Pain management without surgery
Guided injections and radiofrequency for back, neck and joint pain.
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Professor of Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
Neurosurgeon & Spine Surgeon in Dokki, Cairo Prof. Mohamed El‑Gaidi
Diagnosis and treatment of back and neck pain, herniated discs, sciatica, and brain and nerve conditions by a professor of neurosurgery. Treatment starts without surgery whenever that suits your case, with endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery when it is needed.
- Kasr Al Ainy graduate with distinction and honors, doctorate in neurosurgery from Cairo University
- Guided injections and radiofrequency for pain, endoscopic disc surgery
- Clinic at 114 El-Tahrir St., next to Dokki Metro, open daily
Doctorate in NeurosurgeryCairo University · 2009
Dokki clinicNext to the metro station
26+ yearsin medicine since graduating from Kasr Al Ainy
Full professorProfessorship in neurosurgery, 2023
8 specialtiesacross brain, nerve and spine surgery
7 daysdaily clinic hours in Dokki
Neurosurgeon in Dokki
When should you see a neurosurgeon and spine specialist?
Most patients start looking for a brain and spine doctor when back pain begins to travel down the leg, the hand goes numb, or an MRI shows a disc problem or a mass in the brain. At that point you need a doctor who links your symptoms to a neurological examination and to the images, then chooses the right treatment for you among medication, guided injections and surgery.
Prof. Mohamed El-Gaidi is a Professor of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery. His clinic in Dokki sees patients with:
- Low back or neck pain spreading to the leg or arm (sciatica, cervical disc).
- Numbness or weakness in the hands or feet, or difficulty walking longer distances.
- A herniated disc, spinal stenosis or spondylolisthesis seen on MRI.
- Brain and spinal cord tumors, and hydrocephalus in adults and children.
- Peripheral nerve compression such as carpal tunnel syndrome, and chronic joint pain.
Emergencies can't wait for an appointment: sudden weakness on one side, trouble speaking or reduced consciousness, a sudden severe headache, or loss of bladder or bowel control. Go to the nearest emergency department right away.
Specialties
Brain, nerve and spine surgery specialties
Each specialty has its own page explaining the conditions treated and the diagnostic and treatment options available at the clinic.
Hydrocephalus & neuroendoscopy
Shunts and endoscopic third ventriculostomy for adults and children.
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Non-surgical treatment
Treating disc pain and sciatica without surgery, when your case allows
Most people with back and neck pain do not need an operation. The first step is finding the source of pain: a compressed nerve root, the facet joints, the sacroiliac joint or a peripheral nerve. The treatment is then matched to that source.
Epidural injections
To calm nerve root inflammation in disc herniation and sciatica.
Radiofrequency
For chronic facet joint and knee pain, after a diagnostic block.
If muscle weakness appears or severe pain continues despite treatment, the doctor will explain endoscopic or microscopic surgery and when it makes sense.
Why Prof. El-Gaidi?
What you can expect at the Dokki clinic
One doctor follows your case from diagnosis to follow-up, with experience in both surgical and non-surgical options.
University professor of neurosurgery
Trained at Kasr Al Ainy and progressed academically to full professor in 2023, with ongoing teaching and research.
Focused spine expertise
His doctoral thesis covered three-dimensional correction of adolescent scoliosis.
He reads the images himself
MRI and CT images are reviewed directly, not just the written report, and matched to your examination.
Non-surgical options first
Guided injections and radiofrequency are available for suitable cases before surgery is considered.
Endoscopic and minimally invasive surgery
Endoscopic discectomy, decompression and percutaneous fixation for cases that need surgery.
Clear explanations
You learn the diagnosis, alternatives, risks and recovery time in plain language and take part in the decision.
How it works
From booking to follow-up in 4 steps
Book
Call or WhatsApp +20 102 618 6600 and describe your main complaint.
Consultation & exam
Strength, sensation, reflexes and gait are checked, and your scans reviewed.
Treatment plan
Medication and physiotherapy, guided injections, or surgery, with the reasons explained.
Follow-up
Progress is assessed and the plan adjusted until you are back to your activities.
About the doctor
Prof. Mohamed El-Gaidi: from Kasr Al Ainy to full professor
Prof. El-Gaidi began his career at Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, specialized in neurosurgery, and focused his doctoral research on spinal deformity. Today he combines academic work with patient care at his clinic in Dokki.
- 2000
Medical degree
Kasr Al Ainy Faculty of Medicine, with distinction and honors.
- 2009
Doctorate in neurosurgery
Cairo University, on 3D correction of adolescent scoliosis.
- 2016
Assistant professor
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery since December 2016.
- 2023
Full professor
Professor of Neurosurgery since March 2023.
Dokki clinic
A neurosurgery clinic next to Dokki Metro
The clinic sees patients from Dokki, Mohandessin, Agouza, Giza and central Cairo at the Spine Health & Neurosurgery Center. It is easy to reach by metro or by car.
- Address114 El-Tahrir St., Dokki, GizaNext to Dokki Metro station · 4th floor, right
- HoursSaturday–Thursday 11 am – 11 pmFriday 1 pm – 5 pm
- Booking & enquiries+20 102 618 6600 · +20 2 3335 1513Call or WhatsApp
FAQ
Questions patients ask before seeing a neurosurgeon
Short answers to what patients ask most when booking. The final diagnosis comes after the examination and a review of your scans.
What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?
A neurologist treats conditions such as epilepsy, migraine and stroke mainly with medication. A neurosurgeon diagnoses and treats conditions that may need an intervention, such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, brain tumors and hydrocephalus, and that includes non-surgical treatment when it suits the case. Prof. Mohamed El-Gaidi is a Professor of Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery; if your case needs follow-up with another specialty, you will know at the first visit.
How do I choose a good neurosurgeon in Cairo?
Look for a surgeon who is actually specialized in brain and spine surgery, has a clear academic record, reviews the scan images personally and explains the alternatives before any decision. Check that the clinic is easy to reach and has regular hours. Prof. El-Gaidi's clinic is at 114 El-Tahrir Street, next to Dokki Metro station, and is open daily.
Does every herniated disc need surgery?
No. Most herniated discs improve with medication, physiotherapy or guided injections. Surgery is considered when there is leg or foot weakness, severe pain that does not respond to treatment over several weeks, or loss of bladder or bowel control.
Can sciatica and disc pain be treated without surgery?
In many cases, yes. Treatment starts by pinpointing the source of pain, then may include medication, physiotherapy, epidural or nerve root injections and radiofrequency. The consultation tells you whether your case is suitable for these options.
How much does a consultation cost?
The consultation and follow-up fees are confirmed when you book by phone or WhatsApp on +20 102 618 6600. The same number can tell you about same-day availability.
What should I bring to my first visit?
Bring the scan images themselves (CD or online link), not just the written report, plus older scans for comparison, a list of your medications and doses, reports of previous surgeries or treatments, and any nerve conduction study.
Where is the clinic?
At the Spine Health & Neurosurgery Center, 114 El-Tahrir Street, Dokki, Giza, next to Dokki Metro station, 4th floor on the right. It is close to Mohandessin, Agouza and Downtown Cairo.
Need a neurosurgeon’s opinion on your case?
Book a consultation with Prof. Mohamed El-Gaidi in Dokki, Cairo. Bring your scans and reports so the diagnosis is accurate from the first visit.