Omar Tanweer MD
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology
Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery, Baylor College of Medicine
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6621 Fannin St.Houston, TX 77030
Phone+1 832-824-1000
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Summary
- Omar Tanweer, M.D. is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases. Dr. Tanweer’s clinical disciplines include open surgical, endovascular and radiosurgical treatment options. His interest in cerebrovascular approaches started while in medical school at the University of Buffalo. He completed his residency and fellowship training at New York University, where he later joined as faculty. Dr. Tanweer’s practice is now based at Baylor Medicine’s McNair Campus and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center where he serves as Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery.
The goal is to provide the cutting edge technology and techniques using a patient-centered approach and a focus on safety and efficacy to treat all cerebrovascular pathology.
Education & Training
NYU Grossman School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2010 - 2017
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at BuffaloClass of 2010
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 2014 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2021 - 2026
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Balloon guide catheter impact on angiographic and clinical outcomes in distal medium vessel occlusion stroke thrombectomy.Mahmoud H Mohammaden, Mohamed F Doheim, Jaydevsinh Dolia, Hend Abdelhamid, Stavros Matsoukas
Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. 2025-04-24 - Clinical Outcomes and Complications of Carotid Artery Stenting With or Without Pre-Stent and Post-Stent Balloon Angioplasty.Maria Martucci, Mohamad Ezzeldin, Kaho Adachi, Adam Delora, Rime Ezzeldin
Journal of Neuroimaging. 2025-04-23 - Anatomical and geometric considerations for transradial versus transfemoral approach to extracranial carotid artery stenting.Navpreet K Bains, Mohamad Ezzeldin, Ibrahim A Bhatti, Adam Delora, Adnan I Qureshi
Interventional Neuroradiology. 2025-04-04
Press Mentions
A New Option in Stroke Prevention: Understanding TCARJune 3rd, 2022- Imperative Care Announces 10,000 Patients Treated with Its Innovative Stroke TechnologiesMay 25th, 2022
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