Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hayam Abdel-Tawab | Al-Azhar University | Egypt
Dr. Hayam Abdel-Tawab Mawad Abdel-Tawab is a Consultant and Associate Professor of Neurology at Alzahraa University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Al-Azhar University in Cairo, where she has built a strong clinical and academic career in neurological sciences. She has gained extensive experience across major healthcare institutions, starting as a resident in neurology and advancing through positions as a specialist, assistant lecturer, and later a lecturer and consultant neurologist at both Al-Fayoum General Hospital and Al-Azhar University Hospital. In addition to her clinical roles, she serves as a trainer in the Egyptian Fellowship Program, contributing significantly to the education and mentoring of upcoming neurologists. Dr. Hayam holds an M.B.B.Ch, a master’s degree in neuropsychiatry, and an MD in neurology from Al-Azhar University. Her academic contributions include 10 published documents, with 42 citations from 39 referencing documents, and she maintains an h-index of 4, reflecting the influence of her research work. She is an active member of several leading scientific organizations, including the American Academy of Neurology, the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, and the Egyptian Society of Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurosurgery, underscoring her engagement in both national and international neurological communities.
Featured Publications
Hamdy, R. M., Abdel-Tawab, H., Abd Elaziz, O. H., Sobhy El Attar, R., & Kotb, F. M. (2022). Evaluation of heart rate variability parameters during awake and sleep in refractory and controlled epileptic patients. International Journal of General Medicine, 3865–3877.
Hammad, A. B., Elhamrawy, E. A., Abdel-Tawab, H., Shafik, M. A., Sallam, Y., … (2022). Transcranial magnetic stimulation versus transcutaneous neuromuscular electrical stimulation in post stroke dysphagia: A clinical randomized controlled trial. Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases, 31(8), 106554.
Hamdy, R. M., Abd Elaziz, O. H., Abdel-Tawab, H., & Kotb, F. M. (2022). Evaluation of QT dispersion in epileptic patients and its association with SUDEP risk. Epilepsy Research, 180, 106860.
Elsharkawy, S. A., Elhamrawy, E. A., Mawad, H. A., AbdelHamid, Y. Q., & Alrafee, S. A. (2023). Prevalence of carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms and its determinants among the dental staff of Al-Azhar University in Cairo, Egypt. Journal of Recent Advances in Medicine, 4(2), 135–143.
Shalash, A., Mohamed, S. R., Badr, M. Y., Elgamal, S., Elaidy, S. A., Elhamrawy, E. A., … (2024). Pain characteristics of Parkinson’s disease using validated Arabic versions of the King’s Parkinson’s Disease Pain Scale and Questionnaire: A multicenter Egyptian study. Journal of Movement Disorders, 17(4), 387–397.
Mohamed Elbadry, N. M. S. Z., Abdel Baki, A., Bakr, A., Elhamrawy, E. A., … (2024). Covert hepatic encephalopathy: A neglected topic—A narrative review. Egyptian Liver Journal, 14–59.
Elhamrawy, E. A., Shoman, H., Abdel-Tawab, H., Bahbah, E. I., Elattar, R. S., … (2023). Oxidative stress and early mortality in acute ischemic stroke: A prospective cohort study. Neurological Research, 45(11), 1003–1010.
Shalash, A. S., Badr, M. Y., Salah, Y., Elgamal, S., Elaidy, S. A., Elhamrawy, E. A. M., … (2025). Gastrointestinal manifestations in Parkinson’s disease using a validated Arabic version of Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Scale: A multicenter study. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice.