Abdulkarim Katebi

Consultant Neurosurgeon with 11 years of clinical experience specializing in comprehensive neurosurgery with particular expertise in spine surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, cerebrovascular/endovascular procedures, neurotrauma, and neurosurgical oncology. Currently serving as Head of Neurosurgery Department at Alhayat National Hospital/Abha with proven track record in patient management, surgical training, and academic activities.

Head of Neurosurgery Department, Neurosurgery Consultant at Alhayat National Hospital/Abha (2025-02 – 2026-09)

Head of Neurosurgery Department, Neurosurgery Consultant at Khamis Mushayt General Hospital (2024-01 – 2025-01)

Acting Consultant in Neurosurgery Department at Khamis Mushayt General Hospital (2020-09 – 2025-01)

Registrar in Neurosurgery Department at Aseer Central Hospital (2015-06 – 2020-04)

Aseer Central Hospital is a major tertiary 575 bed hospital, considered the main referral centre for trauma and elective neurosurgery for the whole Southern Region of Saudi Arabia. Tasks included teaching young juniors, interns, and residents of the Saudi Program of Neurosurgery.

Neurosurgery Resident at Homs Military Hospital (2007-12 – 2013-12)

Syria Neurosurgery Residency Program

Doctor of Medicine Diploma in Medicine – Aleppo University (2001 – 2007)