Neurology
Imad Najm, MD
Director of Cleveland Clinic's Epilepsy Center at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute
Dr. Imad M. Najm, MD, is a neurologist specializing in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at the Cleveland Clinic Neurological Institute in Cleveland, Ohio, where he serves as Director of the Epilepsy Center. He primarily treats patients with complex and treatment-resistant epilepsy, including those with malformations of cortical dysplasia and other structural brain abnormalities that contribute to seizure disorders. His clinical practice focuses on adults with refractory epilepsy cases that
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Clinical Neurophysiology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Epilepsy (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- St Joseph's University Medical School — Class of 1988
- Internship: Sacre Coeur Hospital, 1989
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Residency, Neurology, 1992 - 1996
- Cleveland Clinic Foundation — Fellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1996 - 1997
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Cleveland Magazine Best Doctors (2006, 2007)
- Epilepsy Association of North East Ohio: Legacy Award (2006)
- American Epilepsy Society: Glaxo Junior Investigator Award (1996)
Leadership Roles
- Director of Cleveland Clinic's Epilepsy Center
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Cleveland Clinic
- Cleveland Clinic (9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195)
Languages
English, French, Arabic
Experience
35+ years in practice