4.2
46 Ratings with 22 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Said Elshihabi joined City of Hope in Atlanta, Georgia, in November 2018 as a Neurosurgeon. Dr. Elshihabi provides minimally invasive surgical and radio-surgical management of primary and metastatic brain and spinal tumors. He is board certified in neurological surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.Dr. Elshihabi works closely with patients who have brain or spinal cancer, as well as cancer that has spread to the brain or spine from other areas of the body. He is passionate about incorporating the latest advances in the field of neurosurgery to offer patients less-invasive surgical options that will facilitate a speedy recovery and help reduce risk.“I want my patients to have peace of mind knowing that I am their partner on this cancer journey,” says Dr. Elshihabi. “I know first-hand how a cancer diagnosis can affect both the patient and his or her support network because my father also faced a cancer diagnosis. My goal is to make my patients feel comfortable, …improve their quality of life and keep them on-track for the most ideal recovery.”Dr. Elshihabi completed a bachelor’s degree in biology and biochemistry from Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. He earned a medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, Texas. He completed an internship in general surgery from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, and went on to complete a neurosurgical residency at the same university.Prior to his position at City of Hope, Dr. Elshihabi served as a neurosurgeon in private practice. He is a member of several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Elshihabi strongly believes in attending continuing education courses to stay current on the latest techniques and technologies in the practice of neurosurgery.Outside of City of Hope, Dr. Elshihabi enjoys spending time with his supportive wife and two sons. He seeks to spend every additional, free second enjoying life’s “little moments” with them. Dr. Elshihabi also enjoys cooking, tennis and basketball.
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- accepting new patients
- speaks English
- Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas
- 22 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 11 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Said Elshihabi has the following 11 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Said Elshihabi holds an expired medical license in the state of Georgia. They are board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Neurological Surgery by the American Board of Neurological Surgery in 2009.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Georgia that expired in 2025.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas in 2006 and University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, Arkansas in 2001.
NPI Number
Said Elshihabi's NPI number is 1467477463.
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