Hisham Hakim MDMPH, Doctor
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Hisham Hakim MDMPH

Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine

3/5(49)
7500 Hugh Daniel Drive Suite 250 Birmingham Alabama, 35242
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About

Dr. Hisham Hakim is a distinguished Neurologist in Birmingham, Alabama. Dr. Hakim specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Hakim employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Hakim is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.

Education and Training

University of Aleppo

Aleppo University Faculty of Med Syria,Syria 1979

Board Certification

American Osteopathic Board of Psychiatry and Neurology- Neurology

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 46 years of experience
Hisham Hakim MDMPH
Hisham Hakim MDMPH's Expert Contributions
  • Are boys more likely to be developmentally behind girls?

    Neuroscientists have known for many years that the brains of men and women are not identical. Men’s brains tend to be more lateralized—that is, the two hemispheres operate more independently during specific mental tasks like speaking or navigating around one’s environment. For the same kinds of tasks, females tend to use both their cerebral hemispheres more equally. Another difference is size: males of all ages tend to have slightly larger brains, on average, than females, even after correcting for differences in body size. Electrical measurements reveal differences in boys’ and girls’ brain function from the moment of birth. By three months of age, boys’ and girls’ brains respond differently to the sound of human speech. Because they appear so early in life, such differences are presumably a product of sex-related genes or hormones. We do know that testosterone levels rise in male fetuses as early as seven weeks of gestation, and that testosterone affects the growth and survival of neurons in many parts of the brain. Female sex hormones may also play a role in shaping brain development, but their function is currently not well understood. Sex differences in the brain are reflected in the somewhat different developmental timetables of girls and boys. By most measures of sensory and cognitive development, girls are slightly more advanced: vision, hearing, memory, smell, and touch are all more acute in female than male infants. Girl babies also tend to be somewhat more socially attuned—responding more readily to human voices or faces, or crying more vigorously in response to another infant’s cry—and they generally lead boys in the emergence of fine motor and language skills. READ MORE

  • How long do nerves take to heal after surgery?

    Regeneration time depends on how seriously your nerve was injured and the type of injury that you sustained. If your nerve is bruised or traumatized but is not cut, it should recover over 6-12 weeks. A nerve that is cut will grow at 1mm per day, after about a 4 week period of 'rest' following your injury READ MORE

  • Numbness in left hand?

    Consult a neurologist. READ MORE

  • When should a person with Alzheimer's have assistance?

    All time. READ MORE

  • What causes a brain aneurysm?

    Genetic. READ MORE

  • At what size does an aortic aneurysm need surgery?

    2 cm READ MORE

  • What are the treatment options for nerve damage?

    Stem cell READ MORE

  • Can spinal damage heal without surgery?

    Yes READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Pain Management

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Teaches at the American Spine Center in Dubai -

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Persistence

Hisham Hakim MDMPH's Practice location

7500 Hugh Daniel Drive Suite 250 -
Birmingham, Alabama 35242
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Hisham Hakim MDMPH has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 49 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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