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Dr. Issam Awad, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 68
Dr. Issam Awad, MD
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Dr. Issam Awad, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Issam Awad, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 68
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Issam Awad, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Awad graduated from Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Issam Awad, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL and has 39 years experience. Dr. Awad currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Awad has experience treating conditions like Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Aneurysm among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Awad received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Dr. Awad's office accepts new patients. Dr. Awad also speaks Arabic. Dr. Awad is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebrovascular Disease
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Aneurysm
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Subdural Hemorrhage
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain Cancer
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Low Back Pain
Moyamoya Disease
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Pathological Spine Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Brain Surgery
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    5841 S Maryland Ave # 3026, Chicago, IL 60637
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 702-2123
  2. 2 University of Chicago Hospitals
    5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Awad
4.0
Based on 12 Reviews
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1 Star (3)

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Oct 09, 2018
Few months ago I was getting a pulsating sound in my left ear . This sound was accompanied with a strong pulse behind my ear turns out I have Dural AV Fistula behind my left ear. After meeting few doctors I was told that my condition is rare because at my age this is not that common. I was not coping well with my condition. In search for more opinions and a doctor who can provide that family like care I started browsing internet. I came across Dr. Awad and scheduled my appointment. It was the be
Hasnain in Chicago, IL — Oct 09, 2018
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    1985
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Issam Awad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Awad's profile.

Dr. Awad frequently treats the following conditions: Traumatic Brain Injury and Brain Aneurysm. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Issam Awad, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Issam Awad, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL