Dr. Kalil Abdullah, MD
Neurosurgeon
5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 6th Fl, Dallas, TX 75390
At a glance
5.00 stars (6 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 22 insurances
Aetna, American Republic Insurance Company, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at UT Southwestern Medical Center
Affiliated with Zale Lipshy Pavilion – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
and William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Craniotomy
Craniotomy
Other popular visit reasons
Brain / Spinal Cord Tumor
Brain Compression
Brain Surgery
Brain Trauma / Injury
Hydrocephalus
MRI Report - Brain
Meningioma
Neurosurgery Consultation
Brain / Spinal Cord Tumor
Brain Compression
Brain Surgery
Brain Trauma / Injury
More about Dr. Kalil Abdullah, MD
Dr. Kalil Abdullah, M.D. is a neurosurgeon located in Dallas, TX. He specializes in the treatment of brain tumors using minimally invasive brain surgery. He also sees and treats patients with hydrocephalus, traumatic brain injury, and other lesions and cysts in the brain.
Dr. Abdullah provides cutting edge care, including laser therapy for brain tumors, uses fluorescence to remove brain tumors, and enrolls patients in clinical trials that he oversees.
He received his medical degree from Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine and completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Pennsylvania, with additional training in neurosurgical oncology at Wellington Regional Hospital in New Zealand. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and has published over 100 scientific articles, a book on the treatment of malignant brain tumors, and gives lectures nationally and internationally on brain tumor management.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
University of Pennsylvania, Residency in Neurosurgery
London School of Economics and Political Science (Master's)
Practice
UT Southwestern Medical Center
Affiliation
Zale Lipshy Pavilion – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital
Awards and publications
Glioblastoma, 1st Ed. Brem S and Abdullah KG (2016). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier. 2016
Abdullah KG, Lubelski D, Nucifora P, Brem. The use of diffusion tensor imaging in glioma resection. Neurosurgical Focus. 2013 Apr;34(4):E1
Abdullah KG, Rammayya A, Thawani JP, Macyszyn L, O’Rourke DM, Brem S. Factors associated with increased survival after surgical resection of glioblastoma in octogenarians. PLOS One, PLoS One. 2015 May 15;10(5):e0127202. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0127202. eCollection 2015
Hoffman DI, Abdullah KG, McCoskey M, Binder ZA, O'Rourke DM, Desai AS, Nasrallah MP, Bigdeli A, Morrissette JJD, Brem S, Bagley SJ. Negative prognostic impact of epidermal growth factor receptor copy number gain in young adults with isocitrate dehydrogenase wild-type glioblastoma. J Neurooncol. 2019 Sep 21
Hottinger AF, Abdullah KG, Stupp R. Current standards of care in glioblastoma therapy In Glioblastoma, 1st Ed. Brem S and Abdullah KG (2016). Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1073892758
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.83
Bedside manner
5.00
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6 reviews
Most relevant
Outstanding visit, very informative and took his time in explaining everything.
More than 1 year agoLV
Good visit, positive.
More than 1 year agoDM
Very pleased.
More than 1 year agoSB
More than 1 year agoAG
More than 1 year agoEP
More than 1 year agoKT
Which hospital is Dr. Kalil Abdullah affiliated with?
Dr. Kalil Abdullah is affiliated with Zale Lipshy Pavilion – William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital and William P. Clements Jr. University Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Kalil Abdullah work with?
Dr. Kalil Abdullah works with UT Southwestern Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Kalil Abdullah's office located?
Dr. Kalil Abdullah's office is located at 5303 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX 75390.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Kalil Abdullah?
Dr. Kalil Abdullah frequently sees patients for Brain / Spinal Cord Tumor, Brain Compression, Brain Trauma / Injury, MRI Report - Brain, and Neurosurgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Kalil Abdullah on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Kalil Abdullah speak?
Dr. Kalil Abdullah speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Kalil Abdullah in reviews?
6 patients have reviewed Dr. Kalil Abdullah. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.83/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.