Mohamed A M Labib, MD

Dr. Labib is a neurosurgeon who specializes in open cerebrovascular and both open and endoscopic endonasal skull base surgery.

Dr. Labib completed two neurosurgical residencies — one at the University of Western Ontario in Canada and the other at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, Arizona. At Barrow, he was mentored by Drs. Michael Lawton and Robert Spetzler, from whom he learned the intricacies of complex cerebrovascular surgery, as well as by Dr. Peter Nakaji, who instilled in him the modern concepts of minimally invasive neurosurgery.

Dr. Labib also completed a comprehensive skull base fellowship with Dr. Samy Youssef at the University of Colorado (2020) and an endoscopic endonasal skull base fellowship with Dr. Danny Prevedello and Dr. Amin Kassam at the University of Pittsburgh (2010) and the University of Ottawa (2013), respectively. He also obtained a cerebrovascular fellowship from North Shore University Hospital in New York (2016).

"Being able to surgically intervene and help patients with cerebrovascular diseases such as complex aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, brainstem cavernous malformations, Moyamoya diseases, and other ischemic and hemorrhagic vascular pathologies is a true privilege. I believe that each patient is different and that every operation I do must be tailored to the needs of each particular patient," says Dr. Labib. "By adapting the minimally invasive yet maximally effective philosophy, I strive to provide my patients with the best possible outcomes while minimizing surgical morbidity."

Dr. Labib adds: "The concept of Skull Base 360 defines my mission as a neurosurgeon. I am fortunate for having the opportunity to do extensive training in open skull base surgery, coming from the top, where we open the skull and mobilize the brain, vessels and nerves to get to a tumor at the base of the skull as well as extensive training in endoscopic endonasal surgery, coming from below, where we carve our way through the nose to reach a tumor directly at the skull base below the brain. I came to realize that neither approach is a panacea and that the safest way to remove a skull base tumor is by tailoring the approach to each tumor in order to minimize potential morbidities for my patients. By having a comprehensive understanding of the anatomy of the skull base and by adopting the Skull Base 360 philosophy in my practice, I can use either open or endoscopic endonasal approaches, or a combination thereof, to personalize the surgical management of my patients."

Dr. Labib takes pride in participating in the education of the future generation of neurosurgeons. He feels responsible not only for the patients he is privileged to treat directly but also for patients who will be treated by his trainees after they graduate. The true measure of his success as an educator is the extent of innovation his trainees will introduce to the field in the future.

Dr. Labib is a member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (2006 to present) and the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (2016 to present). In 2012, he received a neurosurgery certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons.

Conditions and diseases Dr. Labib and his team treat include:

Vascular

• Brain aneurysms
• Arteriovenous malformation and fistulas 
• Brainstem cavernous malformation
• Moyamoya disease
• Carotid artery atherosclerosis / stenosis

Tumors

• Chordomas and chondrosarcomas
• Meningiomas
• Malignant skull base tumors
• Intraventricular tumors
• Gliomas
• Vestibular schwannomas

Cranial Nerve Compression Syndromes

• Trigeminal neuralgia
• Hemifacial spasm

Surgeries Dr. Labib and his team perform include:

• Bypass surgery
• Endoscopic endonasal surgery
• Transorbital surgery
• Skull base surgery
• Minimally invasive tubular-assisted surgery
• Microvascular decompression