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Wael Asaad

Energizer · DISC type I
Professor of Neurosurgery & Neuroscience, S. & D. Fox Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
📍 Westwood, Massachusetts, United States

Dr. Wael Asaad is a distinguished neurosurgeon and neuroscientist at Brown University, serving as Vice Chair for Research and Director of Functional & Epilepsy Neurosurgery. His expertise lies in using advanced neuromodulation techniques like deep brain stimulation to treat movement disorders, epilepsy, and psychiatric diseases. He holds an MD from Yale and a PhD from MIT.

He earned his PhD in Systems Neuroscience from MIT before completing his MD at Yale University, showcasing a deep commitment to both fundamental research and clinical practice.

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
Professor of Neurosurgery & Neuroscience, S. & D. Fox Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Westwood, Massachusetts, United States
Personality Overview

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Informal
Imaginative

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.

Priorities

Topics Wael cares about

Functional Neurosurgery
As Director of Functional and Epilepsy Neurosurgery, his clinical work focuses on surgical interventions for movement disorders, epilepsy, and intractable psychiatric diseases.
Neuromodulation Therapies
He applies advanced techniques like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), focused ultrasound, and responsive neurostimulation to treat complex neurological conditions.
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Career

Work history

6-2023
Professor of Neurosurgery & Neuroscience, S. & D. Fox Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
7-2018
Director of Functional and Epilepsy Neurosurgery
Rhode Island Hospital
7-2018 - 6-2023
Associate Professor of Neurosurgery & Neuroscience
Brown University
7-2011 - 6-2018
Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery
Brown University
4-2011
Functional Neurosurgeon
Rhode Island Hospital
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Education
1996 - 2001
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2001 - 2003
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Yale School of Medicine
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