Nerses Sanossian

Nerses Sanossian, MD is a Clinical Professor of Neurology (Part-Time) at the Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California. He serves as Director of the Division of Neurocritical Care & Stroke, Medical Director of Stroke Centers at LAC+USC Medical Center and USC Verdugo Hills Hospital, and Director of the Roxana Todd Hodges (RTH) Comprehensive Stroke Clinic. His research focuses on prehospital stroke evaluation, imaging technologies, and addressing healthcare disparities in stroke prevention and treatment. He leads the NIH-funded FAST-MAG trial and sits on the Los Angeles County Emergency Medical Services Commission.

Key research interests include emergency stroke treatment, neuroimaging advancements, and improving outcomes for underserved populations. Recent studies explore EEG-based stroke detection, predictive models for long-term disability (Modified Rankin Scale), and disparities in thrombolytic therapy access. His work integrates clinical trials, translational research, and policy advocacy to enhance stroke care delivery.

Notable contributions include advancing magnesium therapy for intracerebral hemorrhage, developing prehospital stroke scales (e.g., Los Angeles Motor Scale), and promoting community-based interventions like the SUCCEED trial to improve post-stroke risk management. He is board-certified in Neurology, Vascular Neurology, and Neuroimaging.