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Yahia Lodi, MD, Neurology, Brooklyn, NY

YahiaMLodiMDFAHA, FANA, FAAN.

Neurology Brooklyn, NY

Interventional Neurology, Neuroimaging, Vascular Neurology, Neurocritical Care

CAST Certified in NeuroEndovascular Surgery Professor (Tenured) and Vice Chair, Department of Neurology. Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY Chief of Neuroendovascular and Stroke Services Fellowship director of Interventional Neurology at OBH-Brookdale University Hospital, Brooklyn, NY

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  • Office

    9413 Flatlands Ave, suite 002E
    Brooklyn, NY 11236
    Phone+1 718-240-7902
    Fax+1 718-240-8432

Summary

  • Yahia M Lodi MD, is a highly experienced and skilled Neuroendovascular Surgery specialist and board certified in NeurocriticalCare/vascular/Neuroimaging. Dr. Lodi is one of the pioneers who provides the most advanced individualized care to his patients. Dr. Lodi dedicated his life for patient care, education and research for advancing therapies in brain aneurysms and stroke. He is a Tenured Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology at Downstate Health Sciences University and Chief of Neuroendovascular and Stroke Services at OBH-Brookdale University Hospital. Prior to this position, Dr. Lodi was a Tenured Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery & Radiology at Upstate Medical University and Academic Chair in Binghamton Clinical Camus for 17 years building the world class programs saving hundreds of patients lives. Dr. Lodi received top 800 press grainy physicians based on patients reviews.

    Dr. Lodi treats acute stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, carotid artery stenosis, vertebral artery stenosis, intracranial carotid, vertebral and basilar artery stenosis, brain aneurysm, arteriovenous malformation (AVM), arteriovenous fistula (AVF), head and neck tumors require embolization, embolization of Middle meningeal artery for SDH, embolization of ENT active bleeders. Dr. Lodi's philosophy in patients care is to cure or to modify the diseases without imparting quality of life and preventing disabilities.

    Dr. Lodi enhanced his field by cutting edge educations and research. He was Neurosciences clerkship director over 12 year. He trained many fellows and mentored hundreds of residents and students since 2000 leading to more than 200 presentations and publications in national and international peer reviewed journals including many book chapters. He published first primary thrombectomy in 2014. He developed a LVO stroke scale "GWNS" and first STROKE management APP in 2023 created by trainees. Dr. Lodi received numerous awards as the best teachers, mentors and researchers.

Education & Training

  • Neurosurgery, Wayne State University
    Neurosurgery, Wayne State UniversityFellowship, 2004 - 2004
  • SUNY-Buffalo
    SUNY-BuffaloFellowship, 2001 - 2002
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicinePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1998 - 2000
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsResidency, Internal Medicine/Neurology, 1995 - 1998
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsInternship, Internal Medicine, 1994 - 1995
  • Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (Northeastern Wisconsin)
    Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (Northeastern Wisconsin)Residency, Psychiatry, 1993 - 1994
  • Mymensingh Medical College
    Mymensingh Medical CollegeClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License Active through 2013
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology
  • UCNSNeurocritical Care
  • UCNSNeuroimaging

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Golden Apple Ward by NJ Medical School Student Council NJ Medical School 2003
  • GQ award by the Neurology Residency Committee Department of Neurology, SUNY Upstate Medical University 2009
  • Best gust speaker for 2010 Upstate EMS Symposium Upstate Medical University 2010
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Stent-assisted coiling of the ruptured wide-necked intracranial aneurysm  
    Lodi YM, Latorre JG, El-Zammar Z, Swarnkar A, Deshaies E and Fessler RD, Journal of Neurointerventioal Surgery, 1/1/2012
  • Single Stage versus Multi-staged Stent-assisted Endovascular Repair of Intracranial Aneurysms  
    Lodi YM, Latorre JG, El-Zammar Z, Swarnkar A, Gordon V, Whapham J, Malek A and Fessler RD, Journal of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (JVIN), 1/1/2011
  • "Revascularization of Onyx Induced Intra-Operative Occlusion of Vertebro-Basilar Artery Using the Merci Device"  
    Shon G. Michael, MBBS, Amar S. Swarnkar, MDJulius Gene S. Latorre, MD MPH, Tarakad S. Ramachandran, MD, Yahia M. Lodi, MD, Neurocrit Care, 1/1/2010
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • "Primary Acute Stroke Thrombectomy In 3 Hours From Large Artery Occlusion (PAST3-LAO)- A pilot Study"
    Lodi YM, Reddy VV, Shehades K, Hourani A, Chou C-A, 12th Annual SNIS Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/27/2015
  • The Time of Recanalization Since Symptoms is a Predictor of Outcome in Patients who Underwent Stent Retriever Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke from Middle Cerebr...
    Lodi YM, Reddy VV, Shehades K, Hourani A, Chou C-A, 12th Annual SNIS Meeting, San Francisco, CA, 1/27/2015
  • "Loading doses of aspirin and clopidogrel prior to Enterprise stent-assisted repair of intracranial aneurysm-a pilot study"
    Reddy VV, Shehades K, Hourani A, Chou C-A, Lodi YM, American Academy of Neurology 67th Annual Meeting, Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC, 1/21/2015
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Lectures

  • Emergent endovascular therapy in acute ischemic stroke in 21st century and UHS-WMC experiences. 
    1/25/2015
  • Cranial vault mechanics and management of intracranial pressure/brain herniation including traumatic brain injury. 
    1/16/2015
  • Management of intracranial hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage-based on the recent evidence. 
    1/13/2015
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Other Languages

  • Bengali