
Overview
Hasan R. Syed, MD, was born in Morganton, NC and raised outside of Washington, D.C. He graduated as valedictorian of his high school class and attended Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) as a Presidential Scholar in the Honors College. While in Richmond, he majored in Biomedical Engineering and graduated summa cum laude. He remained at VCU to complete his medical degree, where he was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society. During this time, Dr. Syed was awarded funding through the Office of Research for a master’s degree to investigate cancer stem cell biology at King's College London. Dr. Syed completed his internship and neurological surgery residency at Georgetown University under Kevin McGrail, MD He received numerous awards during his training, including the resident traveling fellowship from the AANS/CNS Section on pediatric neurosurgery, and published manuscripts, book chapters and delivered oral presentations on both adult and pediatric brain and spinal disorders. Following completion of his post-graduate training, he relocated to Chicago to complete a prestigious subspecialty fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, Northwestern University under renowned pediatric neurosurgeon Tad Tomita, MD After spending three years at the University of Virginia as an assistant professor and associate residency program director, Dr. Syed joined Children’s National Hospital as an associate professor and fellowship director with a focus in pediatric neurosurgery. His clinical interests include brain and spinal tumors, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, Chiari malformation, epilepsy, spinal dysraphism, spasticity, craniocervical spinal disorders, peripheral nerve injuries and Moyamoya disease. He also has a strong interest in minimal access surgeries for brain and spinal disorders in pediatric patients. Dr. Syed is certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery (ABNS) and the American Board of Pediatric Neurosurgery (ABPNS). Outside of work, his interests include traveling and spending time with his family in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Syed is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Metopic Ridge, Craniosynostosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
Dr. Syed is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2020. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 70 peer reviewed articles.
Graduate Institution
Residency
Specialties
Board Certifications
Fellowships
Hospital Affiliations
Languages Spoken
Gender
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
- PPO
- POS
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- POS
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 3400, Washington, DC 20010
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Room 1300, Washington, DC 20010
7625 Maple Lawn Boulevard, Suite 230, Fulton, MD 20759
3023 Hamaker Court, Fairfax, VA 22031
9850 Key West Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850
111 Michigan Avenue Northwest, Washington, DC 20010
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.
Main Hospital-Diabetes Complex Clinic
Robert Keating, MD, is currently a McCullough distinguished professor, interim senior vice president, Neuroscience and Behavioral Medicine Center and chief of Neurosurgery at Children’s National Hospital. A graduate of Georgetown University Medical School, he completed a neurosurgery residency and fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery/craniofacial surgery at the Albert Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY. Following his training, Dr. Keating served in the U.S. Navy and was stationed at the Oakland Naval Hospital serving as the chief from 1991-1994. After his time in the Navy, he returned to the Bronx where he was on staff at Montefiore Medical Center as well as the Bronx Municipal Hospital Center for two years before coming back to Washington, D.C., in 1996 to join the faculty at Children’s National Dr. Keating's past appointments include the president of the medical staff at Children’s National, as well as head of credentials. He currently maintains a busy practice of pediatric neurosurgery, with an emphasis on tumors, Chiari malformations, craniofacial reconstruction, spinal dysraphism, spasticity and brachial plexus surgery. As a member of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery and International Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery, he has published and presented extensively in the field. His publications include the previous texts, “An Atlas of Orbitocranial Surgery” and “Tumors of the Pediatric Nervous System” (2nd edition published in 2013), with current work on Neurosurgical Operative Atlas, (2nd ed. Goodrich JT, and Keating RF, Thieme) due for publication in 2018. He is also chair, medical advisory committee on the Board of the American Syringomyelia Alliance Project as well as a founding member of the Posterior Fossa Society and maintains long-standing membership in the CNS, AANS, ASPN and ISPN. Dr. Keating is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Metopic Ridge, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Keating is board certified in Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 2000 and Neurological Surgery: American Board Of Neurological Surgery, 1993.
Main Hospital-Surgical Specialty Clinic
Marc Levitt is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. He has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Levitt is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hirschsprung Disease, Total Intestinal Aganglionosis, Bowel Incontinence, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Levitt is board certified in Pediatric Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2012, Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 2010, and Cardiothoracic Surgery: American Board Of Surgery, 2010.
Telehealth Video Visit
Chima Oluigbo, MD, FRCSC, FAANS, is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Children’s National Hospital and Professor of Neurological Surgery, Neurology and Pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in neurological surgery at University Hospitals Birmingham, England and subsequently completed fellowships at the University of Colorado (pediatric neurosurgery) and the Ohio State University (functional and stereotactic neurosurgery). He is board certified by the American Board of Pediatric Neurological Surgery and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. He is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and an active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) and the AANS/CNS Section on Pediatric Neurological Surgery. Dr. Oluigbo cares for children with all types of diseases of the nervous system such as epilepsy, brain and spine tumors, hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, spina bifida and tethered spinal cord. He specializes in the surgical care of children with epilepsy as well as pediatric functional and restorative neurosurgery. He uses minimally invasive techniques to treat patients with epilepsy. These techniques include the Visualase laser ablation therapy and the ROSA robot assisted epilepsy surgery. He also uses advanced intraoperative magnetic resonance imaging (iMRI) during epilepsy surgery to optimize seizure control outcomes. Dr. Oluigbo previously led the epilepsy surgery service at the Ohio State University Medical Center where he was actively involved in functional neurosurgery (deep brain stimulation). His research interests include epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, functional neurological restoration and the development of innovative neuromodulation therapies for the treatment of chronic neurological disorders including epilepsy, movement disorders, neurobehavioral and cognitive disorders, chronic pain and spasticity in children. Dr. Oluigbo is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cortical Dysplasia, Epilepsy, Seizures, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Craniectomy. Dr. Oluigbo is board certified in American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery, 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Hasan R. Syed
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Hasan R. Syed?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Hasan R. Syed by calling their office at 202-476-7409. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Hasan R. Syed a top-rated expert for Hydrocephalus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Hasan R. Syed is classified as an Advanced expert for Hydrocephalus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Hasan R. Syed specialize in?
While Dr. Hasan R. Syed is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Hydrocephalus, Metopic Ridge, and Craniosynostosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Hasan R. Syed participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Hasan R. Syed has published 70 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hydrocephalus. You can view a list of Dr. Hasan R. Syed's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Hasan R. Syed accept my insurance?
Dr. Hasan R. Syed accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 202-476-7409 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Syed isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Syed isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Bulging FontanellesDr. Syed isAdvanced. Learn about Bulging Fontanelles.
- Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Syed isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- CraniosynostosisDr. Syed isAdvanced. Learn about Craniosynostosis.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Syed isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Syed isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Syed isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- AstrocytomaDr. Syed isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Syed isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.


