Consultant in pediatric neurology & inherited metabolic disorders

Dr. Walaa Mohamed El-Naggar

Associate Professor of Pediatrics & Pediatric Neurology — Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University (Kasr Al-Ainy)

Dr. Walaa combines academic research with advanced clinical practice, focusing where the nervous system meets inherited metabolic disease — giving families who have searched long for a diagnosis a clearer answer and a defined care plan.

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Kasr Al-Ainy · Abu El-ReeshCairo University

763Egyptian children in her published exome (WES) study

6Specialist pediatric care areas

MDin Pediatric Neurology, Kasr Al-Ainy

NeurogeneticsResearch in peer-reviewed international journals

Biography

Specialist care for children, in partnership with families

Dr. Walaa Mohamed El-Naggar is Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology at the Faculty of Medicine, Cairo University, and specialises in pediatric neurology and inherited metabolic disorders. She also works at Abu El-Reesh Japanese Children’s Hospital.

Every visit starts by talking through your child’s needs, their history and any previous reports. Together, you then agree on the right next steps for care and follow-up.

Getting ready to talk with the doctor

Write down your questions and what you have noticed about your child’s development. Bring any reports, test results and the list of medicines your child takes now.

Clinical focus

Where the nervous system meets inherited biochemistry

These conditions often arise from gene changes that affect vital enzymes, causing early neurological and developmental signs. Each area has its own diagnostic tools and care plan.

Acute metabolic disorders

Diagnosis: Newborn screening, amino & organic acids, lactate and ammonia
Care: Specialist diets, enzyme supplements, B-vitamin cofactors and therapeutic formulas

Neurodegenerative & regression disorders

Diagnosis: Whole exome sequencing (WES), brain MRI and specialised tests
Care: Seizure control, supportive interventions and long-term follow-up

Rett syndrome & differential diagnosis

Diagnosis: Neuro-motor and behavioural assessment, ruling out autism, molecular genetics
Care: Plans for communication, motor control, breathing and joint follow-up

Cerebral palsy & rehabilitation

Diagnosis: Measuring motor control, balance and sensory integration
Care: Intensive physiotherapy and individual functional rehab with specialist centres

Research

Exome sequencing in 763 Egyptian children

With researchers from Egypt’s National Research Centre, Dr. Walaa published work in Neurogenetics applying next-generation whole exome sequencing to children with developmental regression, intractable seizures and visual impairment.

Diagnostic algorithms separating acquired brain injury from rare genetic variants
Supporting earlier diagnosis for pediatricians
Genetic counselling that helps families plan future pregnancies

Approach to care

An individual plan for every child, and a real partnership with the family

Caring for children with neurological conditions needs a plan that joins medication and nutrition with motor and sensory rehabilitation, so progress shows in the child’s daily life.

Listening firstYour child’s history and your observations shape the assessment.
Clear explanationsGenetic and metabolic results explained simply, with early warning signs.
Integrated careCoordination with specialist physiotherapy and rehabilitation centres.

Next step

Discuss your child’s needs with Dr. Walaa

Send a short request, and bring your child’s previous reports to make the most of the visit.

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