Mohammed Al-Sabbagh, MD

Professional Background

Mohammed Al-Sabbagh, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Kansas Medical Center specializing in neurohospital medicine and vascular neurology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Jordan School of Medicine, graduating first in his class, and completed neurology residency at the University of Kansas Medical Center, where he served as Academic and Educational Chief Resident and received multiple teaching awards. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Vascular Neurology at Washington University in St. Louis.
Dr. Al-Sabbagh cares for adults hospitalized with a broad range of neurological conditions, including stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders, seizures, encephalopathy, neuromuscular disorders, headaches, and other neurological emergencies. His interest in neurohospital medicine developed during the COVID-19 pandemic while caring for medically complex patients with neurological complications of systemic illness.
He is committed to patient-centered, multidisciplinary care and thoughtful clinical decision-making, with an emphasis on clear communication, evidence-based treatment, and avoiding unnecessary testing and interventions. He is also actively involved in medical education and enjoys teaching medical students, residents, and fellows.

Research

Overview

Dr. Al-Sabbagh's research focuses on cerebrovascular disease, neurohospital medicine, and the intersection of neurological disease with systemic illness, mental health, and public health. His work includes stroke prevention and outcomes, neuroimaging, biomarkers, clinical epidemiology, health services research, and quality improvement.
His broader goal is to use clinical and population-level data to better understand neurological disease, improve healthcare delivery, and develop evidence-based approaches that improve patient outcomes and quality of care.