Dr. Omar B. Cabahug, MD

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Get to know Neurologist Dr. Omar B. Cabahug, who serves patients in Henderson, Nevada.

Dr. Cabahug is a highly trained neurologist who works with patients who have issues related to the nervous system. He is the owner & operator of B Omar Cabahug Pro Corporation in Henderson, Nevada. 

Locally, he is affiliated with St. Rose Dominican Hospital – San Martín Campus, St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Rose de Lima Campus, and St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Siena Campus.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from Cebu Doctors’ University College of Medicine in the Philippines in 1986. He then went on to perform his internship at St. Paul-Ramsey Hospital and Medical Center in 1997, and his residency in neurology at the West Los Angeles Veterans Affairs Medical Center in 2000.

With over 35 years of experience, Dr. Cabahug is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

As a testament to his success, Dr. Cabahug is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2008, 2018) and Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010, 2011, 2012, 2015).

On a more personal note, he speaks both English, Spanish, and Tagalog.

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