Dr Najwa Khalil

Naj is an accomplished Australian neurologist and one of the few female specialists trained in neurointervention. Based in Drummoyne, Sydney, she is affiliated with Northern Beaches Hospital and Gosford Hospital, where she provides expert care in neurovascular disease and telestroke services. Dr. Khalil specializes in diagnosing and managing complex neurological conditions, such as reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome, with her research earning over 50 citations for influential publications on neurovascular diagnostic challenges. Trained at the prestigious Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPA) and Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH), she has developed advanced expertise in clinical neurology and neurointerventional techniques. Through her practice in Drummoyne, Dr. Khalil delivers innovative care, leveraging telestroke technology to improve patient access and outcomes. As a trailblazer in a male-dominated subspecialty, she continues to shape Australian neurology through her clinical excellence, research contributions, and leadership as a female neurointerventionist.