Hesham Abboud, MD
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Specialty: Neurology-Movement Disorders, Neurology-Neuroimmunology
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Primary Location: 1611 S Green Rd (5 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: English, Arabic
Office Locations
UH Suburban Health Center (5 mi.)
1611 S Green Rd
Ste 204
South Euclid, OH 44121
216-844-8685
UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell 5th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3192
UH Lake West Physician Pavillion (12 mi.)
36060 Euclid Ave
Ste 102
Willoughby, OH 44094
440-918-6860
Biography: Hesham Abboud, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Director, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Program, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Associate Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Education
Fellowship | Neuroimmunology
Neuroimmunology - Cleveland Clinic (2015 - 2016)
Residency | Neurology
Neurology - Cleveland Clinic (2011 - 2015)
Fellowship | Movement Disorders
Movement Disorders - Cleveland Clinic (2009 - 2011)
Residency | Neurology
Neurology - Alexandria University Hospitals (2004 - 2007)
Medical Education
Alexandria University (2002)
About
View Dr. Abboud’s Health TalksHesham Abboud, MD, PhD is the Director of the Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Program at University Hospitals and a staff neurologist at the Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Center. He is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Dr. Abboud is board-certified in neurology. His special interests include Multiple Sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, autoimmune encephalitis, autoimmune movement disorders, spinal movement disorders, spasticity management, and neuromodulation.
Dr. Abboud earned his medical degree from Alexandria University in Egypt, where he also completed an internship and a residency in Neurology and Psychiatry. He obtained his Masters and Doctorate degrees in Neurology from Alexandria University before joining the Cleveland Clinic. He completed a residency in adult neurology, a clinical fellowship in movement disorders and neuromodulation, and a clinical fellowship in multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology, all at the Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Abboud received special training in transverse myelitis and neuromyelitis optica at the Transverse Myelitis Center of Johns Hopkins University.
Dr. Abboud is invested in medical education. He was selected as the medical student liaison for Neurology clerkship at the Cleveland Clinic during his residency. He was appointed as a clinical instructor of neurology at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He received the Trainee Teacher of Year Award, the Excellence in Teaching Award from the Cleveland Clinic in 2015, and the UH Excellence in Neurology Teaching Award in 2020.
Dr. Abboud has written several peer-reviewed articles, abstracts, and book chapters focusing on neuroimmunology and movement disorders. He has presented his research at many international and national conferences. He has won several research awards and travel grants from professional societies like the American Academy of Neurology, the American Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis, the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, and The International Movement Disorders Society. Dr. Abboud has also served as a reviewer for many prominent medical journals focusing on general neurology, neuroimmunology, and movement disorders. He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers, the NMO International Clinical Consortium, the Autoimmune Encephalitis Alliance, and the Movement Disorder Society.
Research & Publications
Research Interests
Neuroimmunology: Multiple sclerosis, NMO, transverse myelitis, autoimmune/paraneoplastic encephalitis | Movement disorders: autoimmune movement disorders, spinal movement disorders, spasticity, Parkinson's disease, dystonia, tremors | Neuromodulation and DBS
Patient Experience Reviews
EXCELLENT DOCTOR AND NURSE PRACTITIONER ***
Dr. Abboud is very thorough and takes time to explain medical care along with answer any questions.
I did answer that the provider order test for me but I put never have they informed me of the results because I haven't had all the tests and lab work they ordered yet.
Good
I'm pleased with my new doctor.
I love Dr abood but I am not pleased that I had to wait almost 3 months to see him. You need to solve the problem that is very difficult to see the specialists
The medical care was excellent. Having to wait 2 months for a first appointment was very concerning
Dr. Aboud is incredible. He was able to really explain everything. I left the ***doctor. Saw dr *** and he referred me to Dr Aboud. Take you pick that are both amazingly great and knowledgeable. I have already had my niece and best friend to Dr. Aboub.
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Although the doctor was running behind for my appointment. He was worth the wait and I see why it takes awhile to get scheduled with him as I am sure he has many patients due to his care.
Provider was great. ***
I went into this appointment nervous and felt right at ease as soon as I got there. Dr Abbud was patient,kind and ensured to listen to my concerns. His expertise and knowledge made me feel that I saw the best person possible for my problem.
Dr Abboud is one of the most professional and knowledgeable physicians I have ever seen in my lifetime. I am very fortunate to be under his care.
I was very happy with my experience. I felt he listened to me, was very thorough, and explained things very well
University Hospital and Dr. Abboud have always been a great experience for someone who has a condition that requires their help.
A good listener and thorough. Really likeable
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Dr. Abboud takes his time with each patient. You never feel like he is in a hurry. He takes not only a professional interest I. His patients but a personal one as well.
You love my Doctor because he care. I always make sure I'm doing all right. And understand.
Dr. Abboud was wonderful!! Not knowing 100 percent my diagnosis yet, he still asked me all kinds of questions, let me ask the questions, and listened to all my concerns. I never once felt like I was being rushed out the door or made to feel less then. I hope we can continue on the path of answers and great care from a doctor who wants to listen to his patients.
This was my first appointment with Dr. Abboud, I really liked him. He came in and told me what he knew (He thoroughly knew my history) then asked me to tell him my story- I felt Heard. People have stories and we do not all get to our diagnosis the same way
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As of December 31, 2016, Hesham Abboud did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.