Faisal Ibrahim, MD

Neurologist
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    About me

    Dr. Faisal Ibrahim obtained his medical school training followed by Weill Cornell affiliated residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Neurology in Doha, Qatar before moving to the United States, where he completed a residency in Neurology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and a fellowship in Epilepsy at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation.

    Dr. Ibrahim is a fellowship-trained neurologist specializing in epilepsy.  Dr. Ibrahim's expertise includes comprehensive management of epilepsy in adults, video (electroencephalography) monitoring, ambulatory EEG reading, presurgical evaluation, cortical mapping and invasive EEG monitoring for patients with medically refractory epilepsy and managing neuromodulation devices (Responsive Neuro-stimulation, Vagus nerve stimulation and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Dr. Ibrahim is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) and in epilepsy.  He is a member of numerous professional organizations including the American Academy of Neurology and the American Epilepsy Society.

    Dr. Ibrahim has been elected as a fellow of the European Academy of Neurology and is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom (MRCPUK).

    He is the recipient of honors academic and research awards.  Dr. Ibrahim has authored several publications on all aspects of Neurology and epilepsy.

    Treatments offered: 

    Epilepsy Pharmacotherapy, Video EEG Evaluation, Epilepsy surgery evaluation, Intracranial EEG monitoring and Brain mapping for presurgical evaluation, Interpretation of EEG in the critical care setting, Managing Neuromodulation devices (RNS,DBS,VNS), Intraoperative Brain Mapping and Monitoring, Cortical Brain Mapping and Clinical Trials. 

    Gender

    Male

    Education & training

    Positions
    Assistant Professor
    Board Certifications
    American Board of Epilepsy
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
    European Board of Neurology
    Membership of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom -Arab Board of Health Specializations in Internal Medicine
    Medical School
    MBBS, OIU, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Sudan
    MD, Internal Medicine, Weill Cornell affiliated HMC, Doha, Qatar
    Residency
    Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL Neurology Residency Program - 2021
    Weill Cornell, HMC, Doha, Qatar, Internal Medicine Residency Program- 2011
    Fellowship
    Cleveland Clinic Foundation - Epilepsy Fellowship 07/2021-06/2022
    Weill Cornell, HMC- Neurology Fellowship 08/2012-07/2015

    Specialties

    Treatments & procedures

    Clinical locations

    Locations

    SIU Neurology Clinic

    751 N. Rutledge St. Springfield, IL 62702 Suite 3100
    Mon - Fri: 8:00 am-4:30 pm

    Clinical trials

    Trial
    Neurology

    A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of XEN1101 as Adjunctive Therapy in Primary Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizures

    Active recruiting

    The primary objective is to assess the effect of XEN1101 versus placebo on reducing PGTCS frequency in subjects with PGTCS.

    Trial
    Neurology

    A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of XEN1101 as Adjunctive Therapy in Focal-Onset Seizures

    Active recruiting

    The primary objective of this study is to assess the effect of XEN1101 versus placebo on reducing focal seizure frequency.

    Trial
    Neurology

    An Open-Label, Multicenter, Outpatient Extension Study to Evaluate the Safety and Tolerability of Staccato Alprazolam in Study Participants 12 Years of Age and Older with Stereotypical Prolonged Seizures

    Active recruiting

    The primary endpoint of this study is to evaluate the long-term safety and tolerability of Staccato alprazolam.

    Trial
    Neurology

    A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter, Outpatient, Parallel-Group Study to Assess the Efficacy and Safety of Staccato Alprazolam in Study Participants 12 Years of Age and Older with Stereotypical Prolonged Seizures

    Active recruiting

    The purpose of this study is to compare the success of a single admnistration of Staccato alprazolam compared with placebo in rapidly terminating a seizure episode within 90seconds after IMP administration.

    Trial
    Neurology

    Safety and Therapeutic Measures of Transcranial Cathodal Direct Current Stimulation (TDCS) in Patients with Refractory Focal Epilepsy

    Active recruiting

    The purpose of this study is to evaluate efficacy, safety, and tolerability of repeated, daily sessions of transcranial cathodal direct current stimulation (tDCS).