Bashar Katirji, MD
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Specialty: Neurology, Neurology-Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology-Neurophysiology
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Primary Location: 1611 S Green Rd (5 mi.)
Other Locations - Languages Spoken: Arabic, English, French
Office Locations
UH Suburban Health Center (5 mi.)
1611 S Green Rd
Ste 300
South Euclid, OH 44121
216-844-3192
UH Cleveland Medical Center Bolwell (0 mi.)
11100 Euclid Ave
Bolwell 5th Floor
Cleveland, OH 44106
216-844-3192
UH Cleveland Foley ElderHealth Center (7 mi.)
3619 Park East Dr
Ste 109
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-464-6445
UH Cleveland Minoff Health Center (7 mi.)
3909 Orange Pl
Ste 2300
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-285-5115
Biography: Bashar Katirji, MD
Expertise
Titles
- Director, Neuromuscular Center and EMG Laboratory, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Certifications & Memberships
- Neuromuscular Medicine - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Electromyography
Electromyography - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1983 - 1984)
Fellowship | Electromyography
Electromyography - Cleveland Clinic (1983 - 1983)
Residency | Neurology
Neurology - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1980 - 1983)
Residency | Neurology
Neurology - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1978 - 1980)
Internship | Rotating
Rotating - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1977 - 1978)
Internship | Rotating
Rotating - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1976 - 1977)
Medical Education
University Of Aleppo (1971 - 1977)
About
Bashar Katirji, MD, FACP, FAAN is a Professor of Neurology and the Director of the Neuromuscular Center at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - Case Western Reserve University and Director of the Electromyography (EMG) laboratory. Dr. Katirji earned his medical degree from the Medical School at the University of Aleppo in Syria. After completing a residency in Internal Medicine in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, he completed his neurology residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, followed by fellowship training in Clinical Electromyography at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He has previously been a Faculty at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Katirji specializes in the field of Neuromuscular Disorders and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He has published extensively and authored more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and more than 50 chapters in neurologic textbooks. Dr. Katirji has also authored an EMG textbook, Electromyography in Clinical Practice, now in its third edition. and co-authored the textbook, Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice, a widely utilized reference text in the US and abroad, now in its second edition. Dr. Katirji also co-authored a nerve conduction study manual for trainees and technologists. He has directed and lectured in numerous continuing medical education courses on neuromuscular disorders and electrodiagnostic testing at the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine annual meetings, as well as at many other international associations' seminars. He is a reviewer of many U.S. and international neurologic peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Katirji enjoys teaching and writing and is very involved in clinical research with trainees. As the Program Director of Neuromuscular Fellowship since 1990, he has trained over 75 neuromuscular fellows and supervised EMG/Neuromuscular training of more than 400 neurology residents. Dr. Katirji has published with neuromuscular fellows and neurology residents more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and more than 20 chapters.
Dr. Katirji is married, with two children, one is an Emergency Medicine Physician, and one is in College. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, walking, biking, and neurologic writing.
Research & Publications
Research Interests
Neuromuscular Disorders, EMG and Nerve conduction studies, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathies, Peripheral nerve hyperexcitability syndromes, Stiff Person Syndromes
Patient Experience Reviews
Dr Katirji is the finest example of the best Dr anyone could ever have the pleasure of seeing. Professional, polite and kind, he is the ultimate example of what all Dr's should be like.
Dr, Katirji and his Fellow, ***, M.D., were excellent!
It was goood
Excellent care for an *** patient.
Dr Katirji spends a few minutes with me and always asks about my volunteer activities.
I had a great experience at this appointment.
Excellent physician and staff. Lauren performed the nerve conduction studies abd is phenomenal as well.
Dr. Katirji was excellent!
Great Doctor. Great Assistant, Wonderful Staff ***
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My provider is an excellent communicator of my health and changes thank you Dr Kirtiji and *** his nurse his Rn and right hand
Good customer service.
Dr K is very kind, caring and thorough
Dr Katerji is an asset to any proud medical institution
It was my birthday and I thought it was awesome that several doctors and staff came in and sang happy birthday!
Exceptional provider!
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When meeting with Dr. Katirji, my appointment always goes well. He is a very caring, knowledgeable and helpful doctor.
*** Dr. Katirji's team has been excellent.
Dr. Katirji listens to me and understands my concerns
Dr Katirji is so personable and attentive. I feel totally seen as a person. He is very easy to talk with (I tend to get intimidated). Also, he is professional and, in my opinion, clinically excellent. Love him. Love his staff.
I appreciate having Dr. Katurji as my neurologist, given my chronic condition that progresses only very slowly
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Katirji monitoring my treatment.
Patient, caring, understanding
Always a great experience when I see Dr. Katirji! A brilliant physician who always takes time with you, explains everything in a way that you can understand. A very caring physician!!!
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Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Bashar Katirji did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.