Ammar H. Hawasli, MD, PhD

Biography

Dr. Hawasli's interests outside of work include spending time with his wife and children, running, cooking, enjoying the outdoors, listening to music, and playing the guitar and piano.

Care Philosophy

My goal is to provide compassionate, effective, state-of-the-art care to all my patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Area of Interest

I provide all aspects of neurosurgical care, including surgery for brain and spinal diseases, injuries and tumors. I also have expertise in performing complex spine surgery, using a minimally invasive approach and providing enhanced recovery after surgery.

Teaching and Professional Positions

• 2018-2020: Washington University-Barnes Jewish Hospital, Director of Enhanced Recovery After Spine Surgery Program and Neurosurgery Liaison for the Barnes-Jewish Hospital Trauma Performance Improvement Committee
• 2017-2020: Washington University, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, Orthopedic Surgery and Neuroscience

Professional Memberships

• American Association of Neurological Surgery/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Joint Spine Section
• American Board of Neurological Surgeons
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons
• Missouri State Medical Association

Honors, Awards etc.

• 2019: Cervical Spine Research Society Seed Starter Award
• 2019: Barnes-Jewish Hospital Foundation Spinal Cord Injury Fund Award
• 2018: Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Young Clinician Investigator Award
• 2015: American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Section on Disorders of the Spine Apfelbaum Award
• 2015: Neurosurgery Research and Education Foundation Resident Research Fellowship
• 2014: Cervical Spine Research Society Resident Grant Award
• 2014: Neurosurgery Research Symposium Best Presentation Award
• 2013: Center for Innovation in Neuroscience and Technology Fellowship
• 2013: National Institutes of Health National Research Service Award
• 2012: Robert L. Grubb Jr., MD, Neurosurgical Resident Clinical Excellence Award