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Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD

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Specializes in: Vascular Neurology

University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: stroke, epilepsy

100 Michigan Street Ne Suite 4297
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 267-7900

Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD is a vascular neurologist in Grand Rapids, MI specializing in vascular neurology. He graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD is affiliated with Corewell Health and SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS.

Office Locations

Address:

100 Michigan Street Ne Suite 4297
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Some issues Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD can help you with:

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

hospital care	119
inpatient care	119

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	48

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	33
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	16
Less than 65	18

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	50
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	34
Diabetes	45
Dementia	35
Cancer	0

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2020 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD treated as a vascular neurologist in Grand Rapids, MI were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	345
inpatient care	345

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2020 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD.

**Gender**
Female	4
Male	4

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	8
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	1
75 to 84	2
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	3

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD From 2020 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic kidney disease and depression.

Hypertension	7
High Cholesterol	7
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	5
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	5
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	4
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	0
Dementia	3

Education & Training

Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD graduated from University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Neurology and has a state license in Michigan.

Medical School: University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Medical College of Georgia Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Neurology

Licensed In: Michigan

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Corewell Health

SPECTRUM HEALTH PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Amjad Abdallah, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.	$262 APTIOM $262
Medtronic USA, Inc.	$202 Solitaire $202
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$182 Gilenya $160	$22
Greenwich Biosciences, Inc.	$177 Epidiolex $177
Pfizer Inc.	$122 ELIQUIS $122
Other	$470 Aimovig $102	Vimpat $78	ANDEXXA $53	Nuedexta $40	SOLIRIS $39	Other $158

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,414

Biography

Dr. Amjad Abdallah's specialty is vascular neurology. These areas are among his clinical interests: stroke and epilepsy. Dr. Abdallah is professionally affiliated with Corewell Health. His practice in Grand Rapids, MI is open to new patients as reported by Corewell Health. He graduated from the University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Georgia.