James Pham Ho

Dr. James Pham Ho serves as Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, with additional appointment as Adjunct Professor of Neurointerventional Radiology in Neurosurgery. He holds leadership positions as Stroke Program Medical Director and Program Director of the Stroke and Vascular Neurology Fellowship.

• Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine, 2012
• Internship: Internal Medicine at Hahnemann University Hospital, 2012-2013
• Residency: Adult Neurology at Stanford University School of Medicine, 2013-2016
• Fellowship: Vascular Neurology at University of California, San Diego, 2016-2017
• Fellowship: Neurointerventional Radiology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 2017-2019
• Undergraduate: Bachelor of Science in Cell and Molecular Biology from Auburn University, 2007

Dr. Ho's research spans cerebrovascular diseases with particular focus on stroke mechanisms, intracranial aneurysm management, and arteriovenous malformations. His work integrates clinical neurology with neurointerventional techniques, contributing to advancements in stroke care and prevention. His research interests extend to biomedical engineering applications, clinical trial design, health equity initiatives in stroke care, and translational approaches to cerebrovascular disease.

As Program Director of the Stroke and Vascular Neurology Fellowship, Dr. Ho oversees comprehensive training for future cerebrovascular specialists. His clinical work at UNC Hospitals integrates multiple disciplines through affiliations with Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Radiology departments, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern stroke care and research.