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CURRICULUM VITAE
Motamedi Mahmoud M.D
دکرت حممود معتمدي
متخصص داخلي اعصاب
Contact Information:
Academic Rank: Professor
Department: Internal Diseases – Neurology
Address 1: Imam Khomeini Ave., Hasan Abad Sq., Sina Hospital,Tehran – Iran
Address 2 (Office): #166, Pezeshkan Building, Ghaem Magham Farahani St., Tehran –
Iran
Tel: (+9821) 66348632
E-mail: motamedi@sina.tums.ac.ir
Education:
2001 – 2002
Fellowship in “Epilepsy”
Yale University
USA
1986 – 1990
Course of Specialty in “Neurology”
Imam Khomeini Hospital – Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Tehran – Iran
1973 – 1980
General Medicine (MD)
Isfahan University of Medical Sciences
Isfahan – Iran
Highlighted Educational/Occupational Qualifications:
2nd
Rank, Iranian National Board of Neurology Exam, 1990
Professional Society Membership:
1980 – Present The Iranian Medical Council
Work Experience:
Executive Activities
2009 – Present: Member of Neurology Wards Evaluation and Approval Committee,
Tehran – Iran 2008 – Present: Member of Neurological Diseases Diploma – Certification Examining
Board, Tehran – Iran 2007 – Present: Member of National Neurology Board Exam, Tehran – Iran 2007 – Present: Member of Scientific Advisory Board of Medical Council of Iran, Tehran
– Iran
2005 – Present: Member of Neurological Committee of Supreme Medical Council Member of scientific Committee of Iranian Society of Neurological Sciences Member of central research council of Iranian center of Neurological research Member of Forensic Medicine Advisory Board
1999 – Present: Head of Neurology Department, Sina Hospital, Tehran University of
Medical Sciences, Tehran – Iran 1991 – 2005: Committee member and treasurer of Iranian Society of Neurological
Sciences 1991 – 1991: Dean of School of Medicine, Seaman University of Medical Sciences,
Semnan – Iran May 13-16, 2000: Secretary of the 7
th Congress of Neurology & Clinical
Electrophysiology, Tehran – Iran
Editorial Positions
Member of Editorial board of Iranian Journal of neurology
Clinical Activities
1990 – Present
TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Neurologist, Epileptologist
Tehran – Iran
1986 – 1990
TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES (IMAM KHOMEINI HOSPITAL)
Neurology Resident
Tehran – Iran
Teaching rounds and classes with undergraduate students and junior residents
Teaching Service
2013 – Present
TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Professor – Neurology, Epileptology
Tehran – Iran
2005 – 2013
TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Associate Professor – Neurology, Epileptology
Tehran – Iran
Lecturer of different subjects of Neurology in the refreshment (CME) courses for general
practitioners, internists, and neurologists.
1991 - 2005
TEHRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Assistant Professor – Neurology, Epileptology
Tehran – Iran
1990 – 1991
SEMNAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
Assistant Professor – Neurology
Tehran – Iran
Thesis:
1. Banihashemi G, Long Term monitoring findings in epilepsy and PNESs, Specialitery course
of “neurology” spring 2014 (Advisor)
2. Etemadi P, levetiracetam and lamotrigine in old-aged onset of epilepsy: A randomized
double-blind clnical trial, speciality course of “neurology’, spring 2013 (Advisor)
3. Nasergivechi S, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy: neuropsychological profile and related
factors with cognitive dysfunction, speciality course of “neurology” spring 2012 (Advisor)
4. Hadjimirzabeigi A, Hippocampal body changes in pure partial oset sleep and pure partial
onset waking epileptic patients, General medicine, summer 2012 (Advisor)
5. Yordkhani F, Comparing the baseline, waking and sleep EEG after sleep deprivation in
patients with sleep seizure referred to Sina Hospital Neurologic clinic in year 2009,
Specialty Course of “Neurology”, September 2011 (Advisor)
6. Naser Moghadasi A, Comparing plasma levels of vitamin B12 in epileptic patients receiving
valporate Versus. lamotrigine monotherapy in Sina Hospital, Specialty Course of
“Neurology”, September 2010 (Advisor)
7. Khansari N, Evaluation of EKG lead abnormalities in patients undergoing
electroencephalography in EEG Clinic of Sina Hospital, General Medicine, 2008 (Advisor)
8. Farshidfar F, Evaluating clinical features, risk factors and results of carotid enderterecomy
