Omar Choudhri, MD
Omar Choudhri, MD
Clinical Associate of Neurological Surgery
Specialties
- Neurosurgery
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
- External Professional Relationships
Omar Choudhri, MD, MHCI, FACS, FAANS, is an internationally recognized cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon with advanced training in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery. He specializes in diagnosing and treating complex disorders affecting blood vessels and skull base of the brain, combining minimally invasive endovascular procedures with open microsurgical techniques to provide individualized care for each patient. He focuses on providing safe, effective treatment with lasting results while protecting each patient’s quality of life.
Dr. Choudhri treats a wide range of cerebrovascular conditions, including:
- Brain aneurysm
- Stroke
- Carotid artery disease
- Arteriovenous malformations
- Dural arteriovenous fistulas
- Cerebral cavernous malformations
- Moyamoya disease
- Carotid and intracranial arterial stenosis
- Cerebral venous disorders
- Pulsatile tinnitus
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Skull base vascular lesions
- Other complex neurovascular conditions
Dr. Choudhri believes exceptional neurosurgical care begins with listening. He takes time to make sure patients and families understand their diagnosis, treatment options and what to expect. His goal is to help each patient make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcome and quality of life.
Throughout his career, Dr. Choudhri has helped build multidisciplinary neurovascular programs that bring together specialists from neurosurgery, stroke neurology, neuroradiology and other areas. He helped develop a nationally recognized program for pulsatile tinnitus and other cerebral venous disorders, caring for patients with complex conditions referred from across the United States and internationally.
Dr. Choudhri is also working to advance neurovascular surgery through endovascular robotics, advanced imaging and image-guided surgery. His research focuses on improving the understanding and treatment of cerebrovascular disease, with a particular interest in cerebral venous disorders and cerebrospinal fluid circulation. He has authored more than 180 peer-reviewed scientific publications and book chapters and has participated in multicenter clinical trials.
Dr. Choudhri is an accomplished educator and mentor who has trained neurosurgery residents, endovascular fellows and medical students. He is a frequent speaker at national and international scientific meetings and is committed to advancing the field through education, innovation and collaboration.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Endovascular Neurosurgery
- Cerebral Aneurysms (Brain Aneurysms )
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Cerebral Cavernous Malformation (CCM)
- Arteriovenous Malformations (AVM)
- Stroke
- Cerebral Vascular Malformations
- Chiari Malformation
- Cranioplasty and Skull Reconstruction
- Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
- Hydrocephalus
- Skull Base Tumors
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Pituitary Tumors
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Aga Khan University Medical College
Internship
- Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Residency
- Stanford University Hospital & Clinics
Fellowship
- Memorial Hermann Texas Medical Center; Stanford University Hospital & Clinics
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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