Hatim Attar

Hatim Attar serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Medical College of Wisconsin, where he works within the Hospitalist division. He is also a member of the Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience (WINS), indicating active participation in broader neuroscience research initiatives at the institution.

Dr. Attar's research focuses primarily on stroke neurology with particular emphasis on cardioembolic stroke mechanisms, ischemic stroke in special populations including cancer patients, and the psychological dimensions of neurological care. His work bridges neurology with cardiology, oncology, and psychology, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary approach to complex neurological conditions.

His publication record shows consistent contributions to the field, with research spanning from clinical stroke outcomes to physician-patient relationship dynamics in migraine treatment. The 2012 study on physician empathy has received notable attention with 46 citations, while his more recent work on stroke in cancer patients continues to build his scholarly impact.

Dr. Attar completed his medical education at K. J Somaiya Medical College in Mumbai, followed by Neurology Residency and Vascular Neurology Fellowship at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center through Case Western Reserve University. His training background provides a strong foundation for his current work in vascular neurology and stroke care within the hospitalist setting.