About Me
I’m a neurological surgeon specializing in open and endovascular neurosurgery. Because of my dual training, I can focus on the optimal approach to treat each patient rather than on a specific technique. I received my medical degree and PhD from Duke University and remained at Duke to complete a residency in neurological surgery and fellowship in endovascular/cerebrovascular neurosurgery.
My research focuses on exploiting the properties of RNA biology to better diagnose and treat thromboembolic disease as it pertains to cerebrovascular neurosurgery. I’ve received the American Heart Association’s New Investigator Award and Duke University’s RNA Award for Research within the Department of Genetics. In addition, I have been awarded multiple grants by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a novel and reversible drug to treat patients who present with acute ischemic stroke.
What I love most about The Ohio State University are the extensive resources that are available to patients. From the intensive care unit to the nationally recognized on-site rehabilitation institute, everything a patient needs for treatment and recovery is right here. Being at the forefront of new treatments for neurovascular disease fuels my passion in neurosurgery and helps me provide the most complete care to my patients.
Highlights
- Co-Director of Stroke Center
- Lawrence J. Mervis, MD, Teacher of the Year Award, Department of Neurosurgery
- The Ohio State University College of Medicine Leadership and Chair Award
- Speaker at TEDxOSU
- Best Scientific Paper Award at the cerebrovascular section meeting of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Stroke
- Spine
- Neurosurgery
Locations Where I Practice
300 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Please note: Not all physicians schedule patients at each listed location.
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC
MD
8/17/1998 - 5/14/2006
Graduate Program
Duke University, Durham, NC
Ph.D.
8/28/2000 - 8/11/2005
Internship
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
7/1/2006 - 6/30/2007
Residency
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
7/1/2007 - 6/30/2012
Fellowship
Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC
7/1/2012 - 6/1/2014
Board Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery
11/3/2018
Academic Information
My Department
Neurological Surgery
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 10/25/2021, Dr. Nimjee has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
