Bashar Katirji, MD
Specialty
Neurology, Neurology-Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurology-Neurophysiology
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Biography
- Director, Neuromuscular Center and EMG Laboratory, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Program Director, Neuromuscular Medicine, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Director, Autonomic Program and Laboratories, UH Cleveland Medical Center
- Professor, CWRU School of Medicine
Bashar Katirji, MD, FACP, FAAN is a Professor of Neurology and the Director of the Neuromuscular Center at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - Case Western Reserve University and Director of the Electromyography (EMG) laboratory. Dr. Katirji earned his medical degree from the Medical School at the University of Aleppo in Syria. After completing a residency in Internal Medicine in Lebanon and Saudi Arabia, he completed his neurology residency at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, followed by fellowship training in Clinical Electromyography at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. He has previously been a Faculty at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Katirji specializes in the field of Neuromuscular Disorders and Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He has published extensively and authored more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed journals and more than 50 chapters in neurologic textbooks. Dr. Katirji has also authored an EMG textbook, Electromyography in Clinical Practice, now in its third edition. and co-authored the textbook, Neuromuscular Disorders in Clinical Practice, a widely utilized reference text in the US and abroad, now in its second edition. Dr. Katirji also co-authored a nerve conduction study manual for trainees and technologists. He has directed and lectured in numerous continuing medical education courses on neuromuscular disorders and electrodiagnostic testing at the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine annual meetings, as well as at many other international associations' seminars. He is a reviewer of many U.S. and international neurologic peer-reviewed journals.
Dr. Katirji enjoys teaching and writing and is very involved in clinical research with trainees. As the Program Director of Neuromuscular Fellowship since 1990, he has trained over 75 neuromuscular fellows and supervised EMG/Neuromuscular training of more than 400 neurology residents. Dr. Katirji has published with neuromuscular fellows and neurology residents more than 50 peer-reviewed articles and more than 20 chapters.
Dr. Katirji is married, with two children, one is an Emergency Medicine Physician, and one is in College. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, walking, biking, and neurologic writing.
Expertise
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Electrodiagnostic Testing
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Entrapment Neuropathies
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Languages Spoken
Arabic, English, French
Office Locations
UH Minoff Health Center at Chagrin Highlands Ste 2300
3909 Orange Pl
Beachwood, OH 44122
216-844-2724
Patient Experience Reviews
4.5 out of 5
100 Ratings
Patient Comments (24)
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Dr. Katirji listens to me and understands my concerns
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Dr Katirji is so personable and attentive. I feel totally seen as a person. He is very easy to talk with (I tend to get intimidated). Also, he is professional and, in my opinion, clinically excellent. Love him. Love his staff.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
I appreciate having Dr. Katurji as my neurologist, given my chronic condition that progresses only very slowly
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
I feel very fortunate to have Dr. Katirji monitoring my treatment.
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Patient, caring, understanding
Reviewed On 5/1/2023
Always a great experience when I see Dr. Katirji! A brilliant physician who always takes time with you, explains everything in a way that you can understand. A very caring physician!!!
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
It was the first time to visit this doctor and I was very pleased
Reviewed On 4/1/2023
We like Dr Bashar Katirji, we just wish he was more on time.
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Dr Katerji was wonderful. His fellow doctor (also wonderful) did a thorough history and exam. ***
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
Very good
Reviewed On 3/1/2023
*** Dr. Katirji has been very professional and pleasant. I will continue our relationship.
Reviewed On 1/1/2023
Dr Katirji is excellent doctor. He is good listener. I'm fortunate to have him as my doctor
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Dr. Katirji is an outstanding physician! He is a brilliant man and an excellent provider. He always shows compassion and really cares about his patients and what their needs are. I would highly recommend Dr. Katirji to anyone who needs a neurologist!!!
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Excellent visit and I am so glad to have been referred to Dr. Katirji by my primary care Dr. ***.
Reviewed On 12/1/2022
Both Dr. Katurgi and Dr. *** were patient to let me ask questions and explain what medical terms and plans are best suited for me.
Reviewed On 11/1/2022
Dr Katerji and his staff are excellent. I would highly recommend.
Reviewed On 10/1/2022
Dr. Katiriji is one of the best if not THE BEST neurologist I have seen for my problem which has plagued me going on four years and getting worse. First, he gave me a thorough examination, second, he sat & thoroughly explained my MRI to both my husband & I and showed us where he thought the problem might lie and third, answered all our questions & recommended I see a neurosurgeon for an opinion. He was very kind, caring, thorough, considerate and had an excellent bedside manner. I would highly recommend him to family and friends.
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
*** and Dr Kitirji were excellent. ***
Reviewed On 9/2/2022
Listened. Explained. Kind
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr Katirji always gives me a wonderful exam. He is very professional and is the best Dr I have ever encountered. ***
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Katirji is simply the best. His courtesy and professionalism are unmatched. And he really knows his stuff!
Reviewed On 8/1/2022
Dr. Katirji is skilled and compassionate - excellent qualities for a physician care provider
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Excellent doctor and his resident was superb! Both doctors showed concern, compassion, we're very very thorough and ordered tests to try to get to the root of my problem for which I am extremely thankful. I look forward to seeing this Neurologist after my testing is complete and hopefully can come to a resolution of my problem and a treatment plan to help me.
Reviewed On 7/1/2022
Care provider is a good listener and shows genuine concern.
Research & Publications
Research Interests
Neuromuscular Disorders, EMG and Nerve conduction studies, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathies, Peripheral nerve hyperexcitability syndromes, Stiff Person Syndromes
Certifications & Memberships
- Neuromuscular Medicine - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Education
Fellowship | Electromyography
Electromyography - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1983 - 1984)
Fellowship | Electromyography
Electromyography - Cleveland Clinic (1983 - 1983)
Residency | Neurology
Neurology - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1980 - 1983)
Residency | Neurology
Neurology - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1978 - 1980)
Internship | Rotating
Rotating - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1977 - 1978)
Internship | Rotating
Rotating - University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center (1976 - 1977)
Medical Education
University Of Aleppo (1971 - 1977)
Industry Relationships
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As of December 31, 2016, Bashar Katirji did not disclose any Outside Relationships with Industry.