Omar Tanweer, M.D.
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Positions
- Associate Professor
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Neurosurgery
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, US
- Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
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Neurosurgery
Baylor College of Medicine
- Associate Professor
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Radiology
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, United States
- Director of Neuro-Endovascular Fellowship
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Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas United States
Addresses
- Dept. of Neurosurgery (Office)
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7200 CAMBRIDGE STREET
Suite 9B
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-4696
- Dept. of Neurosurgery (Clinic)
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7200 CAMBRIDGE STREET
Suite 9B
Houston, TX 77030
United States
Phone: (713) 798-4696
Education
- Residency at New York University
- 06/2017 - New York, New York United States
- Fellowship at New York University
- 06/2018 - New York, New York United States
Professional Statement
Omar Tanweer, M.D. is a neurosurgeon specializing in the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases. Dr. Tanweer’s clinical disciplines include open surgical, endovascular and radiosurgical treatment options. His interest in cerebrovascular approaches started while in medical school at the University of Buffalo. He completed his residency and fellowship training at New York University, where he later joined as faculty and led the NYU-LI Cerebrovascular efforts as director. Dr. Tanweer’s practice is now based at Baylor Medicine’s McNair Campus and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center where he serves as Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery.Our goal is to provide the cutting edge technology and techniques using a patient-centered approach and a focus on safety and efficacy to treat all cerebrovascular pathology.
Disorder & Treatment Specializations:
Carotid Stenosis
Intracranial Atherosclerosis Disease
Brain Aneurysms
Brain Arteriovenous Malformations
Arteriovenous Fistulas
Cavernous Malformations
Moyamoya Disease
Pulsatile Tinnitus from Venous Stenosis
Stroke
Spinal Vascular Diseases
Head and Neck and Spinal Tumor Embolizations
Minimally Invasive treatments for Subdural Hematomas
Selected Publications
- "Minimizing SARS-CoV-2 exposure when performing surgical interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic." ; Pubmed PMID: 32434798
- "SARS-CoV-2 and Stroke in a New York Healthcare System.." ; Pubmed PMID: 32432996
- "Flow Diversion for Intracranial Aneurysm Treatment: Trials Involving Flow Diverters and Long-Term Outcomes.." ; Pubmed PMID: 31838533
- "Endarterectomy for symptomatic internal carotid artery web.." ; Pubmed PMID: 32858515
- "Middle meningeal artery embolization for chronic subdural hematoma: a multi-center experience of 154 consecutive embolizations.." ; Pubmed PMID: 33026434
- "Considerations for Performing Emergent Neurointerventional Procedures in a COVID-19 Environment.." ; Pubmed PMID: 32358606
- "Endovascular and Microsurgical Aneurysm Training in a Chicken Thigh and Leg Pulsatile Model.." ; Pubmed PMID: 30641239
- "Transclival Approach for Resection of a Pontine Cavernous Malformation." ; Pubmed PMID: 32047906
- "DynaCT Enhancement of Subdural Membranes After Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization: Insights into Pathophysiology.." ; Pubmed PMID: 32298816
- "Endovascular Treatment of Aneurysms Using Flow-Diversion Embolization." ; Pubmed PMID: 33517417
- "Superficial Temporal Artery to Middle Cerebral Artery Cranial Bypass for Nonmoyamoya Steno-Occlusive Disease in Patients Who Failed Optimal Medical Treatment: A Case Series.." ; Pubmed PMID: 33475724
- "The Effect of Hyperglycemia on Infarct Growth after Reperfusion: An Analysis of the DEFUSE 3 trial." ; Pubmed PMID: 33166769
- "Middle meningeal artery embolization treatment of nonacute subdural hematomas in the elderly: a multiinstitutional experience of 151 cases.." ; Pubmed PMID: 33002874
- "Anticoagulation use and Hemorrhagic Stroke in SARS-CoV-2 Patients Treated at a New York Healthcare System.." ; Pubmed PMID: 32839867
- "Acute stroke care in a New York City comprehensive stroke center during the COVID-19 pandemic." ; Pubmed PMID: 32807471
- "Infection risk in endovascular neurointerventions: a comparative analysis of 549 cases with and without prophylactic antibiotic use.." ; Pubmed PMID: 30738405
- "Possible Empirical Evidence of Glymphatic System on Computed Tomography After Endovascular Perforations.." ; Pubmed PMID: 31655242
- "Radial Arterial Access for Thoracic Intraoperative Spinal Angiography in the Prone Position.." ; Pubmed PMID: 32032790
- "Stroke Treatment Delay Limits Outcome After Mechanical Thrombectomy: Stratification by Arrival Time and ASPECTS.." ; Pubmed PMID: 32592619
- "A comparative review of the hemodynamics and pathogenesis of cerebral and abdominal aortic aneurysms: lessons to learn from each other.." ; Pubmed PMID: 25599042
