Pediatric Neurology, McGill University, Canada)
- Fellowship in Neuro-Electrophysiology (Montreal Children’s Hospital, Canada)
- Ketogenic Diet Training Course at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
- Invasive EEG Monitoring Training Course at Great Ormond Street Hospital, London, UK
Achievement & Awards:
- Member – Commission on Medical Therapy, International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) Task Force for Dietary Therapy (2013-2017)
- Head of Pediatric Neurology, Royal Hospital (2010 – Present)
- Head of Ketogenic Diet Program, Royal Hospital
- Board Member, Oman Epilepsy Society (2018-2020)
Areas Of Expertise:
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Pediatric Neurology Services
- General Pediatric Neurology (0-18 Years)
- Pediatric Epilepsy Management
- Intractable and Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
- Seizure Disorders in Children
- Febrile Seizures
- Pediatric EEG Evaluation
- Neurophysiology Testing
- Developmental Delay Assessment
- Global Developmental Delay
- Autism-Related Neurological Assessment
- Cerebral Palsy Management
- Pediatric Headache and Migraine Disorders
- Neurogenetic Disorders
- Neurometabolic Disorders
- Pediatric Movement Disorders
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Muscle Disorders in Children
- Nerve Disorders in Children
- Pediatric Neurological Rehabilitation Support
- Ketogenic Diet Therapy for Epilepsy
- Complex Neurological Disorders in Children
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Nabil Al Macki is a senior consultant pediatric neurologist in Muscat, Oman, with international training from McGill University, Canada. He specializes in epilepsy, developmental disorders, neurogenetic diseases, and pediatric neurological conditions.
Dr. Nabil Al Macki treats:• Epilepsy and seizures• Drug-resistant epilepsy• Developmental delay• Cerebral palsy• Neurogenetic disorders• Neurometabolic disorders• Pediatric headaches and migraines• Movement disorders• Neuromuscular disorders• Pediatric neurological conditions
Yes. Dr. Nabil Al Macki specializes in pediatric epilepsy, including complex and drug-resistant epilepsy, seizure diagnosis, EEG interpretation, and ketogenic diet therapy.
Ketogenic diet therapy is a medically supervised high-fat, low-carbohydrate dietary treatment used to reduce seizures in children with difficult-to-control epilepsy. Dr. Nabil Al Macki heads the ketogenic diet program at Royal Hospital.
You should consult a pediatric neurologist if your child experiences:• Seizures• Developmental delays• Frequent headaches• Movement disorders• Muscle weakness• Cerebral palsy symptoms• Neurological developmental concerns• Genetic neurological disorders
Yes. Dr. Nabil Al Macki evaluates and manages developmental delays, neurodevelopmental disorders, and neurological conditions affecting child development.
Dr. Nabil Al Macki provides pediatric neurology care for infants, children, and adolescents from birth up to 18 years of age.
Yes. Dr. Nabil Al Macki is recognized as a leading pediatric epilepsy specialist in Oman with advanced international training and extensive experience in epilepsy diagnosis and management.
