DR. SIRAJEE SHAFIQUL ISLAM

Associate Professor, Neurology (NINS) Stroke & Neuro-intervention Specialist

Summary

Highly accomplished Interventional Neurologist with over 10 years of experience in performing complex endovascular interventions, including Intracranial/extracranial carotid stenting angioplasty , intracranial aneurysm coiling in addition balloon/ stent / Flow diverter assisted intracranial artery reconstruction by stent/ flow diverter, Onyx/NBCA use for intra cranial/spinal arteriovenous malformations (AVM, DAVF, CCF,) and at the top of, MMA embolization in Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) and presurgical Tumor embolization. Proven ability to utilize a wide range of imaging modalities, including CT angiography, MR angiography. Expertise in developing and implementing new techniques for embolization of complex intracranial lesions, resulting in reduced procedural times and improved patient outcomes. Strong academic background with peer-reviewed publications and presentations at national and international conferences. Committed to providing exceptional patient care and advancing the field of interventional neurology.

Degrees

• MD (Neuro Medicine) Rajshahi University (2011)
• MBBS, Rajshahi Medical College, Rajshahi University (1997)

Post Doctor Training

• Clinical Fellowship, Interventional Neuroradiology, Medanta Institute of Neuroscience, Delhi, India (2015)
• Visiting Observership, Alfried Krupp Hospital, Essen, Germany (2017)
• Hands on Workshop on Retinoblastoma chemoembolization in CHUV Lausanne, Switzerland (2023)

Specialization

• Mechanical thrombectomy/aspiration in acute ischemic stroke. 
• Stent angioplasty in intracranial carotid artery.
• Brain aneurysm coiling with Balloon/Stent assistance.
• Flow diverter assisted brain artery reconstruction.
• AVM / DAVF embolization by Onyx in Brain/Spine.
• Chronic subdural hematoma (cSDH) - middle meningeal artery (MMA) embolization.
• Indirect Carotid-cavernous fistula (CCF)- endovascular treatment.
• Tumor embolization of brain before neurosurgical procedure. 

Work Experiences

• Associate Professor, Department of Interventional Neurology, National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital, Sher-E Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207

            Duration: from 30th August 2017 to till now.

• Assistant Professor, Department of Interventional Neurology, National Institute of Neurosciences & Hospital, Sher-E Bangla Nagar, Dhaka-1207

             Duration: from 1st April 2013 to 30th August 2017.

• Registrar, Department of Interventional Neurology, Rajshahi Medical College & Hospital.

             Duration: from 23rd March 2012 to 31th March 2013.

• Resident Physian (RP), Department of Medicine, Rajshahi Medical Collage & Hospital

            Duration: from 23th December 2011 to 22th March 2012.

• Neurology Resident Examinee, Department of Neurology, Rajshahi Medical Collage & Hospital (On deportation)

             Duration: 2008-2011

• Medical Officer, Department of Cardiology, National Institute of CardioVascular Diseases.

             Duration: 2007-2008

• Medical Officer, Department of Medicine, Sir Sallmullah Medical Collage & Mitford Hospital, Dhaka.

            Duration: 2005-2006

Training

• Resident Medicine Training, Sir Sallmullah Medical Collage & Mitford Hospital (2005-2006)
• Resident Cardiology Training, National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases & Hospital (2007-2008)
• Resident Radiology Training, Rajshahi Medical Collage & Hospital.

Conferences

• Oral presentation in LINNC 2017, Singapore (2017)
• Poster presentation in WLNC Cobbe, Japan 2018
• Oral presentation in ANVI , Gurgaon , delhi , India 2019
• Oral presentation in STNI 2020, Kolkata, India (2020)
• Key Note Speaker in Scientific meeting in Rahshahi Medical College and Hospital.
• Key Note Speaker in Scientific meeting in Capt. Munsur Ali Medical College and Hospital.
• Chief Speaker of Neurological disorders and stroke in Bangladesh Betar (National Radio).
• Honored Chairperson in NICE Delhi, India 2023, Speaker.
• Bangladesh society of Vascular Surgery 2024, Speaker
• Bangladesh Society of Critical Care Medicine 2024.
• Awarded for Poster presentation in international conference 2017 of Society of Neurologists of Bangladesh.
• Featured as rising neurologist of Bangladesh in www.physionews24.com

Scientific Activities

Led a team that developed a novel endovascular technique for treating complex intracranial aneurysms in a resource constrain government hospital.

Established a dedicated Interventional Neurology suite within a large academic medical center, consulting for development of stroke management and Cath lab facilities in private sector in different districts of Bangladesh. Significantly improving efficiency and patient outcomes.

Performed over 2,000 Interventional Neurology procedures with a success rate exceeding 95%, demonstrating exceptional technical proficiency and patient care.

Developed a comprehensive Interventional Neurology training program for residents, fostering the next generation of specialists in the field.

Published articles in top medical journals, advancing the scientific understanding of Interventional Neurology.

Special Achievement

• Bangladesh Society of Stroke and Neurointervention (BSSNI)
• Society of vascular and Interventional Neurologist (SVIN)
• Society of Neurologist of Bangladesh (SNB)
• Society of Therapeutic Neurointervention (STNI)
• American Academy of Neurologist (AAN)
• Society of Critical Medicine of Bangladesh