Yasir Nihad Jassam MD MRCP(UK)FRCP ( London)FRCP ( Glasg) FAAN
Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis
Director of MS and Neuroimmunology program Chair department of psychiatry and neurology Chief, division of neurology.
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Summary
- Dr. Yasir Jassam is a neurologist based in Newport Beach, CA, specializing in neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis. He completed his neurology residency at Tufts Medical Center and an internal medicine residency at St Elizabeth's Medical Center. Currently, he serves as Division Chief at Hoag Clinic and Chair at Hoag Health. His past roles include Assistant Professor at The University of Kansas Hospital and KU Neurology. Dr. Jassam has published multiple articles on multiple sclerosis and related neuroimmunological conditions. He has received honors, including being named a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and the American Academy of Neurology.
Education & Training
Tufts Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2012 - 2015
Boston Medical Center-BrightonResidency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2012
University of Baghdad College of MedicineClass of 2003
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2020 - 2028
MO State Medical License 2020 - 2022
KS State Medical License 2016 - 2021
MD State Medical License 2015 - 2020
MA State Medical License 2011 - 2015
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- FRCP Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, 2023
- Vice Chair of the department of Neurology and Psychiatry Hoag Memorial Hospital, 2023
- Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology AAN, 2022
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsReal-world clinical utility of a multi-protein, blood-based biomarker assay for disease activity assessments in multiple sclerosis.Angela Sanchez, Elisa Sheng, Sarah Eagleman, James L Eubanks, Patricia Izbicki
Multiple Sclerosis Journal - Experimental, Translational and Clinical. 2025-04-16 - 3 citationsThe Impact of COVID-19 on the Lives of Individuals With Multiple Sclerosis: 1 Year Into the Pandemic.Sharon Lynch, Sara Baker, Suzanne Hunt, Amanda Thuringer, Yasir Jassam
International Journal of MS Care. 2022-05-24 - 11 citationsAutopsy Case of Meningoencephalomyelitis Associated With Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Antibody.Mai Yamakawa, Keenan O Hogan, John Leever, Yasir N Jassam
Neurology(R) Neuroimmunology & Neuroinflammation. 2021-10-12
Press Mentions
Christina Applegate Reveals Multiple Sclerosis DiagnosisAugust 25th, 2021
Committees
- Medical advisory council member, MSAA 2022 - Present
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