Khalid H. Kurtom, MD, FAANS, FACS
- Academic Title: Adjunct Associate Professor
- Primary Appointment: Neurosurgery
- Additional Title: Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Maryland Department of Neurosurgery Diplomate of American Board of Neurological Surgery (FAANS) Fellow of American Board of Surgeons (FANS)
- Email: kkurtom@umm.edu
- Location: UMMC S12D
- Phone (Primary): 410-820-9117
- Fax: 410-820-0512
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Khalid Kurtom, MD, FAANS, FACS, specializes in the performance of minimally invasive surgical techniques for the treatment of primary and metastatic brain, spinal cord and pituitary tumors; cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine conditions; peripheral nerve disease, hydrocephalus and head injuries. Minimally invasive surgery is the performance of surgery through tiny incisions, usually with the aid of microscopic visualization.
Dr. Kurtom is a Clinical Assistant Professor in The Neurosurgery Department at The University of Maryland School of Medicine. He is a member of the medical staff of University of Maryland Shore Regional Health, with privileges to practice at University of Maryland Shore Medical Centers at Dorchester and Easton. He performs scheduled surgical procedures at Shore Medical Center at Easton, as well as consulting with his colleagues on the Shore Regional Health medical staff for emergency and inpatient neurosurgical cases.
Dr. Kurtom graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. He attended the University of Maryland for his undergraduate education. His post graduate training included a Master's degree at Georgetown University, General Surgery Internship and a Neurosurgery Residency at George Washington University Hospital, and a Neurosurgery Clinical Fellowship at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke in Washington, DC.
Among his professional affiliations are memberships in the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, CNS Tumor Section, Spine and Peripheral Nerves Section, CNS Neurotrauma and Critical Care Section, North American Spine Society, American College of Surgeons, AOSpine North America, American Medical Association, Maryland State Medical Society, Baltimore City Medical Society, Medical Society of the District of Columbia, as well Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society.
A native of Beltsville, Maryland, Dr. Kurtom and his wife Delialah moved to Easton to raise their son, Rami Kurtom, and their daughter Isis Kurtom. Dr. Kurtom has seven siblings all living in Maryland and most are in the medical profession.
Highlighted Publications
Additional Publications
Curriculum Vitae
Clinical Specialties
Minimially Invasive Spine Surgery
Awards and Affiliations
Awards and Recognitions
In the News
- Dr. Kurtom Named to 15 Young Physicians Leader to Know List
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Kurtom Named Recipient of 2016 Arthur B. Cecil Jr., MD, Award for Excellence
- Spinal surgery gives Kent County resident back his life
- Dorchester Emergency Department Recognized for Exemplary Care by Medical Staff Quality Committee
- An Act of Kindness (Also published in the Talbot Spy)
- Physician Spotlight: Khalid Kurtom, MD
- A Part of Something Greater
- UM Shore Regional Health Congratulates "Top Docs" on the Medical Staff
- Maryland's Health Matters - Spring 2015
- Everyday Heroes Recently Named at UM Shore Medical Center at Easton
- Arthur B. Cecil, Jr., MD, Award for Excellence Recipient Named
- Shore Regional Health Begins New Medical Office Building Project
- Local Neurosurgeon Helps Patient Walk Again
Professional Activity
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Professional Organizations
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society (AOA)
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
- CNS Section: Spine and Peripheral Nerves
- CNS Section: Tumor
- CNS Section: Neurotrauma and Critical Care
- American Academy of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS)
- Walter E Dandy Neurosurgical Society (WEDNS)
- American College of Surgeons (ACS)
- North American Spine Society (NASS)
- AOSpine North America
- Washington Academy of Neurosurgery (WANS)
- Maryland Neurosurgical Society
- Maryland Spine Society
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Maryland State Medical Society (Medchi)
- Baltimore City Medical Society (BCMS)
- Medical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC)
Leadership Positions
- University of Maryland Community Medical Group - (UM CMG) — Board Member
- UM CMG Quality of Care Committee — Chairman
- UM CMG Executive Committee Member
- UM CMG Regional Practice Management Council Member
- UM CMG Regional Quality of Care Committee — Chairman
- UM Shore Regional Health Medical Staff Quality Committee (MSQC) Member
- UMMS Clinical Performance Council Member
- UMMS Spine Network Regional Member
- UMMS Spine Work Group Committee member
- Operating Room Steer Committee member
- Physician Advisory Committee member