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Hisham Alhajala, MD

Neuro-Interventional, Vascular Interventional Neurology
Hisham Alhajala, MD
Areas of Focus
Hisham Alhajala, MD
Locations

Memorial Division of Neurosurgery

1150 North 35th Avenue
Suite 300
Hollywood, FL 33021

Phone: 954-276-3500

Fax: 954-989-0454

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Memorial Division of Neurosurgery

601 North Flamingo Road
Suite 206
Pembroke Pines, FL 33028

Phone: 954-844-6825

Fax: 954-499-1227

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About Me

I am a vascular interventional neurologist at Memorial Neuroscience Institute, where I care for patients with complex neurovascular conditions such as acute stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, cerebral aneurysms, vascular malformations including AVMs and fistulas, and arterial stenosis. My focus is on ensuring that patients have access to the safest, most advanced treatments available.

My decision to pursue a career in medicine grew from a desire to stand beside people in their most vulnerable moments. Neurology — and particularly stroke and interventional care — captivated me because of the extraordinary complexity of these conditions and the profound ways they can alter lives. The rapid advances in technology and techniques make it possible to treat brain aneurysms and other vascular conditions with a level of precision and safety that was unthinkable not long ago, and I’m committed to bringing those advances directly to my patients.

In every encounter, my priority is to help patients and families understand what’s happening and feel supported throughout the process. I take time to listen closely, to see each person in the context of their own story and to explain options in clear, straightforward language. I believe the best outcomes come from collaboration with patients, families and physicians working together to chart the right path forward.

The most meaningful part of my work is building trust during some of the most challenging moments in people’s lives. I also find great fulfillment in the collaborative environment at Memorial, where colleagues and trainees challenge and inspire one another with the shared goal of delivering the highest level of neurovascular care.

In addition to direct patient care, I am an active member of the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN), where I stay connected to the latest developments in the field and contribute to advancing patient care worldwide.

Languages

  • English
  • Arabic

Areas of Focus

  • Acute stroke
  • Intracranial hemorrhage
  • Cerebral aneurysms
  • Vascular malformations
    • AVMs
    • Fistulas
  • Arterial stenosis

Education

Fellowships

  • University Of Toledo College Of Medicine, 2023, Vascular Neurology

Residency

  • Henry Ford Hospital, 2022, Neurology

Internships

  • Henry Ford Hospital, 2019, Neurology

Medical Education

  • University of Kalamoon, 2014

Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology-Vascular Neurology

Awards, Achievements, and More

Publications

Please view Dr. Hisham Alhajala’s publications on PubMed.

Research

My research interests focus on optimizing outcomes for patients with ischemic stroke who undergo interventional procedures such as mechanical thrombectomy. Specifically, I'm interested in exploring adjunctive techniques and treatments that can enhance the effectiveness of these life-saving procedures and improve long-term patient outcomes. This area of research aligns perfectly with my clinical passion for using the most advanced and effective treatments available for stroke patients.

Professional Organizations

  • American Heart Association
  • American Stroke Association
  • Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology
  • Syrian American Medical Society

Presentations

  • Alhajala, H., Hendricks-Jones, M., Dastider, P., Lateef, S., et al; Expanded Tele-stroke Coverage in Community Hospitals Improves Care for Stroke Patients and Reduces Transfers, oral presentation at the ISC, February 2023.
  • Alhajala, H., Rehman, M., Chebl, A.B., Kole, M., Marin, M., Endovascular Treatment of Intracranial Vertebral Artery Dissection: A Single Center Experience, oral presentation at the SNIS Annual Meeting, July 2021.
  • Alhajala, H., Isseh, I., Miller, D., et al., Cardioembolic Stroke Caused by Biatrial Thrombus and Treated with Intracardiac Thrombectomy: A Case Report, AANAM, April 2020.
  • Alhajala, H., Fadel, H., Marin, H., Kole, M., Chebl, A.B., The Relationship Between Intra-Procedural Contrast Extravasation and Intracerebral Hemorrhage Following Mechanical Thrombectomy: A Case Series, SVIN annual meeting, Atlanta, Georgia,  2019.
  • Alhajala, H.S., Joshi, D., AI-Gizawiy, M.M., et al., Tumor Iron Status Sensitizes Glioblastoma Cells to the Cytotoxicity of an Inhibitor of the Iron-Dependent M2 Subunit of Ribonucleotide Reductase, Society of Neuro-Oncology annual meeting, San Francisco, California, 2017.
  • Alhajala, H.S., Al-Gizawiy, M.M., Schmainda, K.M., Chitambar, C.R. Metformin Acts Synergistically with Gallium Maltolate to Inhibit the Proliferation of Glioblastoma Cells by Action on Mitochondrial Function, Society of Neuro-Oncology annual meeting, San Francisco, California, 2017.

Abstracts

  • Mouhammad A. Jumaa, Alicia C. Castonguay, Hisham Salahuddin, Sohaib Lateef, Hisham Alhajala, Zachary Storad, Stacy L. Parlette, Richard Burgess and Syed F. Zaidi, Eye Telestroke Exam Device for Improved Triage in Stroke Pilot Study, oral presentation at the ISC meeting, February 2023.
  • Danielle Gabe, Hisham Alhajala, Mariam Hamid, Bradly Howell, Terson’s Syndrome: An Underdiagnosed Complication of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, a Case Report, Henry Ford Hospital Research Forum, May 2020.
  • Al-Gizawiy, M., Robert, W., Alhajala, H., et al., Oral Gallium Maltolate Impairs Tumor Growth and Extends Disease-specific Survival in A Xenograft Model of Recurrent GBM, Neuro Oncol. 20l 8;20(Suppl 6):vi95. doi:10.1093/neuonc/noy148.396
  • Al-Gizawiy, M.M., Wujek, R.T., Alhajala, H.S., et al., In Vitro Pre-Treatment of Cell Lines Produces a Robust in Vivo Xenograft Model Mimicking Recurrent Glioblastoma, Neuro Oncol. 2017;19(Suppl 6):vi256. doi:10.1093/neuonc/noxl68.1047
  • Al-Gizawiy, M.M., Doan, N.B., Wujek, R.T., Alhajala, H.S., et al., A Patient-Derived Xenograft Model Mimicking Recurrent Pediatric Malignant Glioma, Neuro Oncol. 2017;19(Suppl 4): iv50. doi:10.1093/neuonc/nox083.208

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