Private Neurophysiology tests in Edinburgh, Scotland

Dr Shaikh performs tests to look at a variety of nerve and muscle disorders, he takes time to describe what the test entails and explains his findings in easy-to-understand language.

Nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) look at the function of peripheral nerve and muscles. Causes of numbness, muscle weakness, atrophy and twitching can be investigated.

He receives referrals from Clinicians / Solicitors and Third Party Agencies.

Patients come from Edinburgh, all over Scotland and the north of England.

Clinical Interests

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Motor Neurone Disease (MND)
  • Pinched Nerves
  • Myopathy
  • Cervical and Lumbar Radiculopathies
  • Anxious and Needle-phobic patients
  • Nerve Injurie
  • Brachial neuritis
  • Brachial plexus injuries
  • Guillain Barre Syndrome / CIDP
  • Functional Neurological Disorders

Specialities

  • Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
  • Electromyography (EMG) – basic and advanced
  • SFEMG – Single Fibre EMG