
Amir Hussein Faraji MD PhD
Epilepsy Surgery, Peripheral Nerve, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery
Physician
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Overview of Dr. Faraji
Dr. Amir Faraji is a neurosurgeon based in Houston, TX, specializing in epilepsy surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed his residency in neurological surgery at UPMC Medical Education. He has also pursued further specialization through fellowships in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, and nerve surgery. Dr. Faraji is currently employed at Houston Methodist Hospital and has experience in deep brain stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, movement disorders, neuro-oncology, and brain tumors. He has contributed to several publications, primarily focusing on oncology and neuro-interventions, and has been involved in clinical trials on spinal cord injuries and neuromodulation. Recognized for his contributions, he holds fellowships from top neurological and surgical colleges and has received several awards, including the Best Operative Technique Award in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery.
Education & Training
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumFellowship, Nerve Surgery, 2020
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2013 - 2020
UPMC Medical Education/Presbyterian Shadyside HospitalFellowship, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, 2018 - 2019
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 2013, M.D.
University of PittsburghPh.D., Chemistry, 2007 - 2011
Certifications & Licensure
MO State Medical License 2020 - 2027
TX State Medical License 2020 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2013 - 2020
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery- American Board of Neurological SurgeryBoard Certified
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS), American College of Surgeons American College of Surgeons, 2024
- Fellow (FAANS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 2023
- Fellow (FCNS), Congress of Neurological Surgeons Congress of Neurological Surgeons, 2023
Clinical Trials
- Nerve Transfer After Spinal Cord Injury- Multi-center Start of enrollment: 2020 Apr 13
- Nerve Transfer to Improve Function in High Level Tetraplegia Start of enrollment: 2024 Feb 05
- Harnessing Neuroplasticity of Postural Sensorimotor Networks Using Non-Invasive Spinal Neuromodulation to Maximize Functional Recovery After Spinal Cord Injury Start of enrollment: 2023 Dec 06
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Medical Device Recalls in Neurosurgery: A United States Regulatory Analysis.Lokeshwar S Bhenderu, Paras Gupta, Andrew Schindler, Shourya Kumar, Jesus G Cruz-Garza
Neurosurgery Practice. 2026-10-01 - 1 citationsMaternal and fetal outcomes of spinal cord stimulation in pregnancy: systematic review with descriptive meta-analysis.Barbara Buccilli, Nuha Mohammed, Dina Mohammed, Amna Hussein, Kimiya Shahabi
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 2026-09-01 - Sex differences in mild traumatic brain injury: a multicenter propensity-matched two-year cohort analysis.Monique Mitchell, Augusto M Fiedler, Yasmin P Silva, Mariana Maximiano, Barbara Buccilli
Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 2026-08-01
Journal Articles
- Isolated Traumatic Diastasis of the Clival Synchondroses Without Clival FractureFaraji, A. H., Ochalski, P. G., Ozpinar, A., Blatt, J. E., Pollack, I. F., Ped. Neurosurg., 1/1/2018
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery as Initial Surgical Management for Elderly Patients with Trigeminal NeuralgiaCohen, J., Mousavi, S. H., Faraji, A. H., Akpinar, B., Monaco, E. A., Flickinger, J. C., Niranjan, A., Lunsford, L. D., Stereotact. Funct. Neurosurg., 1/1/2017
- Early Radiosurgery Improves Hearing Preservation in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients with Normal Hearing at the Time of DiagnosisAkpinar, B., Mousavi, S. H., McDowell, M., Niranjan, A., Faraji, A. H., Huang, M., Fernandes-Cabral, D. T., Mindlin, J. H., Flickinger, J. C., Lunsford, L. D., Int. J. Rad. Onc. Bio. Phys., 1/1/2016
Abstracts/Posters
- Convection-Enhanced Delivery of Macromolecules to the Brain Using Electrokinetic Transport.Jaquins-Gerstl, A., Faraji, A. H., Valenta, A. C., Ou, Y., Weber, S. G., Pittcon 2018, Orlando, FL, 1/26/2018
- Early Radiosurgery Improves Hearing Preservation in Vestibular Schwannoma Patients with Normal Hearing at the Time of Diagnosis.Akpinar, B., Mousavi, S. H., McDowell, M., Niranjan, A., Faraji, A. H., Huang, M., Fernandes-Cabral, D. T., Mindlin, J. H., Flickinger, J. C., Lunsford, L. D., Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/8/2017
- Isolated Traumatic Diastasis of the Clival Synchondrosis.Faraji, A. H., Ozpinar, A., Ochalsi, P. G., Pollack, I. F., Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting, Boston, MA, 1/8/2017
Lectures
- Convection-Enhanced Delivery of Macromolecules to Brain Tissue Using Electrokinetic Transport.Baltimore, MD - 1/21/2012
- Evolution in the Neurosurgical Treatment of Trigeminal Neuralgia.Boston, MA - 1/20/2012
- Resection of Cavernous Malformations from Eloquent Areas.Pittsburgh, PA - 1/4/2012
Other
- Convection-Enhanced Delivery of Macromolecules to the Brain Using Electrokinetic Transport.Faraji, A. H., Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA - 1/6/2011 - Reducing the Toxicity of Silica Nanoparticles: The Design, Synthesis, & Biological Evaluation of Nanoparticle Drug Delivery Systems.Faraji, A. H., Ph.D. Candidacy Examination, University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA - 1/6/2009 - The Design and Synthesis of Platinum-Acetylide Materials.Faraji, A. H., Undergraduate Honors Thesis, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL - 1/1/2005
Press Mentions
Study Reveals Significant Gender Disparities in Traumatic Brain Injury OutcomesMarch 21st, 2025
Houston Methodist Study Shows New, More Precise Way to Deliver Medicine to the BrainAugust 8th, 2024
Deep brain stimulation treatment can relieve Parkinson's tremorsApril 27th, 2023
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Member
- American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - ASSFNMember
- Member
External Links
- Amir H Faraji, MD, PhDhttp://www.amirfaraji.com
- Houston Methodist Clinical Pagehttps://www.houstonmethodist.org/doctor/amir-h-faraji/
- Houston Methodist Clinical Innovations Laboratoryhttps://faraji.hmailabs.org/
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