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Ausaf Bari
Associate Professor and Director of Functional and Restorative Neurosurgery at UCLA
Ausaf A. Bari, MD, PhD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at UCLA.12 He specializes in neurosurgical repair and restoration of brain and nerve function.1
Education and Training
Dr. Bari completed his neurosurgery residency training at UCLA.1 Following his residency, he was awarded the prestigious William P. Van Wagenen Fellowship, which allowed him to train at the renowned functional neurosurgery program at the University of Toronto.1
Clinical Expertise
Dr. Bari has extensive clinical and research experience in the use of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treating both movement and psychiatric disorders.1 His clinical practice includes:
- DBS surgery for Parkinson's disease, tremor, dystonia, depression, and OCD
- Neurosurgery for brain tumors
- Treatment of pain disorders
- Peripheral nerve disorders
Research
Dr. Bari leads the Surgical Neuromodulation & Brain Mapping Lab at UCLA.2 His research focuses on investigating imaging-based biomarkers of therapeutic outcomes and patient-specific targeting of neuromodulatory interventions for chronic pain and psychiatric disorders.2
Professional Affiliations
Dr. Bari is also affiliated with the UCLA Brain Research Institute3 and holds a joint appointment as an Associate Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Radiation Oncology.4
Dr. Bari's expertise in functional neurosurgery and his contributions to both clinical practice and research make him a prominent figure in the field of neurosurgery at UCLA.
