Karameh Hawash-Kuemmerle | Medical Services
Specialties
Programs & Services
Languages
- English
- Arabic
Karameh Hawash-Kuemmerle | Education
Medical School
University of Jordan Medical School
1993, Amman, Jordan
Residency
Henry Ford Hospital
1998, Detroit, MI
Fellowship
Pediatric Neurology
New England Medical Center/The Floating Hospital for Children
2011, Boston, MA
Fellowship
Pediatric Epilepsy
New England Medical Center/The Floating Hospital for Children
2003, Boston, MA
Karameh Hawash-Kuemmerle | Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (Child and Adolescent Neurology)
Karameh Hawash-Kuemmerle | Professional History
My Area of Excellence is Clinical Expertise and Innovation. I am a clinical pediatric neurologist who specializes in traumatic brain injury and epilepsy. I devote most of my time to clinical work, which extends into educational activities and supporting activities.
Much of my work takes place in the Brain Injury Center at Boston Children’s Hospital, a multidisciplinary center coordinating care between the Trauma Center, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Sports Medicine, and Neuropsychology. We aim to provide the highest level of care to children and adolescents who have sustained a brain injury by enhancing the health and well-being of patients, minimizing distress, and preventing longer-term difficulties.
Naturally, my clinical interests have led to participation in research projects. I study mild traumatic brain injury and concussion, ranging anywhere from risk factors for prolonged post concussive symptoms and pharmacological treatment, to the development of new clinical offerings such as telehealth services. I also have an interest in childhood epilepsy and have participated in studies of Rolandic epilepsy genetics and associated cognitive dysfunction.
Within my area of interest I work to enhance our understanding of the neurologic outcomes of traumatic brain injury, and to share my expertise in projects developing cutting-edge therapies and healthcare strategies.
Karameh Hawash-Kuemmerle | Publications
Specialty-Specific Diagnoses in Pediatric Patients With Postconcussion Syndrome: Experience From a Multidisciplinary Concussion Clinic. Clin J Sport Med. 2022 03 01; 32(2):114-121. View Specialty-Specific Diagnoses in Pediatric Patients With Postconcussion Syndrome: Experience From a Multidisciplinary Concussion Clinic. Abstract
Treatment of Pediatric Concussion. Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2019 07; 30:60-67. View Treatment of Pediatric Concussion. Abstract
The Association Between Premorbid Conditions in School-Aged Children With Prolonged Concussion Recovery. J Child Neurol. 2018 02; 33(2):168-173. View The Association Between Premorbid Conditions in School-Aged Children With Prolonged Concussion Recovery. Abstract
Subacute concussion-related symptoms and postconcussion syndrome in pediatrics. Curr Opin Pediatr. 2012 Dec; 24(6):724-30. View Subacute concussion-related symptoms and postconcussion syndrome in pediatrics. Abstract
A recurrent 1.71 Mb genomic imbalance at 2q13 increases the risk of developmental delay and dysmorphism. Clin Genet. 2012 Mar; 81(3):257-64. View A recurrent 1.71 Mb genomic imbalance at 2q13 increases the risk of developmental delay and dysmorphism. Abstract
Is Rolandic epilepsy associated with abnormal findings on cranial MRI? Epilepsy Res. 2007 Jul; 75(2-3):180-5. View Is Rolandic epilepsy associated with abnormal findings on cranial MRI? Abstract
Do partial seizures predict an increased risk of seizure recurrence after antiepilepsy drugs are withdrawn? J Child Neurol. 2003 May; 18(5):331-7. View Do partial seizures predict an increased risk of seizure recurrence after antiepilepsy drugs are withdrawn? Abstract