
Overview
Dr. Wajd Al-Holou was raised in southeast Michigan. After attending the University of Michigan Medical School, where he graduated with the highest award for research, he then began a 7-year Neurosurgery residency at the University of Michigan. Upon completion of residency in 2016, he completed a Complex Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship at the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. His training focused on the management of complex brain tumors, spinal tumors, and skull base malignancies.Dr. Al-Holou specializes in the management of complex brain tumors, primarily focusing on gliomas and metastases to the brain. Dr. Al-Holou has expertise in the use of awake mapping techniques, microsurgery, and image-guidance to maximize tumor removal in the safest possible manner. He also specializes in the management of meningiomas and spinal tumors.Dr. Al-Holou is the co-founder and co-director of the Michigan Medicine Multidisciplinary Brain Tumor Clinic (M3BTC). As a member of this Neuro-Oncology multidisciplinary team, he works strategically to ensure personalized treatment recommendations that will maximize the benefits for each individual patient.Currently, he is a member of the AANS/CNS Executive Committee of the Section on Tumors. He served as the Co-Chair for Tumor Section Scientific Program for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) in 2018 and is a member of the Society of Neuro-Oncology. He also serves as an editor for cancer journal, BMC Cancer.Dr. Al-Holou is committed to research and education in Neurosurgery and his life-long goal is improving the survival and outcomes for patients with tumors. His research interest focuses primarily on understanding the genetic mechanisms of recurrence in glioblastoma, and in identifying precision medicine therapies to target resistant tumors.
Dr. Al-Holou is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, Astrocytoma, Oligodendroglioma, and Awake Craniotomy.
Dr. Al-Holou is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Al-Holou is currently accepting new patients.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception G, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
C. S. Mott Children's Hospital
Hugh Garton is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Garton is highly rated in 73 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Garton is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Garton is currently accepting new patients.
Taubman Center
Aditya S. Pandey, M.D. achieved his Bachelors of Science in Biological and Engineering Sciences from the Washington University in St. Louis and Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He then gained training in neurological surgery with sub-specialty training in microsurgical and endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disorders under the guidance of Dr. Robert Rosenwasser at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Pandey specializes in treating individuals who have blood vessel related diseases of the brain and spinal cord (e.g., aneurysms, AVM, stroke, fistulas, cavernomas, bleeding within the brain, etc.) as well as practicing general neurosurgery (spinal disorders, brain tumors, and traumatic brain injury). Dr. Pandey is able to perform the latest techniques to treat stroke utilizing suction-stent thrombectomy techniques as well as treating the most complex of aneurysms utilizing flow diversion technology. He is one of two neurosurgeons in the Ann Arbor region who are trained to perform both open surgeries and endovascular procedures when treating patients with brain blood vessel related diseases. Dr. Pandey is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Pandey is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Pandey is currently accepting new patients.
Taubman Center
Dr. Jason Heth attended The University of Iowa where he received his medical degree and also completed his residency in Neurosurgery. Dr. Heth then completed additional training in Skull Base Neurosurgery, completing a fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. After completing his fellowship, he joined the faculty of the University of Michigan. Dr. Heth specializes in brain tumor treatment, including surgical removal, radiosurgery, and basic research. His primary areas of interest focus on gliomas, glioblastoma, brain metastasis, and meningiomas. He is also involved in medical student education and quality improvement programs at the University of Michigan. Dr. Heth is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Heth is board certified in Neurological Surgery. Dr. Heth is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Wajd N. Al-Holou
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Is Dr. Wajd N. Al-Holou a top-rated expert for Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Wajd N. Al-Holou is classified as an Distinguished expert for Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), 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. Wajd N. Al-Holou specialize in?
While Dr. Wajd N. Al-Holou is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), Posterior Fossa Tumor, and Astrocytoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Wajd N. Al-Holou accept my insurance?
Dr. Wajd N. Al-Holou accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-909-4449 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)Dr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- GliosarcomaDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Al-Holou isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Advanced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Al-Holou isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Al-Holou isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Al-Holou isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain HerniationDr. Al-Holou isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Al-Holou isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Al-Holou isAdvanced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Choroid Plexus CystDr. Al-Holou isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Cyst.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Al-Holou isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Familial PorencephalyDr. Al-Holou isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Porencephaly.
- MeningiomaDr. Al-Holou isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
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- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- ApoplexyDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- DeliriumDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.
- Donohue SyndromeDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Donohue Syndrome.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.
- Epidural HematomaDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Hematoma.
- Fractured SpineDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- HydrocephalusDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Legius SyndromeDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Legius Syndrome.
- MeningitisDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Pallister-Hall SyndromeDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Pallister-Hall Syndrome.
- Pituitary TumorDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Pituitary Tumor.
- PorencephalyDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Porencephaly.
- Processing Deficient Progeroid Laminopathies (PDPL)
- ProgeriaDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Progeria.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- RASopathiesDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about RASopathies.
- SchizencephalyDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Schizencephaly.
- SchwannomaDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Schwannoma.
- SeizuresDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Spinal Cord AbscessDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Spinal Cord Abscess.
- StrokeDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SubependymomaDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Subependymoma.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Traumatic Brain InjuryDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Traumatic Brain Injury.
- Werner SyndromeDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Werner Syndrome.
- Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch SyndromeDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Wiedemann-Rautenstrauch Syndrome.
- Wolfram SyndromeDr. Al-Holou isExperienced. Learn about Wolfram Syndrome.


