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Springfield, IL
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Wednesday: 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
About
Bio
Dr. Omar is a US Board-Certified Neurologist and Neurological Oncologist. He also has subspecialized training in Endovascular Neurosurgery from the University of Oxford.
Dr. Omar's main area of interest is the development of innovative approaches for the management of brain and spinal cord malignancies. He has a unique set of skills that spans across the various disciplines of Neurosciences. He received training in Endovascular Neurosurgery (University of Oxford), Neurological Oncology (University of Toronto), Neurology (University of Missouri - Columbia), Epilepsy / Epilepsy surgery evaluations, EEG, intraoperative monitoring, subdural grids and depth electrode interpretation (Cleveland Clinic Foundation) and Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience (PhD, University of Ottawa).
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Neurology
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Neurosurgery
Licenses
United States: Illinois, Indiana, Missouri
Languages spoken
Arabic
Doctor Q&A
104 Answers
12 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 42-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Neurology
Criteria for MS: Hi JeriS,
Typically symptoms related to MS are on one side of the body but can be both sides as well occasionally. The symptoms typically go away foll... Read More
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A 42-year-old female asked:
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Kidney Function: Cockcroft-Gault is a formula used to determine how well your kidneys function. It is expressed as a Creatinine Clearance in ml/min and is adjusted for... Read More
941 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
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Antidepressant: Amitriptylline can also be used as an antidepressant. Check with your Dr. to see if he/she can adjust the dose to work for both sciatica and low mood.
958 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old female asked:
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Yes: I'm assuming you are talking about the tablet not the powder form. If so, the tablets are scored so yes you can cut it in half. Half of it is gone fro... Read More
865 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
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Many reasons: Many reasons but one possibility are pudendal neuralgia. You can read an article on pudendal neuralgia here:
https://www.facebook.com/braintumorexpert... Read More
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A 19-year-old female asked:
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Acne: Hi,
There are several commercially available products but generally, good skin hygiene includes washing frequently with a mild soap and drying. Ointme... Read More
972 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
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Not sure: We don't normally describe the kidneys as "bulky" or not bulky. It could simply mean that one kidney is larger than the other in which case in and of ... Read More
874 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
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Depends: Depends on where and what is involved/size etc. Also other comorbidities/age, etc.
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A 23-year-old female asked:
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Pharmacist: You may find several over the counter options. You might want to ask a local pharmacist.
942 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:
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Cavity: The uterine cavity itself can be split in the middle (Didelphic), septum or partitioned in its top segment (septate) or with two elevations over the ... Read More
867 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old male asked:
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Yes: rhonchi are caused by a blockage in the airways or fluid in the bronchial passageway so yes asthma and less commonly common cold can be associated wit... Read More
873 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 49-year-old female asked:
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Possible BPV: In general, people refer to dizziness when they feel either lightheaded or have a spinning sensation better known as vertigo. If the dizzy spell is tr... Read More
974 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
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Allergy: Hi SolmazN
Some people can have difficulty swallowing with an allergic reaction especially if you have hives as well. You may want to a) Get checked b... Read More
958 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
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Many: Many infections but generally those related to protozoa (such as amebiasis, cryptosporidiosis, giardiasis, microsporidiosis), parasites (such as schis... Read More
934 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 25-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Neurology
Evaluation: Would highly recommend an evaluation ideally by a Neurologist
917 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
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Touching: Just touching the fluid around the cord ... getting close but not putting pressure on the cord itself ... usually a disc that's bulged far enough to b... Read More
895 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
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Intestine: Part of the intestine lacking the normal peristaltic movement that helps push digested food along the gastrointestinal tract.
931 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 21-year-old male asked:
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Need to go back: Hi KaiO,
Could be bleeding from the catheter site. You need to go back as soon as possible and talk to your doctor. Not sure why you have the chest pa... Read More
955 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 24-year-old female asked:
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Not Diagnostic : T2 prolongation is just a signal change which could be due to any number of reasons but commonly is due to a small stroke or small vessel disease. If ... Read More
934 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Nonspecific: Some people get flu-like symptoms, mild fever, swollen lymph nodes, muscle aches and pains then it subsides and can become without symptoms for years ... Read More
925 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
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ER: Best to get evaluated at the closest emergency room. Occasionally, bleeds or neck injury can happen even with minimal trauma.
877 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old female asked:
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Many causes: Lightheadedness has many causes. Impossible to tell exactly without a full assessment. Some possible causes include low blood sugar, low blood pressur... Read More
949 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 40-year-old female asked:
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Many causes: Hi AnasuyaD,
There are many reasons for a drop in WBC count but the common ones are infections especially severe (also HIV), immune problems such as l... Read More
955 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:
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Yes: Possibly a pinched nerve with muscle spasm. May need imaging and a nerve test of it persists.
