Hussein A. Zeineddine

Dr. Hussein A. Zeineddine is an Assistant Professor in the Vivian L. Smith Department of Neurosurgery at McGovern Medical School, UTHealth Houston, where he joined the faculty in 2025. A dual-fellowship-trained neurosurgeon, he specializes in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery with expertise in both minimally invasive endovascular techniques and open surgical approaches.

His research focuses on advancing treatments for complex neurological conditions including:

• Cerebrovascular diseases (aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations)
• Skull base tumors (meningiomas, acoustic neuromas, pituitary adenomas)
• Minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques

Dr. Zeineddine has published in high-impact journals including Nature, Stroke, and Neurosurgery, contributing to the advancement of neurosurgical practice. His scholarly work demonstrates a strong commitment to improving outcomes for patients with complex neurological conditions.

Among his notable recognitions:

• UTHealth Houston Most Valuable Resident Award (2023)
• Young Neurosurgeon Grant Award from Southern Neurosurgical Society (2025)
• Top five national placement on American Board of Neurological Surgery examination

As a newly appointed faculty member with dual fellowship training, Dr. Zeineddine brings specialized expertise to the department, contributing to both clinical care and academic advancement in neurosurgery. His fluency in English and Arabic enhances his ability to serve diverse patient populations and potentially collaborate internationally.