Parkinson's Disease Specialist

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Parkinson's Disease Specialist

This is a page to raise awareness on Parkinson's disease.

Dr. Mittal is an internationally recognized American board-certified neurologist specializing in movement disorders with a fellowship from the best institutes globally at Mayo Clinic.

13/02/2026

Thanks to my wonderful team neurological institute for the birthday celebrations !

26/12/2025

Tremor is NOT always the first sign of Parkinson’s.
And waiting for it can cost you years.

Parkinson’s disease often whispers before it shouts.
Loss of smell.
Constipation.
Acting out dreams.
Subtle stiffness.
One arm not swinging while walking.
Fatigue that makes no sense.

Many people are told,
“You don’t have tremor, so it can’t be Parkinson’s.”

That’s simply wrong.
Early Parkinson’s doesn’t read textbooks.
And tremor may come late — or never.
Why does early detection matter?
Because earlier diagnosis means: • Better symptom control
• Smarter medication choices
• Planning ahead
• Slowing disability
• Preserving quality of life

Parkinson’s is not just a movement problem.
And tremor is only one piece of the puzzle.
If this video changes how one person seeks help earlier, it’s worth it.
👉 Share this with someone who needs to hear it
👉 Save it for later
👉 Follow for clear, honest Parkinson’s education

12/12/2025

Proud to share our work on Ramadan & Parkinson’s disease

For Muslim patients living with Parkinson’s disease worldwide, Ramadan fasting can be a major challenge, particularly with medication timing and symptom control.

We authored this patient-centric, evidence-based guidance through the Emirates Neurology Society to support patients, families, and clinicians in making safe, informed decisions during Ramadan—respecting both health and faith.

A small step toward more inclusive, culturally sensitive Parkinson’s care.

https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/neurology/articles/10.3389/fneur.2025.1720571/full

10/12/2025

Can food change the way Parkinson’s behaves?
More than we once believed.

We’re learning that the gut and the brain talk to each other constantly. When the gut is sluggish or inflamed, Parkinson’s symptoms often worsen. When the gut is healthy, patients feel clearer, steadier, and more in control.

In the clinic, I see this every week.

A few simple principles make a real difference:

• A Mediterranean-style diet supports a healthier gut environment and steadier energy.
• Probiotics can help ease constipation and improve overall gut balance.
• Good gut health improves medication absorption — especially levodopa.
• Daily habits matter more than supplements. What you eat, how much water you drink, how regular your meals are — it all shapes how your brain functions.

Parkinson’s isn’t only about the brain. It’s a whole-body condition, and diet is one of the few tools fully in your hands.

If this helps even one person feel better tomorrow, it’s worth sharing.

Watch the video and pass it along — someone in your circle may need this today.

29/11/2025

World Movement Disorders Days is today on 29th November. I would like emphasize the importance of exercise for people with Movement disorders especially Parkinsons disease! "What Moves Me" is the smile on patients face! 😃

15/11/2025

Honoured to represent the Middle East at the MDS-AOS Meeting in Hangzhou, China. A well-run and inspiring conference led by Prof Wei Luo at the Second Affiliated Hospital.
Great catching up with colleagues Kailash Bhatia, Amit Batla, Elie Matar, and Taku Hatuno from the MDS-AOS Executive Committee.

I spoke on Treatment Approaches for Dystonia and Tremor — always a pleasure to share ideas, learn from peers, and strengthen regional collaborations.

Grateful for the exchange, the hospitality, and the momentum this meeting creates for our field.

02/11/2025

A rewarding weekend at the 12th International Neuroscience Updates Congress, 7th International Headache Symposium, and 6th International Eating Disorder Conference in Dubai 🇦🇪

🧠 Spoke on Dietary Management of Parkinson’s Disease — highlighting the role of the Mediterranean, Prudent, PRO-21, and Ketogenic diets in gut health, longevity, and lifestyle, moving toward holistic and personalized medicine in Parkinson’s care.

⚡ Also shared insights on Psychogenic Movement Disorders — where neurology, psychology, and rehabilitation come together to improve recovery and quality of life.

Grateful for the opportunity to connect with colleagues across neurology, nutrition, and rehab, all striving for better patient outcomes.

19/10/2025

🧠 Abu Dhabi Brain Conference 2025
Honored to serve as Speaker, Moderator, and Scientific Committee Member at this year’s meeting.

It was a privilege to host and share the stage with our special invited international faculty — Prof. Shilpa Chitnis and Dr. Duarte Machado from the USA — for insightful discussions on advanced therapies and emerging medications for Parkinson’s disease.

The exchange of ideas and clinical experience continues to drive innovation and better outcomes for patients worldwide.

05/10/2025

🧠 Happy to share some exciting news!
Our team at Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has published the first study from the Middle East on a condition called Hemifacial Spasm — a problem that causes one side of the face to twitch or spasm.
📊 We studied 174 patients over 10 years to understand how this condition affects people and how well treatments work.
💉 Botulinum toxin (Botox) helped 9 out of 10 patients feel better.
🧩 Surgery (Microvascular decompression) gave long-lasting relief to almost all who needed it.
This research helps doctors in our region treat facial spasms better and give patients more hope and comfort.

20/07/2025

🌍 Day 2 is LIVE – MDS-AOS Global Course
Join leading experts today for Day 2 of the MDS-AOS Online Course: Updates in Movement Disorders – From Regional Challenges to Global Standards 🎓

🕔 Starts at 5:00 PM Dubai | 6:30 PM India
📍 Didn’t register in time? You can still attend!
🔗 Join via Zoom:
👉 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84625526711?pwd=Tpmpn598L9QtCoKCyzHM9p4hlonkRw.1
🔑 Passcode: MDSAOS

🔬 Today’s Highlights:
• 🌱 Gut-Brain Connection & Microbiome in Movement Disorders
• 🧠 Huntington’s Disease – New Treatment Pathways
• 🖐️ Untangling Essential vs Dystonic Tremor
• 🔭 What’s on the Horizon for Essential Tremor
• 🧬 Latest in Parkinson’s disease:
— Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
— Stem Cell Therapies
— New Biological Classification Systems
• 🧩 Autoimmune Movement Disorders
• 💪 Neurorehabilitation – Redefining Recovery

👨‍⚕️ Featuring international faculty, including:
🔹 Dr. Benjamin Walter & Dr. Hubert Fernandez – Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA
🔹 World-renowned experts from Korea, Malaysia, Japan, Iran, India, UAE & Qatar

🎤 Live Q&A with faculty + final remarks from Course Directors
Dr. Mehri Salari (Iran) & Dr. Shivam Om Mittal ( , UAE)

📢 Let’s unite across borders to shape the future of movement disorders care.

08/07/2025

🎉 A Milestone Moment!

Humbled and proud to share that I’ve been elected as a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (FAAN) – one of the highest honors in the field of neurology 🧠

This recognition reflects a journey of dedication to advancing care for Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders — and it’s just the beginning.

Deep gratitude to my mentors, colleagues, patients, and the for this honor.

Let’s keep pushing the boundaries of neurological care, research, and compassion.

📍 | 🌍 Global Neurology

02/04/2025

It was a privilege to address the bright and enthusiastic final-year medical students of .
Honored to be felicitated by Chancellor Shri Dattaji Meghe Sir, along with the Dean and esteemed dignitaries of the university.
I hope my words inspired the students to pursue excellence, remain compassionate, and dedicate their careers to serving the community as skilled and empathetic doctors.

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Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, Zayed The First St, Jazeerat Al MaryahSowwah Square
Abu Dhabi
112412

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