Farhad Bahrassa, MD, FAANS
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About
Research
Overview
Endovascular Treatment of Acute Ischemic Stroke With the Penumbra System in Routine Practice: COMPLETE Registry Results
Predictors of Extended Length of Stay Following Treatment of Unruptured Adult Cerebral Aneurysms: A Study of The National Inpatient Sample
Transcarotid Artery Revascularization for Patients with Carotid Stenosis in a Neurosurgical Practice
Thirty- and 90- Day Readmissions after Treatment of Traumatic Subdural Hematoma: A National Trend Analysis.
Factor Xa Inhibitor-Related Intracranial Hemorrhage, Results From a Multicenter, Observational Cohort Receiving Prothrombin Complex Concentrates
Stent-assisted treatment of unruptured and ruptured intracranial aneurysms: Clinical and angiographic outcome
International Neurosurgical Residency Rotations: Who Really Benefits?
Neuroanesthesia in the Vascular Interventional Radiology Suite
Craniotomy Infections: a quality improvement project to establish a policy for reducing craniotomy infections
Propofol Infusion Syndrome: a quality improvement project to establish a criteria for risk assessment and diagnosis of propofol infusion syndrome in traumatic brain injury patients
Nutrition in Traumatic Brain Injury Patients--a quality improvement project to determine nutritional state and needs of severe traumatic brain injury patients
Cervical Spine Clearance Protocol in Comatose Trauma Patients--a quality improvement project to establish a protocol for cervical spine clearance in comatose trauma patients with normal cervical spine imaging
Modified Fragility Index in Patients Undergoing Craniotomy for Subdural Hematoma
Modified Fragility Index in Patients Undergoing Mechanical Thrombectomy for Stroke
Mechanical Thrombectomy for Patients with Low NIHSS
Mechanical Thrombectomy for Patients Over Age 80
Middle Menigeal Artery Embolization for Chronic Subdural Hematoma
Genetic Sequencing of Endovascular Aneurysm Biopsies
Genetic Sequencing of Thrombus Retrieved During Mechanical Thrombectomy
SWIFT PRIME Trial
COMPLETE Registry
RAGE Registry
GEL THE NECK Trial
FRED Trial
LVIS Pivotal Study and Trial
MIND Trial
SURF Trial
Neuroform Registry
Enterprise Registry
ASPECTS versus CT Perfusion in Patients with Large Vessel Occlusion
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Decision Tree
Blood Pressure Management in Patients Undergoing Mechanical Thrombectomy
Medical Research Interests
Public Health Interests
Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
Clinical Care
Overview
Farhad Bahrassa, MD, is a neurosurgeon who uses both open surgical and endovascular procedures to treat conditions affecting the blood vessels of the brain, head, neck, spine, and spinal cord. He treats a range of conditions, from stroke and aneurysms that affect the brain to spinal vascular malformations.
“I am passionate and excited about my work, because for me it is really a pleasure to be a neurosurgeon. I would not even be a doctor if I was not a neurosurgeon,” says Dr. Bahrassa, who comes from a family of physicians. He became interested in the neurosurgery at age 16 after shadowing in a summer program. “I watched a brain tumor surgery and became hooked,” he says. “The field is so interesting and advancing rapidly. Plus, there are both scientific and technical aspects, as well as artistic and creative nuances that come into the work.”
He has a specific interest in combining endovascular treatment with surgical treatment when appropriate, utilizing advanced technology including bi-plane angiography (an imaging technique), and neurosurgical operating rooms with state-of-the-art equipment and design. He has a special commitment to excellent patient care and avoiding complications.
Dr. Bahrassa’s favorite part of his work is spending time with patients and families, and making sure they fully understand their condition and care. “I believe it is really important to take the necessary time to go over everything in detail,” Dr. Bahrassa says. “I tell patients I think of them as my family and will provide treatment in a manner that is mutually agreed upon based on a good relationship, trust, and best available medical information.”
Clinical Specialties
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Peripheral Neuropathy
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Board Certifications
Neurological Surgery
- Certification Organization
- AB of Neurological Surgery
- Original Certification Date
- 2018