Mohammed Omar Iqbal, MDPediatric Neurosurgery in Austin, TX
Gender
Male
Languages spoken
English
About Mohammed Omar Iqbal, MD
Mohammed Iqbal, MD, is a pediatric neurosurgeon with UT Health Austin who practices at Dell Children's in Austin, Texas. He specializes in surgical care for pediatric brain, spine and nerve system conditions, including spina bifida, scoliosis and the surgical management of epilepsy. By working with your child’s neurologist, Dr. Iqbal takes the time to understand your child and their symptoms. Using a complete evaluation with imaging and testing, Dr. Iqbal creates a personalized surgery plan for your child. He specializes in pediatric neurosurgery for children of all ages, including in utero. He has a special interest in pediatric spine and epilepsy care.
Dr. Iqbal is an assistant professor of medicine at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Neurosurgery. Dr. Iqbal’s research focuses on the growth and development of the pediatric spine and developing growth-modulating technologies that help surgeons avoid spinal fusion in a pre-pubescent child. He has published multiple articles on the pediatric spine. He is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons.
When not caring for patients, Dr. Iqbal enjoys spending time with his family, reading, traveling and scuba diving.
Learn more about pediatric neurology at Dell Children's.
Qualifications
Hospital affiliations
- Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin
- Dell Children's Medical Center
- Dell Children's Medical Center North Campus
- Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas
Location
Provider's primary location
Dell Children's Medical Group
Professional Statement
I value building long-term relationships with patients and families, and empowering them through education and clarity in order to achieve optimal levels of care.
-Mohammed Omar Iqbal, MD