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Dr. Hossam AbdelSalam

Neurology

United States

30 years of experience

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Area of expertise

Specialty

Neurology

Subspecialty

Pediatric Neurology

Diseases

Encephalitis, Stroke, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Post-COVID Complications, Mycobacterial Infections, Headache, Migraine, Sleep Disorders, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Muscular Dystrophy, Movement Disorders, Cerebral Palsy, Headaches in Adults, Tics, Hereditary Neuropathies, Myopathy, Headaches in Children

Experience

Associate Professor, SIU School of Medicine

Springfield, IL, United States. From 2023

Assistant Professor, Clinical Pediatrics, SIU School of Medicine

Springfield, IL, United States. 2021 - 2023

Assistant Professor, Neurology and Pediatrics, Loyola University Chicago

Maywood, IL, United States. 2016 - 2021

Medical Director, Center for Pediatric Brain, AMITA Health

Chicago, IL, United States. 2010 - 2021

Director, Pediatric Headache Program, SIU School of Medicine

Springfield, IL, United States. 2008 - 2010

Neurology Clerkship Director, SIU School of Medicine

Springfield, IL, United States. 2007 - 2010

Assistant Professor, Neurology and Pediatrics, SIU School of Medicine

Springfield, IL, United States. 2006 - 2010

Fellow, Child Neurology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Cleveland, OH, United States. 2003 - 2006

Resident, Pediatrics, Brookdale University Hospital

Brooklyn, NY, United States. 2001 - 2003

Assistant Lecturer, Pediatrics, Cairo University

Cairo, Egypt. 1998 - 2002

Resident, Pediatrics, Cairo University Children Hospital

Cairo, Egypt. 1995 - 1998

Intern, Cairo University Hospital

Cairo, Egypt. 1994 - 1995

Education

Headache Specialist, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties, Minneapolis, MN, United States

2010

Child Neurologist, American Board of Neurology, Deerfield, IL, United States

2008

Pediatrician, American Board of Pediatrics, Chapel Hill, NC, United States

2004

MD, Pediatrics, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

2002

MSc, Pediatrics, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

1997

MBBS, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt

1995

Biography

Dr. Hossam AbdelSalam is an accomplished pediatrician specializing in neurology, holding a prestigious position as Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics in the Division of Neurology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. His expertise and academic journey have led to a significant impact in the field. Dr. AbdelSalam's educational path includes a Medical Doctorate in Pediatrics from Cairo University School of Medicine, and further specialization with a Child Neurology Fellows...hip at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He honed his skills through Pediatric Residencies at Brookdale University Hospital, and Cairo University Children’s Hospital, displaying his commitment to comprehensive training. Dr. AbdelSalam has excelled as an educator and mentor, serving as Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at both Loyola University School of Medicine, and Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. His dedication to education extended to Cairo University School of Medicine, where he lectured on Pediatrics. Dr. AbdelSalam's impact goes beyond academia, with a significant role as the Medical Director of the Center for Pediatric Brain at AMITA Health Alexian Pediatric Specialty Group. His proficiency is substantiated by certifications from the American Board of Pediatrics and the American Board of Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology, alongside membership in esteemed organizations such as the American Headache Society and the American Academy of Neurology. In a rapidly evolving medical landscape, Dr. AbdelSalam remains at the forefront, continuously expanding his expertise and contributing significantly to pediatric neurology, making a lasting impact on patient care and medical education.

Affiliations

Diplomat, American Board of Pediatrics

Diplomat, American Board of Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Fellow, American Headache Society

Fellow, American Academy of Neurology

Member, Child Neurology Society

Member, International Child Neurology Association

Member, International Headache Society

Awards

Teacher of the Year Award, SIU School of Medicine

Lectureship Award for Best Paper, National Headache Foundation

Publications

Dr. Hossam AbdelSalam has 2 publications

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