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Nader Pouratian, MD, Neurosurgery, Dallas, TX, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

NaderPouratianMDPhD

Neurosurgery Dallas, TX

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Peripheral Nerve, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

Professor and Chair of Neurological Surgery UT Southwestern Medical Center

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Summary

  • Dr. Nader Pouratian is a neurosurgeon in Dallas, TX and is Professor and Chair of Neurological Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He received his medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and has been in practice 14 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish and Farsi. He specializes in surgical treatments for movement disorders, including Parkinson disease and essential tremor, offering deep brain stimulation, focused ultrasound, and radiosurgery. He also offers comprehensive surgical treatment options for facial pain and other chronic pain, including neurostimulation, microvascular decompression, balloon compressions, cingulotomy, and other treatment options. Finally, he offers comprehensive management of peripheral nerve disorders, with a focus on tumors of the peripheral nerves.

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2004 - 2009
  • University of Virginia Medical Center
    University of Virginia Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 2003
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesPh.D., Neuroscience, 2001
  • UCLA Laboratory of NeuroImaging
    UCLA Laboratory of NeuroImagingCertificate of Graduate Study, NueroImaging, 2001
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesB.S., Neuroscience, Summa Cum Laude, 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2021 - 2025
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • OK State Medical License
    OK State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2022 - 2023
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2003 - 2010
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Neurosurgery Faculty Quality Award UCLA, 2011
  • Scholars in Translational Medicine Program UCLA, 2010
  • Crutchfield, Gage, and thomson Award 2005
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • "Human thalamus regulates cortical activity via spatially specific and structurally constrained phase-amplitude coupling"  
    Malekmohammadi, M., Elias, W.J., Pouratian, N., Cereb Cortex, 1/1/2014
  • "Unsupervised training of brain-computer interface systems using expectation maximization"  
    Speier, W., Knall, J., Pouratian, N., Proc IEEE Neural Eng, 11/6/2013
  • "Common cerebral networks associated with deep brain stimulation targets for cluster headache"  
    Clelland, C.D., Zheng, Z., Kim, W., Bari, A., Pouratian, N., Cephalalgia, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • CNS SANS MOC Board Review Course 
    Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Phoenix, Arizona - 3/9/2013

Press Mentions

  • Could Depression Be Cured? These Houston Doctors Think so — and They're Getting Results
    Could Depression Be Cured? These Houston Doctors Think so — and They're Getting ResultsFebruary 7th, 2022
  • Brain Surgeries Are Opening Windows for Neuroscientists, but Ethical Questions Abound
    Brain Surgeries Are Opening Windows for Neuroscientists, but Ethical Questions AboundJanuary 29th, 2022
  • Window of Opportunity
    Window of OpportunityJanuary 19th, 2022
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Grant Support

  • Electrophysiologic And Anatomic Basis Of BOLD FMRINational Institute Of Biomedical Imaging And Bioengineering2012
  • Morphometric Changes Of The Brain In Parkinson'S DiseaseNational Center For Research Resources2010
  • Experiential Modulation Of Neurovascular CouplingNational Institute Of Mental Health2000–2001

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish, Farsi

Hospital Affiliations