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Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD

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(Dr. Hakeem J. Shakir)

(72 Ratings)

Specializes in: Neurosurgery

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (2011)

Professional interests include: aneurysm, hydrocephalus, carotid artery stenting, and more.

1000 N Lincoln Boulevard #4000
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

(405) 271-4912

Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD is a neurosurgeon in Oklahoma City, OK specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD is affiliated with Mercy Health System, Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City, OU Health and OU HEALTH PARTNERS INC.

Office Locations

Address:

1000 N Lincoln Boulevard #4000
Oklahoma City, OK 73104

Some issues Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD can help you with:

Hydrocephalus

Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.

Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.

In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.

In The News

“OU Health neurosurgeon Hakeem Shakir, M.D., an assistant professor of neurosurgery in the OU College of Medicine, led the study for OU.”—"OU researcher contributes to study published in New England Journal of Medicine", The Journal Record, November 2024

doctor visit	56
hospital care	11
inpatient care	11

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	48

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	46
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	49
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	28
Cancer	11

doctor visit	271
hospital care	38
inpatient care	38
vascular procedures	93

**Gender**
Male	160
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	255
Black	35
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	140
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	33
Less than 65	62

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	29
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	12

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	14
catheterization	14
decompression surgery	29
doctor visit	235
hospital care	21
inpatient care	21
minimally invasive procedures	14
neck surgery	14
nerve procedures	29
spinal procedures	53
vascular procedures	59

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	221
Black	19
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	12

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	22
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	21
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	42
Dementia	16
Cancer	10

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	11
catheterization	18
cranial surgery	14
decompression surgery	10
doctor visit	79
hospital care	17
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	18
neck surgery	11
nerve procedures	10
spinal procedures	38
vascular procedures	87

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	15

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	25
Less than 65	37

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	31
Ischemic Heart Disease	50
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	9

catheterization	32
doctor visit	78
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	32
spinal procedures	29
vascular procedures	102

**Gender**
Male	93
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	13

**Age**
From 65 to 74	77
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	27
Less than 65	29

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	55
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	28
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	40
Dementia	19
Cancer	20

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD treated as a neurosurgeon in Oklahoma City, OK were spinal procedures, vascular procedures, minimally invasive procedures and catheterization.

arthrodesis (bone fusion surgery)	12
catheterization	21
cranial surgery	14
decompression surgery	20
doctor visit	145
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
minimally invasive procedures	21
neck surgery	12
nerve procedures	20
spinal procedures	41
vascular procedures	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD.

**Gender**
Female	55
Male	52

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	86
Native American / Alaskan Native	5
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	27
85 and over	10
Less than 65	20
65 to 74	46

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD From 2018 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	37
High Cholesterol	33
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	20
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	9
Cancer	6

Education & Training

Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD graduated from University of Oklahoma College of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Amer Bd Neurological Surgery and has a state license in Oklahoma.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine (2011)

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Amer Bd Neurological Surgery

Licensed In: Oklahoma

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Mercy Health System

Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City

OU Health

OU HEALTH PARTNERS INC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 72 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hakeem Jon Shakir, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Oklahoma City, OK.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-12