949 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 19-year-old male asked:
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EEG: Medications can have an effect on EEG results. In addition, excessive smoking/weed etc can potentially trigger a seizure which can alter the EEG. EEGs... Read More
949 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Neurology
Very unlikely: Very unlikely but had been reported especially with some genetic conditions
918 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Maybe not: Probably best to cover it with a loose bandage and allow it to heal on its own. This is particularly true if you have underlying diabetes, cancer or t... Read More
929 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 21-year-old female asked:
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Varies: Usually a few weeks but sometimes faster and sometimes slower and potentially with some residual deficits.
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A member asked:
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Diet: Watch your diet. Fatty foods are known to worsen symptoms. Other causes may be worsening of a hiatal hernia, weight gain, pregnancy, alcohol, smoking,... Read More
911 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
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Specializes in Neurology
Many causes: Hi LMichel,
Seems that your periods are irregular as opposed to having stopped. Typically we get concerned if you haven't had them for 3 months or mor... Read More
877 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 68-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Neurology
Headache: Hi ChantelleH,
A migraine is a type of headache. Usually it is on one side of the head, moderate to severe, throbbing and sometimes associated with se... Read More
955 viewsAnswered >2 years agoMerged
A member asked:
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Assessment: There are many effective options for migraines. However, each individual is different. Would be happy to assess and prescribe treatment if needed.
925 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 37-year-old female asked:
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Not usually: If it was applied to the outside part of the ear, then usually no. There is an ear drum that separates the outer ear from the middle ear and the eusta... Read More
931 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 20-year-old male asked:
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Chest wall: Could be inflammation of the chest wall or the lining surrounding the lungs (pleurisy). Chest pain can also be due to heart-related conditions but doe... Read More
953 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old female asked:
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Spasm: Cough has many causes but common reasons would be a bout of upper respiratory tract infection. Reported coughing can cause neck muscle spasms leading ... Read More
955 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old female asked:
Dr. Ayman Omaranswered
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Anything: Anything is possible. However if it was "embolism" (I.m assuming you are referring to pulmonary embolism) then likely you would have other symptoms su... Read More
873 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old female asked:
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More needed: Dietary supplements and vitamins can help but more importantly you need to find out WHY you are anemic. There are many reasons for anemia such as iron... Read More
926 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
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Assessment: Need to be assessed to determine what and why this is happening. It depends on whether this is a new problem or an old problem, the results of the neu... Read More
909 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 36-year-old male asked:
Dr. Ayman Omaranswered
Specializes in Neurology
Seems OK: Some people have gastroesophageal reflux disease and can have similar symptoms. Otherwise perhaps mild inflammation of the stomach lining. Your doctor... Read More
949 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 20-year-old female asked:
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Specializes in Neurology
Migraine: Have you had migraines in the past? If so, could be a migraine as they tend to get worse with activity. However, without complete assessment, it may ... Read More
953 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
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Specializes in Neurology
Not necessarily: Hi TKnox,
Perianal tingling can happen as a result of nerve root compression in the sacral spine which is slightly lower than the level you describe h... Read More
964 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A member asked:
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Many causes: Hi JulienC,
There are many causes for headaches. Your doctor will need to ask you questions to understand what is going on better and examine you. Hea... Read More
955 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 16-year-old female asked:
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Low: If you play video games for hours and never had issues then chances are slim.
821 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 28-year-old female asked:
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Possibly related: Hi Kkovac4
They could possibly be related. This sounds like what we call "radicular pain" meaning it could be originating from the thoracic nerve root... Read More
964 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 45-year-old female asked:
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Maybe: Theoretically yes ... in some cases it can cause arterial dissection or tear of the vessel wall which leads to stroke
947 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A male asked:
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Specializes in Neurology
Calories: Increasing caloric intake above demands. Maintain a healthy diet. Consider multivitamins daily, drink plenty of fluids and exercise moderately. Also a... Read More
877 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
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Very rare: No method is 100%. Jadelle is very effective but not fool-proof.
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A female asked:
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Yes: Yes, it depends where the problem is, how long since the injury or disease process started and what is being tested on the NCS/EMG
882 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 26-year-old male asked:
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Specializes in Neurology
Yes: Hormone levels such as DHT, DHEA, etc. can be sent off for testing. You may need a virtual appointment or an appointment with your doctor to see if th... Read More
949 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A female asked:
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Moderation: Hi JPappas,
That depends on whether there was any structural damage or any seizures as a result. If there weren't then it would be OK provided that it... Read More
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This was very helpful. Thanks! I have had numbness in left hand with nerve pain/tingling in my arm for over 2 months. Dr had me do EMG and results were normal. My reaction was concern that I will li...Read More
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Thank you very much for answering my question. It's just another piece of many in complicated puzzle I'm putting together. I will actually be making an appointment with a LLMD in the near future.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine, ON
Graduated 2002MD
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HEALTH CARE
Residency
UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI HEALTH CARE
Awards
Medical Innovator Award
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) National Fellowship Award
Prize for outstanding achievement, Ottawa Hospital Foundation
Affiliations
society for neurooncology
American Medical Association
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