I am a neurologist at Memorial Healthcare System where I treat patients with a wide array of complex neurological disorders. This includes cerebrovascular disease, acute stroke syndromes, stroke mimics, vasculitis, autoimmune encephalitis, autoimmune neurological disorders, myasthenia gravis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), status epilepticus/seizure disorder and acute headache syndromes.

I specialize in vascular neurology and neuroimmunology and enjoy working with patients with cerebrovascular pathologies and neuroimmunological disorders including multiple sclerosis.

My decision to join the medical profession was a combination of my natural affinity for academics and my experience caring for several family members with chronic neurological conditions, such as my grandfather, who suffered a devastating stroke. My passion for neurology led me to complete fellowships in neuroimaging and multiple sclerosis and vascular neurology.

I love my work and have a strong passion for both the research and clinical aspects of neurology. I am intrigued by the constant advancement in the field and the ever-developing technologies that I can utilize to help my patients. I believe in compassionate patient care and establishing long-term relationships with my patients to provide excellent medical care. I also enjoy teaching residents and medical students and preparing the next generation of great neurologists. 

In addition to caring for patients and teaching, I have published in numerous peer-reviewed publications including Brain, Journal of Neuroimaging, Journal of the Neurological Sciences,  International Journal of Neuroscience, American Journal of Neuroradiology, CNS spectrums and Frontiers in Neurology. I’ve also presented at many national and international industry events, local multiple sclerosis awareness talks, various community talks and conferences. 

In my spare time, I enjoy playing cricket and spending time with family and friends.

Hospital Affiliations

• Memorial Hospital Miramar
• Memorial Hospital Pembroke
• Memorial Hospital West
• Memorial Regional Hospital

Gender

• Male

Languages

• Hindi urdu
• Punjabi

Education

Allama Iqbal Medical College, 2007

Internships

University Of Kentucky Hospital, 2018, Internal Medicine

Residency

University Of Kentucky Hospital, 2021, Neurology

Fellowships

Brigham And Women's Hospital, 2017
University Of Miami, Jackson Memorial Hospital, 2023, Vascular Neurology

Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-Neurology

Publications

Please view Dr. Fawad Yousuf’s publications on PubMed. 

Research

I have published and presented my work on both national and international platforms. My areas of research include cerebrovascular disorders, Susac syndrome, the treatment effect of multiple disease-modifying therapies on MRI metrics in patients with multiple sclerosis and neuroimaging. I also participate in quality improvement projects to improve stroke core measures and quality of care.

During my vascular neurology fellowship, I served as a principal investigator for the study “Retrospective chart review in Susac syndrome patients” at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and continue to collaborate with the project.

I also served as principal investigator for the study “Ocrelizumab in participants with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis” at Florida Atlantic University. I presented our research at the American Academy of Neurology annual meeting held in Boston in April 2023. 

Professional Organizations

• American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
• American Heart Association (AHA)
• Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers (CMSC)
• American Society of Neuroimaging (ASN)

Presentations

Poster Presentations:

• Waheed S, Carranza-Renteria O, Yousuf F. The great masquerader: recurrent ischemic strokes secondary to meningo-vascular syphilis in a 62-year-old patient with stroke risk factors (P12-5.019). American Academy of Neurology. (2023)
• Carranza-Renteria O, Waheed S, Babici D, Yousuf F. Neurologic Sequela of COVID-19. Guillain Barré Syndrome Following Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 Vaccination; A Case report (P13-1.005). American Academy of Neurology (2022)
• Yousuf F, Young B, Waheed S, Lee J. Evaluation of Appointment Adherence in the Transition of Care Clinic (4677). American Academy of Neurology. (2021)
• Yousuf F, King R, Ainger T, Hessler A. Autoimmune encephalitis following recovery of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection (2756). American Academy of Neurology. (2021)
• Waheed S, Yousuf F, Lee J. Cerebral Lymphocytic Vasculitis presenting with behavioral changes and mimicking hemorrhage vs. neoplasm on neuroimaging (2739). American Academy of Neurology. April 17, 2021
• Young BA, Yousuf F, Waheed S, Lee J. Abstract TP306: The Problem With Transitions: An Evaluation of Appointment Compliance in the Transition of Care Clinic. Stroke. 2020 Feb;51(Suppl_1): ATP306
• Yousuf F, Bojarski L, Chalkley J. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome after immunotherapy with Nivolumab and Ipilimumab. Presented at Neurology trainee Research day; Lexington, Kentucky. RRTD; Dec 13, 2019
• Yousuf F, Young B, Waheed S, Lee J. To Show or not to show: An Evaluation of Compliance in the Transition of Care Clinic. Presented at Annual Stroke Care Network (SCN) Summit meeting; Lexington, Kentucky. Sep 2019
• Yousuf F, Waheed S, Lee J. Case Report: Patent Foramen Ovale: A potential Cause of Bilateral acute infarcts. Presented at Neurology trainee Research day; Lexington, Kentucky. RRTD; Dec 20, 2018.
• Yousuf F, Young B, Waheed S, Lee J. To Show or not to show: An Evaluation of Compliance in the Transition of Care Clinic. Presented at Neurology trainee Research day; Lexington, Kentucky. RRTD; Dec 20, 2018.
• Waheed S, Yousuf F, Ryan D, Lee J. Cerebral Lymphocytic Vasculitis presenting with Behavioral Changes and mimicking Primary Intracerebral Hemorrhage vs. Neoplasm on Neuroimaging. Presented at Neurology trainee Research day; Lexington, Kentucky. RRTD; Dec 20, 2018.
• Waheed S, Yousuf F, Sheesley P, Gray A. Hyponatremia with a Twitch. Presented at Hartland hospital, Annual conference; Lexington, Kentucky. Oct; 2018.
• Ouellette, R., Treaba, C.A., Granberg, T., Barletta, V., Herranz, E., Mangeat, G., Mehndiratta, A., Tauhid, S., Yousuf, F., De Leener, B. and Dupont, S. Characterization of multiple sclerosis grey and white matter pathology in the brain and spinal cord at 7 Tesla MRI. Characterization of multiple sclerosis grey and white matter pathology in the brain and spinal cord at 7 Tesla MRI. ECTRIMS (European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis); 10 -12 October 2018; Berlin, Germany. Berlin, Germany: ECTRIMS; 2018. p.Oct 12, 2018; 228961.

