Dr. Ahmed R. Shakir
Overview
Dr. Ahmed Shakir brings in-depth clinical and teaching experience in neurosurgery to Texas Health Neurosurgery and Spine Specialists. He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is fellowship-trained in spine surgery from Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Dr. Shakir received his medical degree from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas before going on to complete his neurological surgery residency training at Medical College of Georgia in Augusta, GA. He has also worked as a clinical assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio.Dr. Shakir’s special interests include spinal trauma, spinal oncology and degenerative spine disorders. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons.
Dr. Shakir is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Laminectomy, and Gastrostomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations
1001 N Waldrop Dr, Ste 802, Arlington, TX 76012
1604 Hospital Pkwy, Ste 403, Bedford, TX 76022
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Texas Health Neurosurgery And Spine Specialists
Dr. Yinn Cher Ooi is a skilled surgeon, teacher and researcher in the area of neurosurgery. He came to the United States in 2009 from his native Malaysia to complete his medical education with distinction. Since that time, he has led quality improvement initiatives in cerebral revascularization and spine surgery. He also has pioneered the transition of neuroendovascular procedures from a primary femoral approach to the less intrusive radial approach. His research includes studies involving acute ischemic stroke treatment and mechanical thrombectomy in moderate/distal vessel occlusions.Dr. Ooi is a neurosurgeon with dual fellowship training in vascular and endovascular neurosurgery. He earned his medical degree Cum Laude at Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa. He completed his general surgery internship, neurosurgery residency and endovascular neurosurgery fellowship at the University of California - Los Angeles. He also completed his fellowship in open vascular neurosurgery at Second Affiliate Hospital of Zhejiang University in Hang Zhou, China. Dr. Ooi’s special clinical interests include complex open cerebrovascular surgery, minimally invasive endovascular neurosurgery, and cerebral revascularization surgery for stroke prevention and treatment. He is a member of the American Heart Association and Congress of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Ooi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Stroke. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.
Comprehensive Neurosurgery
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Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- StrokeDr. Shakir isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Shakir isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Shakir isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Shakir isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Shakir isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- SciaticaDr. Shakir isAdvanced. Learn about Sciatica.
- ScoliosisDr. Shakir isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain HerniationDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Shakir isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.