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Dr. Syed Wahaj Asad, MD

Neurology, Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine
32 years of experience
Neurological Medicine Pa 7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 982-7944

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Brief Intro

Dr. Asad joined Neurological Medicine in July 2003 as a staff member. He became one of the partners in July 2007. He is an active member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine and American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Asad did his neurology residency at the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals-Virginia Commonwealth University (MCV-VCU) from July 1998-June 2001. During his residency, he received subspecialty training in headache at the University of California San Francisco. Dr. Asad then served his clinical Neurophysiology fellowship at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMS) in Baltimore from July 2001-June 2002. He is well trained in interpreting Electroencephalogram (EEGs), Visual (VEP) and Brain Stem Evoke Potentials (BSEP), Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyographic studies. He is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology. During this time, he received another fellowship from July 2002-June 2003 at the University of Maryland Medical Center (UMMS) in Baltimore, he also received advanced training in sleep disorders and medically refractory epilepsy, pre-surgical evaluation and management of pediatric and adult epilepsy patients. He is board certified in Sleep Medicine sub-speciality which is administered through the American Board of Medical Specialties/American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Asad also worked with the Maryland Brain Attack Team (BAT) in The Maryland Brain Attack Center at University of Maryland Medical Systems as an acute stroke Neurologist and is actively working to prevent stroke and aggressively educating patients and families about stroke risk factors and modifications and working with the primary care physicians in the community.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Jinnah Sindh Medical University - 1993

Languages Spoken

English
Polish

Location & Hours

Neurological Medicine
7500 Hanover Pkwy Ste 201, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Mon:8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Sleep Medicine
Neurology
Psychiatry
Clinical Neurophysiology

Conditions Addressed

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Alzheimer's Disease
Hemorrhagic stroke
Restless Leg Syndrome
Insomnia
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
Dementia
Intracranial Injury
Parkinson's Disease
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Bell's Palsy
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Epilepsy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Ischemic Stroke
Tension Headache

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

STLDentalPlan| LLC
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Maryland Physicians Care
Meritain Health
Kaiser Permanente
MedStar Family Choice
Riverside Health
Medicare
CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
AmeriHealth
UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana
APWU
Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
Priority Partners
Tricare
AARP
Anthem Blue Cross
Cigna

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