Biography


DR CURIMBACUS M. AFZAL

MD / NEUROLOGIST

Dr Curimbacus M . Afzal Neurologist has been practicing since 2012 in Mauritius.

Education

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
  • Master degree( MD in Neurology)

Work Experience

  • Rose Belle and Flacq Hospital: Pre-Registration House Officer (2007)
  • Flacq Hospital: Pre-Registration House Officer, Medical Unit (2011-2012)
  • Private Practice [Neurologist] (2012-2013)
  • Medical Health Officer, Flacq Hospital, MOH&QL (2013-2018)

Has been extensively involved in the management of neurological patients especially stroke cases at ward and icu levels. Expert opinions are frequently consulted both by physicians and paediatricians)

  • Private Practice [Neurologist] (2018-Present)

Expert Skills

  • Performs Neurophysiological Examination mainly EMG / NCS/ Evoked Potentials(VEP/BAEP/P300/SSEP) and EEG Testing & Interpretation.
  • Thrombolytic Therapy for Ischemic Stroke(candidate patients)
  • Neuro-rehabilitation and Cognitive Assessment(MMSE& MoCA)
  • Botulinum/Botox injection for Chronic migraine/Cervical dystonia/Facial Spasm

Achievements & Fields of Interest

  • Frequent collaboration with Mauritius Muscular Dystrophy Association and member of technical committee for the setup of Dementia clinic at Candos Hospital
  • Part time lecturing on Neurological topics especially on Neurophysiological studies and Cerebrovascular diseases at the University Of Mauritius, Medical Dept
  • Stroke Management and Post Stroke Rehabilitation Using Electrical Muscular Stimulation Techniques

Affiliations

  • Medical Council of Mauritius Specialist Registration – NEUROLOGIST, Licence No. 03016 (2012 – Present)