Biographical summary
Clinical
Rabih G. Tawk, M.D., is a neurosurgeon, with subspecialty in cerebrovascular neurosurgery. His clinical practice focuses on the open surgical and endovascular treatment of complex cerebrovascular disorders, with an emphasis on functional outcomes. A primary interest lies in the treatment of patients with skull base tumors using minimally invasive and endoscopic approaches. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Tawk is active in research and education, providing mentorship to residents and fellows. He authors expert content and publishes in high-impact scientific journals. He is a peer reviewer for prominent peer-reviewed journals in the field of cerebrovascular neurosurgery. Dr. Tawk's focus is primarily on treatment of patients with the following disorders:
- Cerebral aneurysms
- Cerebral arteriovenous malformations
- Cavernous malformations
- Arteriovenous fistulae
- Pituitary tumors
- Moyamoya disease
- Skull base endoscopic surgery
- Spine arteriovenous malformations
- Stroke
- Carotid artery disease
Research
- Research focuses on cerebrovascular disorders and functional outcome
- Development of new techniques for cerebral revascularization
- Development of new endoscopic and microsurgical approaches for treatment of vascular and skull base lesions
Conditions treated
Procedures performed
- EC-IC bypass
- Endoscopic procedure
Interests
- Cerebral aneursyms
- Cerebral arteriovenous malformations
- Cavernous malformations
- Arteriovenous fistulae
- Pituitary tumors
- Moyamoya disease
- Skull base endoscopic surgery
- Spine arteriovenous malformations
- Stroke
- Carotid artery disease
Mayo Clinic locations
Education
- 2010
Visiting Physician - Mentor: Dr Juha Hernesniem for Complex Aneurysm Clipping Techniques, Lateral Supraorbital Approach, Sitting Craniotomyhelsinki neurosurgery
- 2010
Visiting Physician - Mentor: Michael Lawton MD for Complex Aneurysm Clipping, EC-IC Bypass and Microanastomosis TechniquesUniversity of California at San Francisco (UCSF)
- 2010
Visiting Physician - Mentor: Robert Spetzler MD for Complex Aneurysm Clipping, Transchoroidal Approach, AVMs ResectionBarrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ
- 2010
Fellow - Endovascular Neurosurgery 4/2007 - 1/2008 and 7/2009 - 6/2010State University of New York at Buffalo
- 2009
ResidentState University of New York at Buffalo
- 2004
Fellow - Oncologic Neurosurgery and Gamma Knife Stereotactic RadiosurgeryRoswell Park Cancer Institute, State University of New York at Buffalo
- 2003
Resident - General Surgery PGY-1Staten Island University Hospital
- 2001
MDLebanese University Faculty of Medical Sciences
- 1992
Pre-MedicalBcharre's Official School
Activities and honors
Certifications
- 2014
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological Surgery
Awards and honors
- 2022
Faculty Teacher of the YearMayo Clinic
- 2022
First place for the Atlantic Coast Conference InventureAtlantic Coast Conference
- 2022
CarSEAL-Carotid Artery Endovascular Device funding $200,000 DERIVE-Departments Engaging Research for Innovation
- 2021
First place at Georgia Tech Capstone DesignExpoGeorgia Tech Capstone Design Expo
- 2021
First place for carSEALWalleye Tank Competition
- 2021
First place in Alligator Tank for carSEALAlligator Tank Competition
- 2021
Educator of the YearCongress of Neurologic Surgeons
- 2015
Award for Reviewer ExcellenceNeurosurgery
- 2014
Excellence Through Teamwork AwardMayo Clinic in Florida
- 2005
Resident Achievement AwardState University of New York at Buffalo
Professional memberships
- 2022
ABNS Oral Board Examination
- 2022
ABNS Oral Board Examination
- 2022 - present
Continuous Professional Development
- 2021 - present
Florida Neurosurgical Society
- 2021 - present
ABNS Oral Board Examination
- 2021 - present
Mayo Clinic in Florida
- 2020 - present
Florida Neurosurgical Society
- 2020 - present
Florida Neurosurgical Society
- 2020 - 2021
Radiation Safety Committee
- 2019 - present
Walter Grand Neurosurgical Forum
- 2018 - present
World Association of Lebanese Neurosurgeons
- 2017 - present
Commitee on Advanced Specialty Training CNS Endovascular Testing
- 2016 - present
Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
- 2014 - present
Neuro-Endovascular Fellowship Program
- 2014 - present
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- 2014 - present
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- 2013 - present
American Heart Association & American Stroke Association
- 2012 - present
Endovascular Neurosurgery Research Group
- 2012 - present
Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery
- 2012 - present
Southern Neurosurgical Society
- 2012 - present
Stroke Clinical Practice Committee
- 2010 - present
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- 2010 - 2014
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- 2010 - present
American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons/Cerebrovascular Section
- 2010 - present
World Association of Lebanese Neurosurgeons
- 2009 - 2010
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- 2005 - 2010
New York State Medical Society
Publications