United Neuroscience Institute

Dr. Omar Chouhury

MD

  • Dr. Omar Choudhury is a board-certified Neurologist with specialist training in Vascular Neurology after having completed his fellowship at Henry Ford Health. He previously served as Chief Resident in the Department of Neurology at Henry Ford Health, where he completed his residency and developed a strong foundation in clinical excellence, leadership, and academic scholarship.

    Dr. Choudhury earned his Doctor of Medicine from Saba University School of Medicine and holds a Bachelor of Science in Anatomy and Cell Biology from McGill University. His clinical expertise includes the diagnosis and management of stroke, cerebrovascular disease, headache, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, autoimmune encephalitis, as well as skills in interpreting EEG and EMG/NCS, performing lumbar punctures, transcranial Doppler, carotid ultrasound, and assisting in endovascular procedures such as thrombectomy.

    An active physician-scientist, Dr. Choudhury has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications including those on stroke and atrial fibrillation, non-stenosing carotid artery disease, and neurologic complications of systemic illness. He has presented his work at national conferences such as the International Stroke Conference and the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology.

    He is committed to medical education, mentorship, and health equity, with experience serving on residency academic and wellness committees, participating in global health efforts in Bangladesh and Costa Rica, and contributing to community health initiatives in the United States and Canada.

    Dr. Choudhury is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Heart Association, and Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology. He is licensed to practice medicine in California and Michigan and holds certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support and Basic Life Support.

  • Vascular Neurology
    Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease
    Neurohospitalist Medicine

  • Education

    Undergraduate
    McGill University, Bachelor of Science (Anatomy & Cell Biology)

    Medical School
    Saba University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine

    Residency
    Henry Ford Health, Neurology (Chief Resident)

    Fellowship
    Henry Ford Health, Vascular Neurology

    Board Certifications

    Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

    Vascular Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology