M. Obadah Nakawah, MD, FAAN

University	Degree	Focus	Graduated
Damascus University School of Medicine, Damascus, Syria	Doctorate	Other	2007

Institution	Focus	Year
Residency - Neurology, Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas	Other	Not Specified
Fellowship - Neuroimaging and Cognitive Neurology - Houston Methodist Hospital	Other	Not Specified
Internship - Houston Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas	Other	Not Specified

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Review by Anonymous on February 13, 2026 -

Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology - 6560 Fannin Street - Suite 750 - 77030 - 6560 Fannin Street Suite 750

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Comment - “ He was very patient, kind and co... ”

He was very patient, kind and concerned. I never felt rushed during the appt.

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“He was very patient, kind and co...”

He was very patient, kind and concerned. I never felt rushed during the appt.

Anonymous 02/13/2026

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Review by Anonymous on November 08, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology - 6560 Fannin Street - Suite 750 - 77030 - 6560 Fannin Street Suite 750

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Comment - “ Dr Mohammad Nakawah is excellent... ”

Dr Mohammad Nakawah is excellent doctor. He takes time listening and is very kind and caring. He is a remarkable doctor. Very happy with him .

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“Dr Mohammad Nakawah is excellent...”

Dr Mohammad Nakawah is excellent doctor. He takes time listening and is very kind and caring. He is a remarkable doctor. Very happy with him .

Anonymous 11/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on September 16, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology - 6560 Fannin Street - Suite 750 - 77030 - 6560 Fannin Street Suite 750

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Comment - “ Great experience with the doctor... ”

Great experience with the doctor and gave me all attention and care

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“Great experience with the doctor...”

Great experience with the doctor and gave me all attention and care

Anonymous 09/16/2025

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Review by Anonymous on December 08, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology - 6560 Fannin Street - Suite 750 - 77030 - 6560 Fannin Street Suite 750

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Comment - “ Dr. Nakawah is an excellent care... ”

Dr. Nakawah is an excellent care provider. He actively listens, genuinely cares, and educates me as the patient. I always recommend Dr. Nakawah to anyone I encounter who needs a neurologist.

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“Dr. Nakawah is an excellent care...”

Dr. Nakawah is an excellent care provider. He actively listens, genuinely cares, and educates me as the patient. I always recommend Dr. Nakawah to anyone I encounter who needs a neurologist.

Anonymous 12/08/2025

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Review by Anonymous on October 31, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology - 6560 Fannin Street - Suite 750 - 77030 - 6560 Fannin Street Suite 750

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Comment - “ Dr. Takawawas a godsend. He was... ”

Dr. Takawawas a godsend. He was through, kind and extremely knowledgeable.

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“Dr. Takawawas a godsend. He was...”

Dr. Takawawas a godsend. He was through, kind and extremely knowledgeable.

Anonymous 10/31/2025

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Review by Anonymous on August 28, 2025 -

Houston Methodist Stanley H. Appel Department of Neurology - 6560 Fannin Street - Suite 750 - 77030 - 6560 Fannin Street Suite 750

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Comment - “ I would highly recommend Dr. Nak... ”

I would highly recommend Dr. Nakawah with no reservations.

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I would highly recommend Dr. Nakawah with no reservations.

Anonymous 08/28/2025

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Juan "Jon" Toledo, MD, PhD - Neurologist

Gustavo Roman, MD, DrHC - Neurologist

Alireza Faridar, MD - Neurologist

Joseph Masdeu, MD, PhD - Neurologist

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