- "A numerical framework for the mechanical analysis of dual-layer stents in intracranial aneurysm treatment.." ; Pubmed PMID: 26965472
- "Anterior choroidal artery patency and clinical follow-up after coverage with the pipeline embolization device.." ; Pubmed PMID: 25572948
- "Balloon-assisted tracking technique to overcome intracranial stenosis during thrombectomy for stroke.." ; Pubmed PMID: 30580285
- "Cavernous carotid aneurysms in the era of flow diversion: a need to revisit treatment paradigms.." ; Pubmed PMID: 25147199
- "Comparison of outcomes and utilization of extracranial-intracranial bypass versus intracranial stenting for intracranial stenosis.." ; Pubmed PMID: 25593762
- "Delayed hemorrhage from the tissue of an occluded arteriovenous malformation after stereotactic radiosurgery: report of 3 cases.." ; Pubmed PMID: 27285542
- "Epidural Blood Patch Performed for Severe Intracranial Hypotension Following Lumbar Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage for Intracranial Aneurysm Surgery. Retrospective Series and Literature Review.." ; Pubmed PMID: 27065093
- "Flow diversion and microvascular plug occlusion for the treatment of a complex unruptured basilar/superior cerebellar artery aneurysm: case report.." ; Pubmed PMID: 29957112
- "Indication and technique for using the Pipeline embolization device to treat intracranial aneurysms.." ; Pubmed PMID: 29600914
- "Multicenter Postmarket Analysis of the Neuroform Atlas Stent for Stent-Assisted Coil Embolization of Intracranial Aneurysms.." ; Pubmed PMID: 32467183
- "National trends in utilization and outcomes of angioplasty and stenting for revascularization in intracranial stenosis.." ; Pubmed PMID: 24314879
- "Neurosurgical decision making: personal and professional preferences.." ; Pubmed PMID: 25574570
- "Open and endoscopic excision of calvarial dermoid and epidermoid cysts: a single center experience on 128 consecutive cases.." ; Pubmed PMID: 27550433
- "Posterior Dynamic Stabilization of the Lumbar Spine Review of Biomechanical and Clinical Studies.." ; Pubmed PMID: 29799368
- "Posterior Spinal Artery Aneurysm Presenting with Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis.." ; Pubmed PMID: 27114966
- "Rapid aneurysm growth and rupture in systemic lupus erythematosus.." ; Pubmed PMID: 25657862
- "Suprasellar epithelioid hemangioendothelioma: Case report and review of the literature.." ; Pubmed PMID: 27656318
- "The current cancer care crisis and considerations for neurosurgery.." ; Pubmed PMID: 24456828
- "The emerging role of virtual presence in neurosurgery.." ; Pubmed PMID: 24657564
- "The prevalence of the ponticulus posticus (arcuate foramen) and its importance in the Goel-Harms procedure: meta-analysis and review of the literature.." ; Pubmed PMID: 24055572
- "The utility of a multimaterial 3D printed model for surgical planning of complex deformity of the skull base and craniovertebral junction.." ; Pubmed PMID: 26943848
- "To Fuse or Not to Fuse: That is (Still) the Question.." ; Pubmed PMID: 27476692
- "Tranexamic Acid for Treatment of Residual Subdural Hematoma After Bedside Twist-Drill Evacuation.." ; Pubmed PMID: 27032521
- "Tuberous Sclerosis Health Care Utilization Based on the National Inpatient Sample Database: A Review of 5655 Hospitalizations.." ; Pubmed PMID: 27025453
- "Use of Pipeline Embolization Devices for treatment of a direct carotid-cavernous fistula.." ; Pubmed PMID: 25981434
- "A mouse model for fetal maternal stem cell transfer during ischemic cardiac injury.." ; Pubmed PMID: 22883609
- "Atlantoaxial fusion with screw-rod constructs: meta-analysis and review of literature.." ; Pubmed PMID: 22469526
- "Atlantoaxial fusion with transarticular screws: meta-analysis and review of the literature.." ; Pubmed PMID: 22469527
- "Comparison of safety and stability of C-2 pars and pedicle screws for atlantoaxial fusion: meta-analysis and review of the literature.." ; Pubmed PMID: 23039110
- "Comparison of screw malposition and vertebral artery injury of C2 pedicle and transarticular screws: meta-analysis and review of the literature.." ; Pubmed PMID: 22614268
- "Efficacy of vagus nerve stimulation over time: review of 65 consecutive patients with treatment-resistant epilepsy treated with VNS > 10 years.." ; Pubmed PMID: 21296622
- "Endovascular obliteration of a ruptured posterior spinal artery pseudoaneurysm.." ; Pubmed PMID: 22881040
- "Fetal cells traffic to injured maternal myocardium and undergo cardiac differentiation.." ; Pubmed PMID: 22082491
- "Impact of Starting Point and Bicortical Purchase of C1 Lateral Mass Screws on Atlantoaxial Fusion: Meta-Analysis and Review of the Literature.." ; Pubmed PMID: 23563339
- "Impact of starting point and C2 nerve status on the safety and accuracy of C1 lateral mass screws: meta-analysis and review of the literature.." ; Pubmed PMID: 23429321
- "Is external cervical orthotic bracing necessary after posterior atlantoaxial fusion with modern instrumentation: meta-analysis and review of literature.." ; Pubmed PMID: 22484066
