4.3
11 Ratings with 3 written Reviews
Summary
Issam A. Awad, MD, has expertise in neurosurgery. He is skilled in the surgical management of neurovascular conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord, including cerebral aneurysms, cerebrovascular malformations, hemorrhagic stroke and skull base tumors. Dr. Awad's research focuses on vascular biology, genetics, and comprehensive outcome analysis in neurovascular disease and stroke. His active projects include National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded investigations of molecular mechanisms involved in the formation and progression of cerebrovascular malformations. Additionally, he leads several clinical trials on minimally invasive techniques for surgical treatment of hemorrhagic stroke.Dr. Awads research contributions have spanned more than two decades. His scientific innovations include the characterization of subcortical ischemic lesions in the aged, advances in the understanding of the natural history and biologic behavior of cerebral vascular malformations, and numerous …technical advances in neurovascular and epilepsy surgery. Recognized as a pioneering and productive scholar, Dr. Awad has educated scores of neurosurgeon trainees and holds prominent editorial responsibilities. He has authored leading textbooks and published more than 250 scholarly papers related to clinical innovations, surgical outcomes and research.Additionally, Dr. Awad has been elected to some of the most distinguished professional societies and has held leadership positions in professional and learned societies in the United States and around the world. He has served as President of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Chairman of the Cerebrovascular Section of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Chariman of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and on the Executive Committee of the American Stroke Association and the Board of Governors of the American College of Surgeons. He is the Founding Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Board of Angioma Alliance.
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- 46 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- 3 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 32 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. Issam Abdullah Awad, MD | Dr. Vikram Clifford Prabhu, MD | Dr. Usman Ali Khan, MD | Dr. Kenneth S Heiferman, MD |
| Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery | Neurological Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
| 46 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English | ||
| Chicago , IL | Maywood , IL | Glenview , IL | Hines , IL |
| Med School: LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | ||
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Issam Abdullah Awad has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Issam Abdullah Awad has the following 32 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1983
Loma Linda University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980
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