Imad Najm, MD
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Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
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Neurological Institute
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.636.5860
- Fax:
- 216.445.4378
Treatment & Services
- Brain Malformation Surgery
- Clinical Neurophysiology
- Clinical Trials
- Cortical Brain Mapping
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) Interpretations
- Epilepsy Pharmacotherapy with Call Office
- Epilepsy Surgery and Video EEG Evaluation
- Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation
- Intracranial EEG Monitoring and Brain Mapping for Presurgical Evaluation
- Intraoperative Brain Mapping and Monitoring
- Specialized EEG with Subdural Grids
- Vagal Nerve Stimulation
- Video EEG Monitoring
- Wada Test
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Adult Epilepsy
- Benign Focal Epilepsies and Variants
- Brain Malformations Causing Epilepsy
- Complex Epilepsy in Adults
- Epilepsy
- Geriatric Epilepsy
- Intractable (Drug Resistant) Epilepsy
- Malformations of Cortical Development
- Neurofibromatosis Causing Epilepsy
- Non-Epileptic Seizure
- Seizures
- Seizures - Febrile
- Sleep and Epilepsy Issues
- Status Epilepticus (Continuous Seizures)
- Traumatic Brain Injury Causing Seizures
- Women's Health and Epilepsy
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View All PlansAbout Imad Najm, MD
Imad Michel Najm, MD, is Director of Cleveland Clinic's Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute.
Dr Najm received his Medical Doctor degree from Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon in 1988. After one year of internship in Paris, France, Dr Najm became a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Department of Neurobiology at the University of Southern California from 1989 till 1992. During that period, Dr Najm's research focused on the basic mechanisms of status epilepticus induced neuronal injury.
Dr Najm completed his Residency in Adult Neurology at Cleveland Clinic in 1996, and a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy at Cleveland Clinic in 1997.
Dr. Najm received his board certification in adult neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 1998, with an added qualification in clinical neurophysiology in 1999.
Between 2000 and 2003, Dr Najm served as the Director of the Epilepsy and Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship Program at Cleveland Clinic. In 2003, he became the Head of the Section of Adult Epilepsy within the Department of Neurology at Cleveland Clinic and in 2006 he assumed his current position as the Director of the Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Center.
Dr. Najm has over 22 years experience in Clinical and Basic Mechanisms of Epilepsy. This includes conducting numerous research projects dedicated to exploring the topic of mechanisms of epilepsy and malformations of cortical dysplasia.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
1997
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic Epilepsy Training Program
Epilepsy/Clinical Neurophysiology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1997
Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Neurology
Cleveland,
OH USA
1996
Internship - Sacre Coeur Hospital
Medicine
Beirut,
1989
Medical Education - St. Joseph University Faculty of Medicine
MD
Beirut,
Lebanon
1988
Professional Highlights
- Research Programs Committees, Cleveland Clinic Foundation: Metabolic changes leading to neuronal damage in the temporal lobes of an epileptic model (July 1994-June 1995 and July 1995-June 1996).
- Cleveland Clinic Neuroscience Research Day (1994)
- Cleveland Clinic Neuroscience Research Day (1995)
- American Epilepsy Society: Glaxo Junior Investigator Award (1996)
- Principal Investigator: Epilepsy Foundation of America
- Principal Investigator: National Institutes of Health (K08 and R21)
- Principal Investigator: US Department of Defense
Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Epilepsy
Specialty Interests
Medical and surgical management of adult and geriatric epilepsy, malformations of cortical dysplasia, basic mechanisms of epilepsy, post-traumatic epilepsy.
Awards & Honors
- Cleveland Magazine Best Doctors (2006, 2007)
- Epilepsy Association of North East Ohio: Legacy Award (2006)
- Starthmore's Who's Who, Lifetime Member
Memberships
- American Epilepsy Society
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Neurological Association
Research & Publications
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As of 8/18/2023, Dr. Najm has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
Consulting and/or Speaking. Dr. Najm receives fees of $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) as a paid consultant, speaker or as a member of an advisory committee for the following companies:
- Eisai Co., Ltd.
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74 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall | Star Ratings | |
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Explains | 4.9 | |
Listens | 4.7 | |
Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 5 | |
Patient Rating of Doctor | 5 |
17 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Nov 8, 2023
Dr njam is amazing in every way!!
Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023
Dr Najm talked to us in a very personal way and expressed his concern about my situation. He suggested a course of action which we are following
Reviewed on Oct 11, 2023
The biggest thing I have told people in relaying my experience, is that Doctor sat knee to knee with my wife and I and "listened ". He made sure he had a thorough understanding of our concerns.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Dr Najm is the best. He is knowledgeable, professional, and compassionate. He did an excellent job asking questions about our son's condition, communicating back to us what he believes the diagnosis is, followed by what actions to take next. He made us feel like our son's care was his number one priority. We are very thankful to have Dr Najm as our son's doctor.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Nothing negative to say in 4 years since working with Dr. Najm.
Reviewed on Aug 16, 2023
Dr. Najm exceeds our expectations with both his medical and technical expertise and the professional and human empathy he embodies.
Reviewed on May 31, 2023
Doctor Najm always gave the best care of me, He was patient and answered my questions and explains the treatment options in great details. Doctor Najm is a wonderful doctor. His assistant was responsible and excellent.
Reviewed on Apr 19, 2023
Dr. Najm is an excellent doctor. He is very compassionate and knowledgeable. His sense of humor puts you at ease when you are dealing with a difficult medical issue.
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023
Really felt good the with the doctor
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023
Dr Najm provided the greatest treatment and care he could give me. He gave very thorough details regarding each treatment strategy. My sense of security was strong.
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023
Very friendly and excellent experience with dr Najam
Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023
Dr. Najm is always concerned about my health and how I'm doing and let's me know that if I need anything to always call him
Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023
No problem Excellent Provider
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023
Dr. Najm was extremely knowledgeable and was able to relay his understanding of my situation to me in a clear and concise manner both verbally and using a brain manipulative. He was incredibly kind and sympathetic to my situation and was driven by both finding solutions and patient comfort. I would recommend his expertise to anyone in my situation!
Reviewed on Jan 30, 2023
I will definitely be coming back for Dr. Najm's care.
Reviewed on Dec 7, 2022
Again. Overall it was a good experience. Very glad to have come to your clinic. I feel very fortunate to have been paired with Dr. Imad Najm.
Reviewed on Nov 30, 2022
No better doctor you'll ever find!!!! Seriously......