Emergency Medicine

Dr. Ali Al-Salihi

Consultant, Emergency Medicine
Languages
EN, AR
Nationality
🇬🇧 British

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Neck Procedures
The cervical spine enables head movement and carries nerves that control arm and leg function. Common issues include herniated discs, degeneration, and stenosis, causing pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness. Most cases are treated without surgery, but when needed, advanced methods like artificial disc replacement and microsurgery are used.
Middle Back Procedures
This part of the spine supports torso movement and contains nerves affecting balance and leg function. Common problems include degeneration, stenosis, and tumors, leading to back pain, balance issues, or bladder/bowel problems. Minimally invasive techniques can often resolve these conditions.
Lower Back Procedures
The lumbar spine carries body weight, enables movement, and houses nerves for leg and bladder function. Conditions like herniation, degeneration, stenosis, tumors, or fractures may cause pain, stiffness, or mobility issues. Today, most are treated successfully—often without hospitalization—using advanced techniques like artificial disc replacement and microdecompression.
Global Alignment
The spine functions best when its regions—cervical, thoracic, and lumbar—are in proper alignment. Structural issues in the bones or discs can lead to deformities like scoliosis (curved spine) or kyphosis (hunchback). Modern techniques such as minimally invasive correction, computer-assisted, and image-guided surgery have greatly improved treatment success.
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Microdecompression
Lumbar Microdecompression
Thoracic Microdecompression
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Qualifications
  • Fellowship of the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (FRCEM) – United Kingdom 
  • Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) in Emergency Medicine – United Kingdom 
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) – Al-Mustansiriya University, Iraq 
  • Royal College Emergency Medicine Examiner - London, UK
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) Instructor –The Royal College of Surgeons of England, United Kingdom 

Emergency Medicine
Areas of Expertise
  • Comprehensive Emergency Care – Skilled in managing adult and pediatric medical, surgical, and psychiatric emergencies, from minor ailments to major trauma. 
  • Major Trauma & Critical Care – Expertise from a UK Major Trauma Centre, performing life-saving procedures, advanced airway management, and resuscitation. 
  • Procedural Skills – Proficient in point-of-careultrasound (POCUS), advanced trauma procedures, and criticalinterventions. 
  • Leadership & Patient Safety – Experienced in coordinating emergency teams, optimizing patient flow, and enhancing quality of care. 
  • Healthcare Management – Pursuing an MSc in Healthcare Management to improve hospital efficiency and patient experience. 

Brief Profile

Dr. Ali Al-Salihi is an Emergency Medicine Consultant at The View Hospital with over a decade of experience in the UK. After graduating from Al-Mustansiriya University, he moved to the UK, working across emergency departments in South Yorkshire, England, primarily at Northern General Hospital in Sheffield, before relocating to Glasgow, West of Scotland. He completed his training at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, a Major Trauma Centre, where he later served as a Consultant for two years. In addition to his clinical expertise, he was the Clinical Lead for Undergraduate Medical Students at Glasgow Medical School and supervised Emergency Medicine trainees throughout their rotations. Currently pursuing an MSc in Healthcare Management, he is dedicated to improving hospital efficiency and patient care.

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