Zaid Najdawi MD

Interventional Neurology, Vascular Neurology, Neurointerventional Surgery

Chief Neurology Resident at the University of Nebraska Medical Center.

1 Hospital DrColumbia, MO 65212
Phone+1 573-882-4209
Fax+1 573-884-4249

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Summary

Dr. Zaid Najdawi is a neurologist with a focused interest in Vascular Neurology and Neuroendovascular Intervention. He currently serves as Chief Neurology Resident for Operations while completing his neurology residency at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, with expected graduation in 2026. He earned his MD from the University of Jordan School of Medicine in 2022.
Dr. Najdawi has broad clinical experience in vascular neurology, acute stroke management, interventional neuroradiology, endovascular neurosurgery, and complex cerebrovascular diseases. His academic work includes multiple publications in vascular neurology, with emphasis on mechanical thrombectomy techniques, and evidence-based management strategies for ischemic stroke and chronic subdural hematoma.

Education & Training

University of Nebraska Medical Center College of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 2022 - 2026
University of Jordan Faculty of MedicineClass of 2022

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Certifications & Licensure

MO State Medical License 2026 - 2027
NE State Medical License 2022 - 2025

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Intra-arterial thrombolytics after endovascular thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke: A network meta-analysis of RCTs.
Mohamed Elfil, Abdallah Abbas, Haneen Sabet, Ahmed Elmashad, Mohamed El-Moslemani
Journal of the Neurological Sciences. 2026-10-15
1 citations
Endovascular thrombectomy plus intravenous thrombolysis versus endovascular thrombectomy alone for large ischemic stroke.
Mohamed Elfil, Abdallah Abbas, Hayes Fountain, Ebrahem Salah Abdul-Hamid, Mohammad Aladawi
Acta Neurologica Belgica. 2026-04-01
2 citations
Direct aspiration versus stent retriever as First-line thrombectomy techniques for acute Basilar artery occlusions: an updated systematic review and Meta-Analysis.
Wei Jun Lee, Rafaela Correia Maciel, Rahim Abo Kasem, Zaid Najdawi, Mohamed Elfil
Neuroradiology. 2025-10-01