Nader Dahdaleh

Nader S. Dahdaleh is an Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery and Orthopaedic Surgery at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. He is also the Chief of Neurosurgery at Northwestern Medicine's western region, which includes Central DuPage and Delnor hospitals. His clinical expertise focuses on all surgical diseases of the brain and spine, with particular interests in minimally invasive spinal techniques, spinal tumors, trauma, and disorders affecting the craniovertebral junction.123

Education and Training

• Undergraduate Degree: Biology, American University of Beirut (Graduated with distinction)
• Medical Degree: MD, American University of Beirut (Graduated with merit, ranked first in class)
• Residency: Neurological Surgery, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (Completed in 2011)
• Fellowships:
  • Adult Deformity Fellowship, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Fellowship, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Completed in 2013) .12

Research and Publications

Dr. Dahdaleh has authored over 120 peer-reviewed papers and book chapters published in prestigious journals such as Nature Neuroscience and Journal of Neurosurgery. His research contributions often focus on advancements in spinal surgery techniques and outcomes.123

Professional Affiliations

He is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and is affiliated with multiple hospitals within the Northwestern Medicine network, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Central DuPage Hospital.24

Languages

Dr. Dahdaleh is fluent in Arabic and French, enhancing his ability to communicate with a diverse patient population.2

His extensive background in neurosurgery combined with his commitment to education makes him a prominent figure in his field.