Omar K. Siddiqi

Omar K. Siddiqi, M.D., M.P.H., is an Associate Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School and a Principal Investigator at the Siddiqi Laboratory. He holds a staff physician appointment at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and has contributed to clinical and translational research in neurology.

• Education:
  • B.S. in Psychology, Tufts University (1995)
  • Post-graduate Diploma in African Studies, University of Cape Town (1998)
  • Post-baccalaureate pre-medical studies, Bryn Mawr College (1999)
  • M.D., University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry (2004)
  • M.P.H. in Clinical Effectiveness, Harvard School of Public Health (2015)

His research focuses on neurological disorders, particularly epilepsy, integrating clinical effectiveness and translational medicine approaches. He has also contributed to global health initiatives through his work at the University of Zambia School of Medicine.

Scientific awards include the

• Ambassadorial Scholarship from the Rotary Foundation (1997)
• Neurology Resident Teaching Award at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2005)
• Excellence in Teaching Award from Harvard Medical School (2008)
• Outstanding Young Alumnus Award from Moses Brown School (2013)