Javad Hekmat-panah, MD

UChicago Faculty Physicians

Javad Hekmat-panah, MD

Professor of Neurological Surgery

25 Insurance Plans Accepted

Javad Hekmat-panah, MD, has 35 years of experience as a neurosurgeon and neurologist. He now offers evaluations, consultations and second opinions for patients with complex neurological conditions and back pain.

Dr. Hekmat-panah is an active medical researcher. His areas of focus include brain tumors and brain injuries caused by trauma and ischemia.

Dr. Hekmat-panah is a recent recipient of the Distinguished Educator/Mentor Lifetime Achievement Award at the University of Chicago. He was nominated by his peers for his accomplishments and contributions to the community.

In 2023, the Dr. Javad Hekmat-panah Award for Outstanding Performance in the Field of Neurological Surgery was established, which commemorates his tireless commitment to providing exemplary patient care, advancing medical science and demonstrating unwavering support for education. This distinguished accolade recognizes an exceptional medical student for their unwavering dedication and significant achievement in the field of neurosurgery.

Specialties

Areas of Expertise

Board Certifications

  • Neurological Surgery
  • Neurology

Memberships & Medical Societies

  • American Academy of Neurology
  • Chicago Surgical Society
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons
  • American College of Surgeons
  • Chicago Neurological Society
  • Society of Neurological Surgeons

Practicing Since

  • 1964

Languages Spoken

  • Farsi
  • English
  • French

Medical Education

  • University of Tehran of Medical Sciences

Internship

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

Residency

  • University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics; University of Chicago Medicine

News & Research

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  • Aetna HMO (specialists only)
  • Aetna POS
  • Aetna PPO
  • BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
  • BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
  • BCBS PPO
  • Cigna HMO
  • Cigna POS
  • Cigna PPO
  • CountyCare *see insurance page
  • Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
  • Medicare
  • Multiplan PPO
  • PHCS PPO
  • United Choice Plus POS/PPO
  • United Options (PPO)
  • United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
  • United W500 Emergent Wrap
  • Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
  • BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
  • United Choice HMO (specialists only)
  • University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)

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