Majaz Moonis MD, MRCP, DM, FAAN

Dr. Majaz Moonis is a Professor of Neurology and Director of Stroke Services at UMass Memorial Medical Center. In 1989, Dr. Moonis earned his highest medical degree (DM Neurology) from the All-India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. To further his educational development, he completed several residency programs at All-India Medical College, Maulana Azad Medical College, Safdarjang Hospital, and UMass Memorial Medical Center from 1990-1997. He is American Board Certified in Sleep Medicine, Vascular Neurology, and Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. He is also certified by the American Board of Sleep Medicine, an independent body.

Dr. Moonis is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, American Heart Association, and American Academy of Sleep Medicine. He is a member of the Stroke Profession Education Council of the American Heart Association and participated in the Stroke and Epilepsy Councils of the American Academy of Neurology.

Dr. Moonis’ desire to pursue the field of Neurology developed after his initial interest in Neuro-anatomy. Looking back, he attributes his success to his research on statins, stroke, and dementia and his organizational skill in developing stroke centers and sleep centers. He is most proud of his articles on statins, stroke outcomes, the effect of high-dose statins in familial Alzheimer’s disease, and the effect of stroke prevention by neurologists to reduce the burden of recurrent stroke.