Cathra Halabi MD (She/Her)
Vascular Neurology
Neurorecovery Program Chief, Division of Neurovascular | Founding Director, Neurorecovery Clinic | UCSF
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1651 4th St362ESan Francisco, CA 94143
Phone+1 415-353-8897
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Education & Training
University of California (San Francisco)Fellowship, Vascular Neurology, 2016 - 2018- University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Neurology, 2012 - 2016
- University of California San Francisco School of MedicineClass of 2012
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2013 - 2027
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
National Center of Neuromodulation for RehabilitationRepetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Advanced Skills Workshop- National Center of Neuromodulation for RehabilitationTranscranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) Advanced Skills Workshop
- Neurocritical Care SocietyEmergency Neurological Life Support Certification
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Howard and Gretchen Leach Endowed Professorship in Neurology
- Robert B. Layzer "Golden Toe" Award UCSF Neurology, 2021
- Teaching Excellence Award for Cherished Housestaff (T.E.A.C.H.) UCSF School of Medicine, 2018
Clinical Trials
- Validation of Early Prognostic Data for Recovery Outcome After Stroke for Future, Higher Yield Trials Start of enrollment: 2022 Jun 18
Roles: Contact, Principal Investigator
- Effects of High-intensity Exercise Training on Physical Fitness, Cognition, Language in Post-stroke Aphasia Start of enrollment: 2023 Dec 11
Roles: Contact
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Civilian Traumatic Brain Injury Is Associated with Longitudinally Increased Risk of PTSD, Suicidality, and Other Mental Health Diagnoses.Cathra Halabi, Hunter Mills, Anthony M DiGiorgio, Gundolf Schenk, Sharat Israni
Journal of Neurotrauma. 2026-07-01 - Neuroworsening from a normal Glasgow Coma Scale Motor Score in the emergency department is an early predictor of neurosurgical intervention, hospital outcomes, and lon...John K Yue, Allen Y Fu, Mahmoud M Elguindy, Thomas A van Essen, Shawn R Eagle
Injury. 2026-05-01 - Longitudinal pain intensity and interference symptomatology in mild traumatic brain injury: a TRACK-TBI study.Christine J Gotthardt, Jason K Barber, Shawn R Eagle, Thomas A van Essen, Lindsay D Nelson
Pain. 2026-05-01
Press Mentions
UCSF Team’s Method for Assessing Brain Injuries Could Transform Concussion CareMay 20th, 2025- Evaluation of Traumatic Brain Injuries Gets Its First Overhaul in 50 YearsMay 20th, 2025
- UCSF Medical Center Is Among Nation’s Top Hospitals for 2023-24August 2nd, 2023
Professional Memberships
- Member
- National Neurotrauma SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Armenian
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