Omar Qahwash, D.O.
Neurosurgeon, Michigan Head and Spine Institute
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Oakland University
William Beaumont School of Medicine
St. John Hospital - Moross Site Director, Neurosurgical Residency
within St. John Providence Health System
Dr. Qahwash specializes in Vascular Neurosurgery including hemorrhagic and ischemic stroke. He is one of few sub-specialized Neurosurgeons in the state of Michigan with dual fellowship training in Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery. Dr. Qahwash has studied under world renowned experts in the field of flow-assisted aneurysm and cerebral bypass surgery, and has extensive experience caring for patients with acute cerebral ischemia.
Specialties
Endovascular and open surgery for cerebral aneurysms and vascular malformations of the brain and spine
Carotid endarterectomy and stenting
Intracranial angioplasty and stenting
Emergent treatment of ischemic stroke
Cerebral bypass for moyamoya disease and other occlusive arteriopathies
Education
D.O.: Michigan State University
Fellowship Training: Neuroendovascuar Fellowship, St. John Providence Health System, Detroit
Open Cerebrovascular Fellowship, University of Ilinois at Chicago
Residency: Philadephia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Neurological Surgery
