Neurology
Michael Nahhas, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Neurology
Houston, TX
Dr. Michael Issa Nahhas, MD, is an assistant professor of neurology at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, specializing in vascular neurology and neuroendovascular interventions. He focuses on treating vascular conditions of the brain and spinal cord, including brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), and cavernous malformations. As a board-certified vascular neurologist, he performs endovascular procedures to manage these complex cerebrovascul
15+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
- Vascular Neurology (UCNS)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Damascus University Faculty of Medicine (MD, 2011)
- Internship: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University (Internal Medicine, 2018)
- Chief Residency: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University (Neurology, 2019)
- Fellowship: Medical University of South Carolina (Vascular Neurology, 2020)
- Fellowship: UTHealth Houston (Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery, 2022)
Peer Recognition
- ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
- ABPN — Board Certified in Vascular Neurology
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Conditions & Treatments
Stroke & Cerebrovascular DiseaseTransient Ischemic AttackCarotid Artery DiseaseStrokeVascular Neurology
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center
- Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital
- UTHealth Houston
- Memorial Hermann
Languages
English, Arabic
Experience
15+ years in practice