Islam Abdelsamad Abdelrazik Abdelfattah | neurosurgery | Best Researcher Award

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Mr. Islam Abdelsamad Abdelrazik Abdelfattah | neurosurgery | Best Researcher Award

General medical council, Shebin Elkom teaching Hospital / Nottingham university hospital United Kingdom

Islam Abdelsamad Abdelrazik Abdelfattah is an Egyptian consultant neurosurgeon specializing in neuro-endoscopy and pediatric neurosurgery. He has extensive experience in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques and has worked in leading institutions across Egypt, Germany, and the United Kingdom. Currently a Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery at the University Hospital of Wales, he has also served as a Senior Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Neurosurgery at King’s College Hospital, UK. His expertise spans brain and spine endoscopic procedures, neurotrauma, and stereotactic surgery. A dedicated educator, he has coordinated and instructed multiple neurosurgical workshops and courses.

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🎓 Education

MD in Neurosurgery, Al-Azhar University, 2021. Diploma in Neuropsychiatry, Menoufia University, 2021. Fellowship in Neuro-Endoscopy, Greifswald (Germany) & Cairo University, 2021. MRCS, Royal College of England, 2020. MSc in General Surgery, Ain Shams University, 2015. Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery, Alexandria University, 2007

💼 Experience

Senior Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery, University Hospital of Wales, UK (2024–present). Senior Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Neurosurgery, King’s College Hospital, UK (2023–2024). Consultant of Neurosurgery (Neuro-Endoscopy), Shebin Elkom Teaching Hospital, Egypt (2022–2023). Associate Fellow of Neurosurgery, Shebin Elkom Teaching Hospital (2016–2022). Neurosurgery Resident, Shebin Elkom Teaching Hospital, Elsalam Hospital, Eldoaah Hospital (2012–2016). General Practitioner, Kafr Elsheikh Primary Medical Care Units (2009–2012). House Officer, Alexandria University Hospital (2008–2009)

🏆 Awards & Honors

GMC Registration (UK) & Egyptian Medical Syndicate License (Consultant Neuro-Endoscopy). Coordinator & Instructor in multiple international neurosurgical workshops and congresses. Faculty & Instructor in Neuroendoscopy courses at King’s College Hospital, UK (2024). Reviewer for journals including the Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery, World Neurosurgery Journal, and Advanced Spine Journal

🔬 Research Focus

Neuro-Endoscopy & Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery. Stereotactic Biopsy & Brainstem Lesions. Endoscopic Callosotomy for Pediatric Epilepsy. Non-Destructive Pallidal Disruption for Parkinson’s Disease. Reviewer & Author in leading neurosurgical journals, contributing to innovative techniques in brain and spine surgery

Conclusion

Dr. Abdelfattah’s extensive clinical experience, dedication to education, and ongoing research endeavors position him as a strong candidate for the Best Researcher Award. Focusing on increasing the impact of his research publications and enhancing language skills may further bolster his qualifications for such accolades.

Publication Top Notes

  • Improving Neurosurgical Care in Egypt: A Questionnaire-Based Study of Neurosurgeons’ and Patients’ Perspectives on Risk Factors for Malpractice Claims (2025)

    • Authors: Islam Abdelsamad Abdelrazik Abdelfattah, Mohamed Okasha, Ihap Bedier, Hazem Kuheil, Ahmed A. Farag, Omar Y. Hammad, Mohamed Hasan
    • Citation: World Neurosurgery, 2025-02. DOI: 10.1016/j.wneu.2025.123837

 

  • A Simple Modification of the Endoscopic Ultrasonic Aspirator to Allow Increased Versatility and Use Down Multiple Endoscopes in the Largest Reported Case Series (2025)

    • Authors: Bassel Zebian, Ladina Greuter, Anca-Mihaela Vasilica, Francesca Vitulli, Difei Wang, Islam Abdelfattah, Panduranga Seetahal-Maraj, Marivic Dacdac, David Rowland, Cristina Bleil
    • Citation: Operative Neurosurgery, 2025-02-06. DOI: 10.1227/ons.0000000000001500

 

  • Endoscopic Callosotomy as a Minimally Invasive Approach to Treat Paediatric Refractory Epilepsy: Case Series (2024)

 

  • Non-Destructive Pallidal Disruption for Management of Parkinsonism and a Pre-DBS Maneuver (2023)

 

  • Stereotactic Biopsy of Brainstem Lesions (2017)

    • Authors: Islam Abdelsamad Abdelrazik Abdelfattah
    • Citation: Journal Article, 2017-10-08.

 

 

Arman Kishan | Orthopaedic Surgery | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Arman Kishan | Orthopaedic Surgery | Best Researcher Award

A proactive and self-motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow with a track record of optimizing operational practices in the Division of Shoulder and Sports Surgery at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Known for driving results and ensuring the seamless execution of critical processes.

