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King AbdulAziz University
Dr. Ahmed K. Bamaga is a Saudi pediatric neurologist and neuromuscular medicine specialist based in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. He is an Associate Professor and Consultant in Pediatric Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at King Abdulaziz University (KAU) Faculty of Medicine, where he is affiliated with the Department of Pediatrics and the Neuromuscular Medicine Unit at King Abdulaziz University Hospital. He is also actively involved in pediatric neurology education, research, professional development and clinical care.
Dr. Bamaga's clinical practice encompasses pediatric neurology, neuromuscular medicine and clinical neurophysiology. His particular professional interests include neuromuscular disorders affecting children and adults, peripheral nerve disorders, neurophysiology and complex neurological diseases.
His current SPNS profile identifies him as an Associate Professor and Consultant of Pediatric Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology at King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine.
He is also listed clinically as a consultant in Pediatric Neurology and Neuromuscular Disorders, providing specialist care in Jeddah.
Dr. Bamaga graduated from King Abdulaziz University with First Honours in Medicine and Surgery (MBBS). His subsequent specialist training led to qualifications in pediatric neurology and neuromuscular medicine.
Professional speaker information identifies him as holding American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certification with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and as a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) in Pediatric Neurology.
He subsequently completed advanced subspecialty training in Neuromuscular Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis, with additional exposure to autoimmune neurology. This training further strengthened his expertise in neuromuscular and peripheral nerve disorders.
Dr. Bamaga has developed a substantial academic career at King Abdulaziz University, where he is an Associate Professor within the Department of Pediatrics.
His academic responsibilities include clinical teaching, supervision, research and participation in the development of pediatric neurology as a specialty in Saudi Arabia. His work extends beyond individual patient care into workforce development and medical education.
He has also participated in national pediatric neurology educational activities. For example, he served on the Organizing Committee of the 8th Annual Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society Conference in 2023, alongside other leading Saudi pediatric neurologists.
Dr. Bamaga has contributed to research covering pediatric neurology, neuromuscular disorders, neurological workforce development, rare neurological diseases and medical education.
One important publication is “Pediatric Neurology Workforce in Saudi Arabia: A 5-Year Update,” published in Healthcare in 2023. The study examined the development and distribution of pediatric neurology services and specialists in Saudi Arabia. Dr. Bamaga served as a principal contributor to the study, with responsibilities including conceptualization, methodology, investigation, resources, writing and supervision.
He has also contributed to research concerning Brown-Vialetto-Van Laere syndrome, a rare neurological disorder involving motor neuron and cranial nerve dysfunction. His work on this condition was published in Neurology in 2018.
Dr. Bamaga has played a role in developing clinical guidance for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) in Saudi Arabia.
He was the corresponding author of the Consensus Statement on the Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in Saudi Arabia During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic, published in Frontiers in Pediatrics. The consensus brought together Saudi pediatric neurology and neuromuscular specialists to provide recommendations for maintaining appropriate care for children with DMD during the pandemic.
This work reflects his involvement not only in clinical practice but also in establishing evidence-based approaches for the management of complex neuromuscular diseases.
A significant area of Dr. Bamaga's academic work has been the development of the pediatric neurology workforce in Saudi Arabia.
His 2023 nationwide workforce study examined the number, distribution and professional development of pediatric neurologists in the Kingdom. This type of research provides information useful for understanding specialist shortages, geographic distribution of services and future training requirements.
His continued involvement in this area is also reflected in a 2026 nationwide study, “Perceptions of pediatric neurologists on the ideal candidate,” published in BMC Medical Education. The study examined perspectives regarding the qualities and competencies expected of candidates entering pediatric neurology training.
Dr. Bamaga has been actively involved in the Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society (SPNS). He has served as a speaker, organizing-committee member and session chair/moderator in SPNS educational programs.
His involvement includes the 8th Annual SPNS Conference, where he served on the organizing committee, as well as other pediatric neurology and neuromuscular educational programs.
He has also been involved in the development and review of Saudi pediatric neurology training standards. The Saudi Commission for Health Specialties' revised Pediatric Neurology Curriculum lists Dr. Ahmed Bamaga among the members of the Pediatric Neurology Scientific Council that reviewed and approved the curriculum.
Dr. Bamaga has participated in educational initiatives designed to make complex neurological conditions easier for patients and families to understand.
He recently contributed to a children's educational booklet about spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), designed to explain the condition in a child-friendly way. The initiative aimed to make neurological information more accessible and less intimidating for children and families.
Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society (SPNS)
Saudi Pediatric Neurology Society (SPNS)