Ekaterina Drozhevskaia has announced her appointment as Head of the Clinical Neurophysiology Unit at Khoula Hospital in Muscat, Oman. In her announcement, she outlined a commitment to maintaining high standards of clinical practice, improving services and supporting patient care.
Drozhevskaia said she was grateful for the trust placed in her. She also acknowledged the responsibilities associated with the position and the opportunities it brings for professional development.
Ekaterina Drozhevskaia takes on clinical leadership at Khoula Hospital
In her new role, Drozhevskaia intends to lead the Neurophysiology Unit towards what she described as the highest international standards of clinical practice. She also highlighted continuous service improvement and the delivery of the best possible patient care as priorities.
Furthermore, she said she looked forward to working with the hospital’s team to develop clinical neurophysiology services in Oman. Her announcement did not specify changes to the unit’s structure, service targets or clinical programmes.
Clinical neurophysiology experience in Oman and the UK
Drozhevskaia has worked as a Clinical Neurophysiology Consultant at Khoula Hospital since July 2025, according to her professional profile. Her appointment as Head of the Neurophysiology Unit is listed as beginning in October 2026.
Previously, she worked as a Clinical Neurophysiology Consultant at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the United Kingdom from July 2019 to January 2024. She also held clinical neurophysiology roles at the Turner Scientific Research Institute for Children’s Orthopedics and the Institute of Human Brain in Russia.
At the Institute of Human Brain, her roles included Head of the Diagnostics Department and Clinical Neurophysiologist. This background spans clinical practice and diagnostic work across healthcare institutions in Oman, the UK and Russia.
Ekaterina Drozhevskaia Medical education and Specialist training
Drozhevskaia studied medicine and paediatrics at the State Pediatric Medical Academy from 2002 to 2008. She later completed residency training in public health, economics and health service management at North-Western State Medical University between 2008 and 2010.
She also completed residency training in clinical neurophysiology at the same university from 2012 to 2014. In addition, she earned a diploma in social service management from the Graduate School of Management.
Focus on clinical standards and patient care
Drozhevskaia’s announcement places patient well-being at the centre of her approach to the new position. She also described empathy as an important part of clinical practice, alongside the use of advanced technology.
Her stated priorities are to maintain clinical standards, improve services and work with colleagues to develop neurophysiology provision. The announcement did not provide further details on the unit’s operational plans or the timeline for future developments