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Education 🎓

Kathmandu Medical College & Teaching Hospital (KMCTH)

  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), May 2022

Achievements/Honors 🏆

2024: ON/AOSSM Education Scholarship Awarded $1,000 scholarship by the Orthoregeneration Network Foundation/American Orthopedic Society of Sports Medicine (ON/AOSSM) to attend the 2024 AOSSM conference. 2024: Diversity Research Award, Arthroscopic Association of North America (AANA) Recognition and a plaque awarded for the abstract submission titled ‘Arthroscopic Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Massive Rotator Cuff Tear: Eight–Year Follow–Up’. 2024: Resident Research Award, Maryland Orthopaedic Association (MOA) Annual Meeting Awarded $500 cash prize and Plaque for the podium presentation titled Outcomes at Minimum 5-Year Follow-Up of Balloon Spacer for Massive Rotator Cuff Tear. 2024: Top 5 Podium Presentation, 1st Annual Johns Hopkins Orthopaedic Research Symposium Awarded $50 cash prize for the podium presentation titled How Low Can We Go? A Randomized Controlled Trial of Low-quantity Initial Opioid Prescriptions for Shoulder Surgery. 2024: Highest Scored Rotator Cuff Repair Paper, Arthroscopic Association of North America (AANA) Annual Meeting Eight-year Follow-up of Arthroscopic Subacromial Balloon Spacer for Massive, Irreparable Rotator Cuff Tears: Exploring Revision Rates And Patient Well-being For Long-term Satisfaction. 2024: Oral Podium Presentation, American Association of Plastic Surgeons (AAPS) Abstract titled ‘Endoscopic Versus Open Treatment Of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Postoperative Complications In Patients On Anticoagulation’ at the 102nd AAPS 2024 annual meeting. 2024: Article on the cover page of Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (JSES) How Low Can We Go? A Randomized Controlled Trial of Low-quantity Initial Opioid Prescriptions for Shoulder Surgery. 2024: Recognized as an Outstanding Poster, at the 2024 Uniformed Services University (USU) Research Days Bariatric Surgery Patients Have Comparable 5-Year Risk of Revision Following Total Shoulder Arthroplasty Compared to Class III Obesity Patients: A Propensity Matched Analysis. 2024: Featured highlight in AAOS Headline News, March 19, 2024 How Low Can We Go? A Randomized Controlled Trial of Low-quantity Initial Opioid Prescriptions for Shoulder Surgery. 2024: Shoulder 360 Orthopaedic Education Scholarship This award supports attendance for residents and fellows at the Shoulder 360 annual meeting and provides dedicated “Young Surgeon’s Sessions” to enhance early-career physicians’ education. 2023: Pilot Grant Study Winner: Orthoregeneration Network (ON) Foundation, Switzerland Awarded: $30,000 for the Randomized Control Trial research proposal – Varying BM-MSCs Concentrations’ Impact on Rotator Cuff Repair Outcome. 2023: Mid-Atlantic Shoulder and Elbow Society (MASES) Orthopaedic Education Scholarship Enables residents and fellows to participate in the MASES annual meeting. 2021: Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE) in 1st Attempt Achieving success in an examination where only 20% of applicants cleared the examination.

Employment History 👔

Postdoctoral Research Fellow The Johns Hopkins University SOM (Division of Shoulder and Sports Surgery) PI: Dr. Uma Srikumaran, October 2022 – Present. Resident Medical Officer Lilavati Hospital and Research Center, Mumbai, India (Department of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery), August 2021 – April 2022

Work Experience 💼

Sub-Internship at The Johns Hopkins SOM, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery) under the mentorship of Dr. Dawn LaPorte, March 2024 – April 2024. IASES Meetings and Events Coordinator Indian American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (IASES) under the mentorship of Dr. Umasuthan Srikumaran (IASES President), March 2023 – Present. Shoulder and Sports Clinical Research Meeting Moderator Johns Hopkins Shoulder and Sports clinical research interest group under the mentorship of Drs. Umasuthan Srikumaran and Matthew Best, March 2023 – Present. Medical Student Research Elective at The Johns Hopkins University SOM, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (Division of Hand and Upper Extremity Surgery) at the Peripheral Nerve Lab under the mentorship of Dr. Sami Tuffaha, May 2022 – August 2022 Volunteer Research Fellow The Johns Hopkins University SOM, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery; Center for Transgender and Gender Expansive Health under the mentorship of Dr. Fan Liang, June 2022 – Present Medical School Internship Kathmandu Medical College & Teaching Hospital (KMCTH) as part of the MBBS program, June 2020 – May 2021

Publications Top Notes 📝

  • Title: How low can we go? A randomized controlled trial of low-quantity initial opioid prescriptions for shoulder surgery
  • Authors: A. Kishan, Z.C. Pearson, S.S. Li, C.H. Pathiravasan, U. Srikumaran
  • Journal: Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 33
  • Issue: 6
  • Pages: 1211–1218

 

  • Title: Endoscopic Versus Open Treatment of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Postoperative Complications in Patients With Diabetes Mellitus
  • Authors: A. Kishan, S. Kubsad, M. Haft, D.M. LaPorte, D.M. Nguyen
  • Journal: Journal of Hand Surgery Global Online
  • Year: 2024
  • Status: Article in Press