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)