- "Outcome comparison of atlantoaxial fusion with transarticular screws and screw-rod constructs: meta-analysis and review of literature.." ; Pubmed PMID: 23128387
- "Outcomes of fusion for lateral atlantoaxial osteoarthritis: meta-analysis and review of literature.." ; Pubmed PMID: 23022635
- "Risks for hemorrhagic complications after placement of external ventricular drains with early chemical prophylaxis against venous thromboembolisms.." ; Pubmed PMID: 23991846
- "Suprasellar hamartoma and arachnoid cyst.." ; Pubmed PMID: 22381854
- "101 30-Day outcomes of resolute onyx stent for symptomatic intracranial stenosis: a multicenter propensity-score matched comparison with SAMMPRIS trial.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36924488
- "Sonolucent cranioplasty in extracranial to intracranial bypass surgery: early multicenter experience of 44 cases.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36929760
- "Middle meningeal artery embolization as a perioperative adjunct to surgical evacuation of nonacute subdural hematomas: An multicenter analysis of safety and efficacy.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36908233
- "30-Day outcomes of resolute onyx stent for symptomatic intracranial stenosis: a multicenter propensity score-matched comparison with stenting versus aggressive medical management for preventing recurrent stroke in intracranial stenosis trial.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36700730
- "General anesthesia vs procedural sedation for failed NeuroThrombectomy undergoing rescue stenting: intention to treat analysis.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36597943
- "Predictors and outcomes of first pass efficacy in posterior circulation strokes: Insights from STAR collaboration.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36579794
- "Arachnoid granulation causing unilateral pulsatile tinnitus treated eith dural venous sinus stenting.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36509447
- "Surgical cytoreduction of deep-seated high-grade glioma through tubular retractor.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36334293
- "PulseRider-assisted embolization of a distal anterior cerebral artery bifurcation aneurysm: illustrative case.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36303500
- "Outcomes of endovascular embolization for Vein of Galen malformations: An individual participant data meta-analysis.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36245731
- "Use of transcarotid artery revascularization for mechanical thrombectomy and treatment of symptomatic high-grade carotid artery stenosis associated with free-floating thrombus: illustrative case.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36130533
- "COManeci MechANical dilation for vasospasm (COMMAND): multicenter experience.." ; Pubmed PMID: 36002289
- "Stenting and angioplasty in neurothrombectomy: matched analysis of rescue intracranial stenting versus failed thrombectomy.." ; Pubmed PMID: 35770672
- "Management strategies of unanticipated intracranial stenosis during mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke: A survey of academic neurointerventionalists.." ; Pubmed PMID: 35758313
- "Radiographic and clinical outcomes with particle or liquid embolic agents for middle meningeal artery embolization of nonacute subdural hematomas.." ; Pubmed PMID: 35673710
- "Retreatment of residual and recurrent aneurysms after embolization with the woven EndoBridge Device: multicenter case series.." ; Pubmed PMID: 35244028
- "Safety of antithrombotic resumption in chronic subdural hematoma patients with middle meningeal artery embolization: a case control study.." ; Pubmed PMID: 35121536
- "Clinical reasoning: a 57-year-old man with stepwise progressive paraparesis, sensory loss, urinary retention, and constipation.." ; Pubmed PMID: 34799458
- "Carotid artery revascularization using the Walrus balloon guide catheter: safety and feasibility from a US multicenter experience.." ; Pubmed PMID: 34686574
- "Interventional neuroradiology in the time of plague: New York City, Spring 2020.." ; Pubmed PMID: 34668787
- "Safety and efficacy of balloon-mounted stent in the treatment of symptomatic intracranial atherosclerotic disease: a multicenter experience.." ; Pubmed PMID: 34349013
- "Remodeling of the posterior cerebral artery P1-segment after pipeline flow diverter treatment of posterior communicating artery aneurysms.." ; Pubmed PMID: 34066972
- "Letter: Considerations for Performing Emergent Neurointerventional Procedures in a COVID-19 Environment.." ; Pubmed PMID: 32358606
- "Balloon-assisted tracking technique to overcome intracranial stenosis during thrombectomy for stroke.." ; Pubmed PMID: 30567225
- "Editorial. Indication and technique for using the Pipeline embolization device to treat intracranial aneurysms.." ; Pubmed PMID: 29600914
- "Epidural Blood Patch Performed for Severe Intracranial Hypotension Following Lumbar Cerebrospinal Fluid Drainage for Intracranial Aneurysm Surgery. Retrospective Series and Literature Review.." ; Pubmed PMID: 27065093
Intellectual Property
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