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Summary
- Melvin Parasram, DO, is a neurointensivist based in Flushing, NY, specializing in neurology with a subspecialty in neurocritical care. He completed his fellowship in neurocritical care at Yale-New Haven Medical Center and his residency in neurology at New York Presbyterian Hospital. He holds a BS and MS in Chemistry from Stony Brook University and earned his DO from the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. Currently employed at New York-Presbyterian Queens, he is experienced in treating conditions such as stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and traumatic brain injury. Dr. Parasram has published several articles on neurology education and critical care, and has received multiple accolades, including Physician of the Year in 2025 and the Distinguished House Staff Award in 2020.
Education & Training
Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Neurocritical Care, 2021 - 2023
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Neurology, 2017 - 2021
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern UniversityClass of 2017
Stony Brook UniversityMS, Chemistry, 2010 - 2011
Stony Brook UniversityBS, Chemistry, 2006 - 2010
Certifications & Licensure
ME State License 2025 - 2028
NH State License 2024 - 2028
NY State License 2018 - 2028
CT State License 2024 - 2027
NJ State License 2024 - 2027
VT State License 2025 - 2026
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurocritical Care
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Physician of the Year Department of Nursing, NewYork-Presbyterian Queens, 2025
- Travel Grant Award, 20th Annual Neurocritical Care Society Meeting Neurocritical Care Society, 2022
- Distinguished House Staff Award Weill Cornell Medicine Alumni Council, 2020
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Critical Care Ultrasound use Among Providers in Neurocritical Units: A National Survey.Melvin Parasram, Shamelia Y Loiseau, Thanujaa Subramaniam, Neha S Dangayach, Aarti Sarwal
Neurocritical Care. 2025-06-01 - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Encephalitis and "Starry Sky" Pattern on MRI: A Case Report.John P Mikhaiel, Melvin Parasram, Jaehan Park, Stefanie Cappucci, Declan McGuone
The Neurologist. 2025-01-01 - Curriculum Innovation: A Resident-Created Multiple-Choice Question of the Week to Augment Case-Based Learning.Melvin Parasram, Shamelia Y Loiseau, Andrea S Yoo, Jacqueline B Stone, Judy H Ch'ang
Neurology. Education. 2024-03-01
Press Mentions
Bronx Native Earns Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Midwestern UniversityJune 14th, 2017
Local and Overseas Christian Bodies Hosting Free Medical ClinicsAugust 14th, 2014
Professional Memberships
- Sigma Sigma Phi, National Osteopathic Medical Honor Fraternity, Rho ChapterMember
- Golden Key International Honour SocietyMember
- Member
- Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc., National Multicultural Fraternity, Zeta ChapterMember
- New York Neurological SocietyMember
External Links
- Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melvin-parasram-do-ms-309226132/
- Research Gatehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melvin_Parasram
- Orcidhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-2981-2307
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