Dr Omar Al-Khayatt

Dr Omar Al-Khayatt is a highly accomplished Consultant in Clinical Neurophysiology who provides expert diagnostic services for patients experiencing a wide range of nerve and muscle disorders. In his clinical practice, he specialises in the assessment and interpretation of complex electrophysiological tests to investigate symptoms such as numbness, tingling, weakness, and muscle fatigue. Alongside his clinical commitments, Dr Al-Khayatt is dedicated to medical education, holding a role as a Lecturer at a prominent medical school where he supervises technical staff and contributes to the training of Junior Doctors.

As a Consultant, Dr Al-Khayatt offers a comprehensive diagnostic service that is essential for identifying conditions affecting the peripheral nervous system. His work primarily focuses on performing nerve conduction studies and electromyography to diagnose disorders such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ulnar neuropathy, and nerve root entrapment. He also has extensive expertise in evaluating complex neuromuscular conditions, including myopathies, myasthenia gravis, and motor neurone disease. Understanding that diagnostic neurological tests can sometimes feel unfamiliar or daunting, Dr Al-Khayatt prioritises patient reassurance, taking the time to clearly explain each procedure and how the results will guide future treatment.

Dr Al-Khayatt qualified in medicine from King's College London in 2009, obtaining his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) alongside an intercalated Bachelor of Science (iBSc) and a Master of Science (MSc) with Distinction. He subsequently undertook comprehensive postgraduate training in neurology at several leading teaching hospitals in London, where he also engaged in clinical research. To further refine his expertise, he completed highly specialised training in Clinical Neurophysiology at major paediatric and adult neurological centres in Cambridge and London. He is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP UK) and maintains active engagement with professional bodies in his field.