Ahmed Abd Elazim, MD

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A Specialist in Neurology

As a neurologist, Ahmed Abd Elazim, MD, treats conditions pertaining to the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves. He works specifically as a neurohospitalist, caring for patients with neurological conditions who are in the hospital.

Additionally, Dr. Abd Elazim specializes in neurocritical care, providing comprehensive critical care to patients with a wide range of neurological disorders, including:

  • Stroke
  • Subarachnoid and intracranial hemorrhage
  • Brain trauma
  • Subdural hematomas
  • Seizures
  • Spinal cord trauma
  • Encephalitis

Speaks: English, Arabic

Specialties

(605) 312-8500

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Neurocritical Care: Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, OH
Residency:
Neurology: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM
Medical School:
Minia University Faculty of Medicine, Minia, Egypt

Idea of Care

My goal is to provide the best possible care with a team approach that includes patients and their families.

Personal Interests

In his free time, Dr. Abd Elazim enjoys traveling and playing chess.

Awards and Distinctions

Intern of the year
Exemplary teacher award
Outpatient resident of the year
Resident collegiality award
Top score in neurology residency in-service training examination among all neurology residents nationwide (2022-2023)

Additional Locations

Sanford Health Neurocritical Care

1420 W. 22nd Street
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105

(605) 328-8188

Sanford USD Medical Center

1305 W. 18th St.
Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57105

(605) 333-1000

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