
Saleem I Abdulrauf MD
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Skull Base
Professor of Neurosurgery, George Washington University Neurosurgeon-in-Chief, Abdulrauf Institute of Neurosurgery™
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Department of Neurosurgery2150 Pennsylvania Ave NWWashington, DC 20037
Phone+1 202-741-2737
Fax+1 202-741-2742
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Summary
- Dr. Saleem Abdulrauf is a neurosurgeon based in Washington, DC, with subspecialties in cerebrovascular neurosurgery and skull base surgery. He completed his fellowship in cerebrovascular neurosurgery at Yale-New Haven Hospital and his residency in neurological surgery at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Abdulrauf is currently a Professor at George Washington University Hospital. He has expertise in treating conditions such as aneurysms, meningiomas vascular malformations, and trigeminal neuralgia. His published works include innovative techniques in neurosurgery and educational studies in the field. Dr. Abdulrauf holds several honors and awards, including certifications from Epic Systems Corporation and being recognized as a Top MD by Consumers Checkbook.
Education & Training
Yale-New Haven HospitalFellowship, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, 1997 - 1998
Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford HospitalResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1991 - 1997
Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 1991
Certifications & Licensure
VA State Medical License 2025 - 2028
DC State Medical License 2023 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2000 - 2027
FL State Medical License 2021 - 2026
OR State Medical License 2024 - 2024
IL State Medical License 2000 - 2014
MI State Medical License 1996 - 2005
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery- Join now to see all
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- A novel technique to avoid cerebrospinal fluid leaks following middle fossa approaches: Identifying a new triangle in the middle fossa.Sarah C Nanziri, Peter Harris, Ahmed M Ashour, Yana Al-Inaya, Vincenzo Rondinelli
Surgical Neurology International. 2025-01-01 - 3 citationsNeurosurgical skills conference for medical students: A before and after study.Abdel Rahman Osman, Daniel Sescu, Aminta Chansiriwongs, Natthaya Eiamampai, Hassan Ismahel
Surgical Neurology International. 2024-01-01 - 9 citationsGender Differences in Perceptions and Attitudes of Medical Students Toward Neurosurgery: A German Nationwide Survey.Ibrahim E Efe, Ilhamiyya Aliyeva, Defne Beyaztas, Vanessa M Swiatek, Ignatius N Esene
World Neurosurgery. 2022-07-01
Press Mentions
Technological Advances in NeurosurgeryMay 12th, 2025
UAMS Honors Famed Neurosurgeon, Nurse at SymposiumMarch 18th, 2025
First Pan-Arab Dandy Neurosurgical Meeting Held at the American University of Beirut Medical CenterMarch 14th, 2022
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