Saleem I. Abdulrauf

Saleem I. Abdulrauf is a Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and serves as Neurosurgeon-in-Chief at the Abdulrauf Institute of Neurosurgery. He is renowned for pioneering advancements in brain bypass surgery and awake neurosurgery for intracranial aneurysms and skull base tumors.

• Education: Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Washington University in St. Louis; MD from Saint Louis University School of Medicine.
• Residency/Fellowships: Neurosurgery residency at Henry Ford Hospital; cerebrovascular and skull base surgery fellowships at Yale University and University of Arkansas, respectively.

Dr. Abdulrauf specializes in neurosurgery, with a focus on:

• Cerebrovascular surgery and EC-IC bypass techniques
• Skull base tumor resection
• Awake surgery for brain aneurysms and AVMs
• Development of the Abdulrauf bypass procedure
• High-flow bypass for complex cerebrovascular disorders

His publications highlight innovations in extracranial-to-intracranial bypass surgery, neuronavigation, and cerebral anatomy. Notable awards include Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS) and leadership roles in global neurosurgical societies. Dr. Abdulrauf has also authored key textbooks such as Cerebral Revascularization and Principles of Neurosurgery.