Hesham Allam

Hesham Allam, MD is an Associate Professor at the Neuroscience Institute of the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, where he serves as a board-certified Neurologist specializing in Vascular Neurology and Neurocritical Care. Fluent in English and Arabic, he maintains active clinical and research roles within the institution.

His academic credentials include:

• Medical Degree from Ain Shams University School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt
• Residency in Neurology and Psychiatry at Saint Louis University Hospital, Saint Louis, MO
• Fellowship in Neurocritical Care at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
• Fellowship in Vascular Neurology at Washington University School of Medicine, St. Louis, IL

Dr. Allam's research centers on the intersection of stroke pathology and sleep disorders, with emphasis on obstructive sleep apnea's impact on cerebrovascular events. His work explores therapeutic interventions to reduce stroke recurrence and improve neurological recovery through sleep apnea management.

He currently leads the active Sleep for Stroke Management and Recovery Trial investigating whether positive airway pressure therapy initiated post-stroke reduces recurrent stroke, acute coronary syndrome, and mortality while enhancing functional outcomes at 3 and 6 months. This NIH-funded multicenter study represents a significant contribution to evidence-based stroke rehabilitation protocols.