Salim Chahin MD MSCE

Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis

Assistant Professor. Section of Multiple Sclerosis

20 Progress Point PkwySte 200O'Fallon, MO 63368
Phone+1 636-916-7060
Fax+1 636-916-9421

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Summary

Dr. Salim Chahin is a neurologist based in St. Louis, MO, with expertise in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis. He completed his medical education at Damascus University, followed by an internship and residency at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and a fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Currently, he serves as an Assistant Professor at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Chahin has authored multiple publications on multiple sclerosis, focusing on topics like disease-modifying therapies and cerebrospinal fluid biomarkers. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with several awards, including fellow and resident scholarships from the American Academy of Neurology.

Education & Training

Temple University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2024 - 2027
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Neuroimmunology & Multiple Sclerosis, 2015
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2008 - 2011
University of Iowa Health Care Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2007 - 2008
Damascus University Faculty of MedicineClass of 2004

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2020 - 2029
MO State Medical License 2016 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2011 - 2026
MI State Medical License 2012 - 2016
IA State Medical License 2007 - 2011
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow Scholarship AAN, 2013
Resident Scholarship AAN, 2011
2011 AAN Foundation/National MS Society Clinician Development Award

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Establishing demographic-based normative values for neurofilament light chain and glial fibrillary acidic protein in serum and plasma samples.
Tyler L Borko, Alanna Ritchie, Sean Selva, Stefan Sillau, Eric Engebretson
Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Clinical. 2026-07-21
Application of the 2024 McDonald Criteria in Individuals With Nonspecific Symptoms or Incidental Imaging Findings in a Multicenter Study.
Alexandra Scharf, Jeffrey A Cohen, Ruth Ann Marrie, Aaron E Miller, Emmanuelle Waubant
Neurology. 2026-07-14
Medicare Part D Formulary Coverage of Disease-Modifying Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis.
Pengxiang Li, Matthew J Klebanoff, John K Lin, Keya D Doshi, Salim Chahin
JAMA Health Forum. 2026-04-03

Journal Articles

Chahin et al, Neurology, 12/1/2009

Abstracts/Posters

Visual Evoked Potential Latency Prolongation in MS: Correlation with Cognitive Performance on a Computerized Testing Battery
Chahin, S, AAN annual meeting, 4/1/2011

Lectures

Clinically Isolated Syndrome
Department of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania - 11/1/2012
Fatigue in multiple sclerosis: relation to quantitative neurologic and visual outcomes
ECTRIMS congress - 10/1/2012
Longitudinal Study of Ganglion Cell Layer Volume in Multiple Sclerosis
AAN annual meeting - 4/1/2011