MelvinParasramDOMS

Neurology • Flushing, NY

Neurocritical Care

Neurointensivist at NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital

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Office
56-45 Main St
Flushing, NY 11355

Summary

Dr. Melvin Parasram is a neurologist in Flushing, NY and is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Queens. He received his medical degree from Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University and has been in practice 1 year. He specializes in neurocritical care and is experienced in stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, traumatic brain injury, neurology, and critical care medicine. He has more than 10 publications and over 50 citings.

Bronx Native Earns Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine Degree From Midwestern Univers

Melvin Parasram, D.O., M.S., of Bronx, New York, has completed the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine (

AZCOM Students Win "Doctor's Dilemma" Exercise in Tucson | Midwestern University

AZCOM medical student team won their division in the Doctor's Dilemma program at a meeting of the American College of Physicians Arizona Chapter in Tucson, AZ.

Local and overseas Christian bodies hosting free medical clinics

Two Christian organisations based in New York have collaborated with the Herstelling Assembly of God Church to provide free medical services to Guyanese.

Education & Training

Yale-New Haven Medical CenterFellowship, Neurocritical Care, 2021 - 2023
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Residency, Neurology, 2017 - 2021
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern UniversityClass of 2017
Stony Brook UniversityMS, Chemistry, 2010 - 2011
Stony Brook UniversityBS, Chemistry, 2006 - 2010

Certifications & Licensure

NH State License 2024 - 2026
NJ State License 2024 - 2026
NY State License 2018 - 2026
CT State License 2024 - 2025
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Travel Grant Award, 20th Annual Neurocritical Care Society Meeting Neurocritical Care Society, 2022
Distinguished House Staff Award Weill Cornell Medicine Alumni Council, 2020
Sigma Sigma Phi National Osteopathic Medical Honor Fraternity Rho Chapter, Midwestern University, 2014

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever Encephalitis and "Starry Sky" Pattern on MRI: A Case Report.
John P Mikhaiel, Melvin Parasram, Jaehan Park, Stefanie Cappucci, Declan McGuone
The Neurologist. 2025-01-01
Point-of-Care Ultrasound and Critical Care Ultrasound use Among Providers in Neurocritical Units: A National Survey.
Melvin Parasram, Shamelia Y Loiseau, Thanujaa Subramaniam, Neha S Dangayach, Aarti Sarwal
Neurocritical Care. 2024-12-17
Curriculum Innovation: A Resident-Created Multiple-Choice Question of the Week to Augment Case-Based Learning.
Melvin Parasram, Shamelia Y Loiseau, Andrea S Yoo, Jacqueline B Stone, Judy H Ch'ang
Neurology. Education. 2024-03-01

Press Mentions

Bronx Native Earns Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from Midwestern UniversityJune 14th, 2017
Local and Overseas Christian Bodies Hosting Free Medical ClinicsAugust 14th, 2014

Professional Memberships

Sigma Sigma Phi, National Osteopathic Medical Honor Fraternity, Rho Chapter
Member
Golden Key International Honour Society
Member
American Academy of Neurology - AAN
Member
Sigma Beta Rho Fraternity, Inc., National Multicultural Fraternity, Zeta Chapter
Member
New York Neurological Society
Member
Neurocritical Care Society
Member

External Links

Linkedinhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/melvin-parasram-do-ms-309226132/
Research Gatehttps://www.researchgate.net/profile/Melvin_Parasram
Orcidhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-2981-2307