The 20 Best Leukodystrophy Doctors in Saudi Arabia

Find the Top Leukodystrophy Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 06/30/2026

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MediFind found 44 doctor with experience in Leukodystrophy near Saudi Arabia. Of these, 43 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Leukodystrophy

    Naif M. Almontashiri
    Advanced in Leukodystrophy

    Naif M. Almontashiri
    Referral may be required
    Medina, SA 

    Naif Almontashiri practices practicing medicine in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Almontashiri is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Bare Lymphocyte Syndrome, Lactic Acidosis, Hyperglycerolemia, Leukodystrophy, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Malak A. Alghamdi
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Malak A. Alghamdi
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Malak Alghamdi practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ms. Alghamdi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency, Inborn Renal Aminoaciduria, Anencephaly, Osteopetrosis Autosomal Recessive Type 3, and Orchiectomy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Majid Alfadhel
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Majid Alfadhel
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Majid Alfadhel practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Alfadhel is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Polydactyly, Hypotonia, Microcephaly, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

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    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Hanan E. Shamseldin
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Hanan E. Shamseldin
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Hanan Shamseldin practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ms. Shamseldin is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Hydranencephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Wafaa M. Eyaid
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Wafaa M. Eyaid
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Wafaa Eyaid practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ms. Eyaid is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome, Microcephaly, and Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Firdous M. Abdulwahab
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Firdous M. Abdulwahab
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Firdous Abdulwahab practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ms. Abdulwahab is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Microcephaly, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Curry Jones Syndrome, and Acrocallosal Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Khalid J. Hundallah
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Khalid J. Hundallah
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Khalid Hundallah practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Hundallah is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALG9-CDG, Microcephaly with Spastic Quadriplegia, Seizures, and Genetic Epilepsy with Febrile Seizures Plus (GEFS+).

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Eissa A. Faqeih
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Eissa A. Faqeih
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Eissa Faqeih practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Faqeih is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Curry Jones Syndrome, Acrocallosal Syndrome, Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, and Microcephaly.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Musaad F. Abukhalid
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Musaad F. Abukhalid
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Musaad Abukhalid practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Abukhalid is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Their clinical expertise encompasses Perrault Syndrome, Leukodystrophy, Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome, and Arterial Calcification of Infancy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Mouhab F. Ayas-Mousa
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Mouhab F. Ayas-Mousa
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Mouhab Ayas-Mousa practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ayas-Mousa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. They are also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Their clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Aplastic Anemia, Fanconi Anemia, Aplastic Anemia, Anemia, and Bone Marrow Transplant.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Abdullah K. Albathi
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Abdullah K. Albathi
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Abdullah Albathi practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Albathi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Arterial Tortuosity Syndrome, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, Epidural Hematoma, and Hypotonia.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Muhammad I. Naseer
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Muhammad I. Naseer
    Referral may be required
    Jeddah, SA 

    Muhammad Naseer practices practicing medicine in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Naseer is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, Autosomal Recessive Primary Microcephaly, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Waleed M. Altuwaijri
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Waleed M. Altuwaijri
    Referral may be required

    Ministry Of National Guard Health Affairs

    Riyadh, SA 

    Waleed Altuwaijri practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Altuwaijri is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALG9-CDG, Epilepsy in Children, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, and CACH Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Osama Y. Muthaffar
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Osama Y. Muthaffar
    Referral may be required
    Jeddah, SA 

    Osama Muthaffar practices practicing medicine in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Muthaffar is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Hypotonia.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Walaa M. Borhan
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Walaa M. Borhan
    Referral may be required
    Medina, SA 

    Walaa Borhan practices practicing medicine in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Ms. Borhan is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urothelial Cancer, Prostate Cancer, Xanthoma, Lactic Acidosis, and Prostatectomy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Amal M. Alhashem
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Amal M. Alhashem
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Amal Alhashem practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ms. Alhashem is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Achalasia Microcephaly Syndrome, Microcephaly, ALG9-CDG, and Cortical Dysplasia.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Ahmed A. Alfares
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Ahmed A. Alfares
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Ahmed Alfares practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Alfares is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Infantile-Onset Spinocerebellar Ataxia (IOSCA), Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, Peeling Skin Syndrome, and Microcephaly Deafness Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Yousef I. Zahrani
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Yousef I. Zahrani
    Referral may be required
    Abha, SA 

    Yousef Zahrani practices practicing medicine in Abha, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Zahrani is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukodystrophy.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Fuad E. Al Mutairi
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Fuad E. Al Mutairi
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Fuad Al Mutairi practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Mr. Al Mutairi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lactic Acidosis, Propionic Acidemia, Hennekam Syndrome, and West Syndrome.

    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Walaa Alshuaibi
    Experienced in Leukodystrophy

    Walaa Alshuaibi
    Referral may be required
    Riyadh, SA 

    Walaa Alshuaibi practices practicing medicine in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Ms. Alshuaibi is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Leukodystrophy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pelizaeus-Merzbacher Disease, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Neurofibromatosis, and Metachromatic Leukodystrophy.

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    Last Updated: 06/30/2026

    What is the definition of Leukodystrophy?

    A Leukodystrophy is a type of rare genetic disorder that affects the brain, spinal cord, and other nerves in the body. It is caused by destruction of the white matter of the brain. The white matter degrades due to defects of the myelin, which is a fatty covering that insulates nerves in the brain. Myelin is needed to protect the nerves and the nerves can't function normally without it. These disorders are progressive, meaning they tend to get worse with time. The leukodystrophies are a group of disorders caused by spelling mistakes in the genes involved in making myelin. Specific leukodystrophies include metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Krabbe Leukodystrophy, X-linked adrenoLeukodystrophy, Pelizaeus-Merzbacher disease, Canavan disease, and Alexander disease. The most common symptom of a Leukodystrophy is a decline in functioning of an infant or child who previously appeared healthy. This gradual loss may be seen with issues in body tone, movements, gait, speech, ability to eat, vision, hearing, and behavior.

    When should I see a Leukodystrophy doctor in Saudi Arabia?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Leukodystrophy doctor in Saudi Arabia?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Leukodystrophy doctor in Saudi Arabia?

    You can find a Leukodystrophy doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Leukodystrophy doctors in Saudi Arabia?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Leukodystrophy doctors in Saudi Arabia?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Leukodystrophy doctor in Saudi Arabia?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Leukodystrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Leukodystrophy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Leukodystrophy doctor in Saudi Arabia?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Leukodystrophy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Leukodystrophy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Leukodystrophy doctors in Saudi Arabia?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Leukodystrophy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Leukodystrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Leukodystrophy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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