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Kureshi, Inam Urrehman, MD

Title
Chief, Neurosurgery, Hartford Hospital

Gender

Male


Language

English, Urdu

Providing the best care to our patients and their companions requires communicating in a way everyone understands. Interpreter services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. All spoken languages are available, as well as American Sign Language (AS/L).


Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Neurosurgery
  • Spine Surgery

Areas of Expertise
Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs), Back Surgery, Brain Aneurysms, Brain Tumor Surgery, Brain Tumors, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Mazor Spine Robotics, Moya Moya Disease, Robotic Assisted Spine Surgery, Spinal Fusions, Spine Surgery-Complex, Spine Tumor Surgery, Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Trigeminal Neuralgia

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners

Education

Fellowship
University of California (LA) ‐ Neurovascular Surgery

Internship
University of Connecticut School of Medicine ‐ General Surgery

Medical School
University of Texas

Residency
University of Connecticut School of Medicine ‐ Neurosurgery

Undergraduate
Houston Baptist

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Iman Kureshi was one of the nicest, caring, professional doctors I've ever been to. I've been to a lot of doctors in my life and he was wonderful!!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Kureshi is amazing. He takes his time explaining things to you and listens to all your concerns.

4 out of 5 stars

Our televisit wasn't that good, because the audio wasn't working. It worked fine while speaking with one of his staff members prior to him coming on. However, I was able to understand that my brain aneurysms are the same size as the last MRA last year, and to repeat MRA again in one year.

5 out of 5 stars

One of the best medical visits I have had in my life. The care received was genuine and alleviated all my concerns. Having seen 4 doctors that had not known what they were speaking about, this visit was a much needed reassurance.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Kureshi was very helpful

5 out of 5 stars

The care from my doctor is excellent


Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Kerreshi and his Staff were great, very good bedside manners, easy to speak to, and gives you their full attention, no need to shop around looking for Doctors and Staff . Call and make your appt today.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Kureshi was kind, understanding and thoughtful. We agreed on a conservative plan to start my treatment for a complicated chronic back injury. We agreed surgery would be the last option, if all else failed.

5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience ... great front office, prompt visit as scheduled and Dr. Kureshi was extremely helpful and understanding with what my needs were!

5 out of 5 stars

I was very appreciative of his honesty regarding my services.

Bio

We are talking about a less invasive surgical advancement when it comes to treating patients with hemorrhagic strokes.

The technology allows doctors to remove blood clots from the brain that could not be removed before.

Dr. Inam Kureshi, a Neurosurgeon and Chief of Neurosurgery at Hartford Hospital.

Q. First, explain to our viewers what a hemorrhagic stroke is…

A. A hemorrhagic stroke is a type of stroke that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain suddenly begins to leak into the brain tissue or its surrounding structures. It can cause anything from a severe headache to life-threatening coma and death. 30% of patients who suffer a hemorrhagic stroke will die due to its severe neurological effects.

Q. The device is called the “Artemis Neuro Evacuation Device” …explain how this works?

A. This is a newly designed minimally invasive suction device that is inserted through a small slender endoscope which is then used to suction the blood out of the brain in the least traumatic fashion. If it is used correctly, it can often remove a large blood clot from deep in the brain through a small incision and bur hole without causing damage to surrounding structures. Not all patients with hemorrhagic strokes will be candidates for this procedure.

Q. What was typically done for patients with hemorrhagic strokes prior to this new technology?

A. Typically, most patients who suffer a hemorrhagic stroke are treated medically which involves them being closely monitored in a neurological ICU for BP control, brain swelling and further bleeding to try to limit the secondary effects that causes further neurological injury. The only other invasive option was to perform a large craniotomy which was extremely invasive and has not shown significant benefit over medical treatment.

Q. You have performed a number of cases since it was introduced at Hartford Hospital in November…how have patients done with this type of surgery?

A. We have done five procedures so far since November 2019. Most of the patients have done well but unfortunately one patient did succumb to a complication unrelated to the procedure. As you can understand, many of these patients come to the hospital in critical condition and oftentimes this is the only procedure that can be offered to improve their quality of life. The other four patients that had this procedure were discharged to acute rehab with a much shorter length of stay in the hospital when compared to those who have not had the procedure.

If you would like to learn more call 1-855.HHC.HERE.

Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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