Recent oral Presentations:

• Yousuf F. Controversial and Interesting Case Conference. Stroke Division Lecture. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. April 3, 2023
• Yousuf F. International Stroke Conference (ISC) review 2023. Stroke Division Lecture. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. February 20, 2023
• Yousuf F. Resident Lecture, Residency in Training Exam (RITE), Boot Camp (2-hour lecture). University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. February 9, 2023
• Yousuf F. Localization in stroke. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. August 24, 2022
• Yousuf F. Neuroimaging in stroke. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. June 8, 2022
• Yousuf F. Boot Camp-RITE preparation (3 hours lecture). Residency In-service Training Exam. Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University. February 9, 2022
• Yousuf F. Neuroimaging Series, Resident Lecture. Residency In-service Training Exam. Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University. January 28, 2022
• Yousuf F. Multiple Sclerosis. MS support group, patient education. January 26, 2022
• Yousuf F. Neuroimaging Series, Resident Lecture. Residency In-service Training Exam. Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University. January 21, 2022
• Yousuf F. Invited Guest Speaker. Neuroimaging in Multiple Sclerosis – An update. Grand Rounds University of Central Florida. January 14, 2022
• Yousuf F. Assessment of Large Vessel Occlusion (LVO) in the field. Virtual EMS conference on Stroke and Cardiac Event. Boca Raton Regional Hospital, MNI. January 13, 2022
• Yousuf F. Grand Rounds, Baptist Health South Florida. Neuroimaging in Multiple Sclerosis – Current and Future Implications. December 28, 2021
• Yousuf F. Board review lecture series; Neuroimmunology. Resident Lecture. Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University December 17, 2021
• Yousuf F. Board review lecture series; Movement Disorders. Resident Lecture. Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University November 12, 2021
• Yousuf F. Board review lecture series; Neuroimmunology and Neuro-infections. Resident Lecture. Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University November 5, 2021
• Yousuf F. Board review lecture series; Neuro-Ophthalmology and Neuro-Otology. Resident Lecture. Marcus Neuroscience Institute, Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine, Florida Atlantic University October 15, 2021
• Yousuf F, Brownell R. Uncommon presentation of a rare disease: Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Astrocytopathy/Meningoencephalitis. Child Neurology Grand rounds. May 26, 2021
• Yousuf F. Neuroimaging in Multiple Sclerosis – Current and Future Implications. Grand Rounds. University of Kentucky. March 16, 2021
• Yousuf F, Chalkley J. Treatment of Neuromyelitis Optica. Grand Rounds. University of Kentucky. March 9, 2021
• Yousuf F, Chadha J. One minute preceptor and Feedback on the Fly. Residents as Teachers lecture series. March 8, 2021

Awards

• Best Poster Presentation, Research Day, Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine Lexington, Kentucky, 2021
• American Academy of Neurology Resident Scholarship Award, 2021
• GME (Graduate Medical Education) Resident of the Month University of Kentucky College of Medicine Lexington, Kentucky, 2021
• STAR Silver Award for Patient Care University of Kentucky College of Medicine Lexington, Kentucky, 2021
• STAR Silver Award for Professionalism University of Kentucky College of Medicine Lexington, Kentucky, 2021
• Resident of the month Department of Neurology, University of Kentucky Lexington, Kentucky, 2019 & 2020