M. Mohsin Shah, MD, FAANS, FACS

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Get to know Neurosurgeon Dr. M. Mohsin Shah, who serves patients in Newport Beach, California.

Dr. Shah is an established neurosurgeon, neurovascular surgeon, neurologist, and neurointensivist, with a particular focus on stroke management and traumatic brain injury (TBI) treatment.

In his diverse roles, he serves as the Medical Director of the California Neurological and Orthopedic Institute and holds the esteemed position of Co-Founder and Chairman at Cerenetex, Inc. His affiliations with prominent healthcare institutions encompass Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and PIH Health Whittier Hospital.

Known for his unwavering dedication to patients, Dr. Shah offers a holistic and patient-centered approach to address a wide spectrum of brain and spine-related conditions. His commitment to delivering the highest standards of medical care ensures that patients receive the most thorough assessment and the fastest path to recovery for their injuries.

Educated in Pakistan, Dr. Shah graduated with his Medical Degree from Khyber Medical College. He then relocated to the United States, performing his residency at the University of California (Irvine) College of Medicine.

Pursuing his interest in stroke and neurotrauma, Dr. Shah completed fellowships in neurocritical care at the University of California – Los Angeles and interventional neuroradiology at Portland Neurovascular Center. He subsequently pursued formal neurosurgery residency at the University of Louisville where he gained extensive experience in complex spine surgery with renowned surgeons at the Leatherman Spine Institute, followed by a fellowship in cerebrovascular and skull base surgery at the renowned Swedish Neuroscience Institute in Seattle, Washington.

Subsequent to his training, the doctor attained board certification in neurosurgery and neuroendovascular surgery through the American Board of Neurological Surgery, whose broad aim is to encourage the study, improve the practice, elevate the standards, and advance the science of neurological surgery and thereby serve the cause of public health.

Holding fellowship status, Dr. Shah is a Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (FAANS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).

In addition, he is an active member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, the Neurocritical Care Society, the North American Spine Society, and the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery.

Neurosurgery is the medical specialty concerned with the prevention, diagnosis, surgical treatment, and rehabilitation of disorders which affect any portion of the nervous system including the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, and extra-cranial cerebrovascular system. Neurosurgeons are doctors who diagnose and treat problems with the nervous system, often by performing surgery on the brain or spine. They treat strokes, tumors, certain types of birth defects, infections, and head or spinal cord injuries.

Dr. Shah has a prolific history of sharing his expertise through international, national, and regional conference presentations and lectures at esteemed hospitals. His contributions also extend to the publication of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters.

When asked about the source of his success, Dr. Shah attributes it to a profound recognition of the value of hard work, perseverance through challenges, and a driving force not solely aimed at achieving personal success, but rather, a dedication to being the best possible professional. His motivation transcends individual accomplishments, focusing on serving society as a whole. 

Driven by the awareness of the significant unmet needs of neurologically ill patients, Dr. Shah identified a substantial gap between these needs and the available skill set within the medical community. This realization propelled him to pursue his career path. Notably, at the outset of his journey, the role of a neuro intensivist was virtually non-existent, and Dr. Shah aimed to become a pioneer in this field, aspiring to lead and address the unmet demands of his patients and the healthcare community.

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