
Shakeel Ahmad Chowdhry MD FAANS FACS FAHA
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurointerventional Surgery
Section Chief - Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery at NorthShore University HealthSystem, Surgical Director Stroke Program, Clinical Associate Professor University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
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2650 Ridge Ave.Evanston, IL 60201
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Summary
- Dr. Shakeel Chowdhry is a neurosurgeon based in Evanston, IL, with expertise in brain and spinal tumors, cerebrovascular neurosurgery, neurosurgical spine surgery, and neurointerventional surgery. He completed his medical education at Georgetown University School of Medicine, followed by extensive training at Case Western Reserve University and a fellowship at Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Chowdhry is an Associate Professor at the University of Chicago and serves as the Section Chief of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery at Endeavor Health. His research has been published in esteemed journals, focusing on topics like stroke treatment and thrombectomy techniques. He is also involved in a clinical trial on minimally invasive surgery for intracerebral hemorrhage and holds fellowships from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
- Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterFellowship, Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery, 2012 - 2013
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2006 - 2012
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterFellowship, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology, 2009 - 2011
- Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2005 - 2006
- Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2005
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 2013 - 2026
- AZ State Medical License 2012 - 2022
- OH State Medical License 2005 - 2013
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Clinical Trials
- Minimally Invasive Surgery Plus Rt-PA for ICH Evacuation Phase III Start of enrollment: 2013 Dec 30
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The influence of prestroke disability on outcome in patients with a low Alberta Stroke Program Early CT Score who underwent endovascular thrombectomy.Hidetoshi Matsukawa, Kazutaka Uchida, Sameh Samir Elawady, Conor Cunningham, Mohammad-Mahdi Sowlat
Journal of Neurosurgery. 2025-02-07 - Comparative efficacy and safety of stent retrievers as a bailout strategy following failed contact aspiration technique in acute stroke thrombectomy.Mohamad Ezzeldin, Mishaal Hukamdad, Rahim Abo Kasem, Rime Ezzeldin, Ilko Maier
Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. 2025-01-30 - 1 citationsImproved technical outcomes with converting thrombectomy techniques after failed first pass recanalization.Hidetoshi Matsukawa, Charles Matouk, Kazutaka Uchida, Sami Al Kasab, Mohammad-Mahdi Sowlat
Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. 2025-01-26
Press Mentions
- When Treating Stroke, Every Minute Counts. Local Hospitals Are Speeding up AccessSeptember 21st, 2021
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