in symptomatic and asymptomatic patients in Tehran University affiliated hospitals,
General Medicine, 2007 (Consultant)
9. Azimi S, Comparison of EEG and CT scan findings in diagnosis of ischemic stroke,
Specialty Course of “Neurology”, 2007 (Advisor)
10. Ebrahimi Nasrabadi S, Relative frequency of urinary dysfunction in epileptic patients
referred to Sina Hospital, General medicine, 2006 (Advisor)
11. Paknejad MA, EEG findings in asymptomatic first degree relatives of JME patients,
Specialty Course of “Neurology”, 2006 (Advisor)
12. Rahmat Dirdeh M, Comparison of valproic acid efficacy in familiar versus sporadic cases of
JME, Specialty Course of “Neurology”, 2005 (Advisor)
13. Shiralizadeh S & Rezaeezadeh H, Frequency of positive family history of epilepsy in first
degree relatives of epileptic patients in hospitals of Tehran university of Medical Sciences,
General medicine, 2004 (Advisor)
14. Nikjoo Z & Mirzakhani R, Frequency of catamenial epilepsy in women referred to hospitals
of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, General medicine, 2003 (Advisor)
15. Mokri A & Moshirzadeh S, Epilepsy stigma and it, s social problems in epileptic patients
referred to hospitals of Tehran University of Medical Sciences, General medicine, 2003
(Advisor)
16. Saeedi T, Treatment strategies against primary generalized tonic clonic and complex partial
seizures according to Iranian neurologists in 2002, Specialty Course of “Neurology”, 2002
(Advisor)
17. Sahraiian M, Evaluation of serum magnesium in patients with multiple sclerosis and its
relations with clinical symptoms in patients refereed to Neurological department of Sina
hospital, Specialty Course of “Neurology”, 2001 (Advisor)
18. Nikfardjam M, A Relative frequency of multiple sclerosis related pain in hospitals of Tehran
University of Medical Sciences (2001-2002), General medicine, 2001 (Advisor)
19. Gheini M & Bakhtiyari H, A Relative frequency of status epileptics in the hospitals of
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, General medicine, 1999 (Advisor)
20. Khaleghi AR & Hamzelooii A, Non-compliance in outpatient epileptics in Sina Hospital,
Specialty Course of “Neurology”, 1998 (Advisor)
21. Asadikaram AH, A survey of Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis in hospitals of Tehran
University of Medical Sciences, Specialty Course of “Neurology”, 1998 (Advisor)
22. Voosooghi R & Hoseini DJ, Epilepsy and Driving, Specialty Course of “Neurology”,
2000v(Advisor)
23. Zafarghandi M & Sarvanan A, A qualitative and quantitative survey of written progress
notes in hospitalized patients in Sina Hospital, General medicine, 1995 (Advisor)
24. Aghdasi A, A survey of clinical manifestations, VEP, CSF IGg in patients with MS in
Imam Khomeini Hospital, Specialty Course of Neurology Thesis, 1989
Research Interests:
Epilepsy
Research Projects:
Ongoing
Motamedi M, Emamikhah M, Comparison of self-steem in Epilepsy patiants with and without
sexeul dysfunction 2013-2015.
Completed
Motamedi M, Paknejad MA, EEG findings in asymptomatic first degree relatives of JME
patients 2005-2006
Publications:
Articles
English
1. Motamedi M, Nasergivehchi s, Karamghadiri N, Noroozian M., Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
(JME): Neuropsychological Profile and relared factors with cognitive dysfunction., Iranian J
psychiatry, 9:1:14-19 , 2014.
2. Motamedi M, Najmi-varzandeh F, Khansari N., The value of simultancous
electrocardiography recording in the EEG laboratory. Zahedan Journal of Research in
Medical Sciences, 16(6): 36-39, 2014.
3. Motamedi M, Moghadasi AN, Karvigh S., Age-related serum vitamin B12 concentrations in
epileptic patients receiving valproate monotherapy., Iran J Neurol. 12(1):37-8, 2013.
4. Motamedi M, Zandieh A, Hajimirzabeigi A, Tahsini M, Vakhshiteh F, Rahimian E.,
Hippocampal body changes in pure partial onset sleep and pure partial onset waking
epileptic patients., Neurol Sci. Sep;34(9):1529-35, 2013.
5. Motamedi M, Sahraian MA , Moshirzadeh. S, A Cross Sectional Study Evaluating Perceived
impact of Epilepsy on Aspects of Life, , Zahedan Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 30 ,
May 2012
6. Naderi F, Javadi SA, Motamedi M, Sahraian MA., The efficacy of primidone in reducing
severe cerebellar tremors in patients with multiple sclerosis., Clin Neuropharmacol.
Sep-Oct;35(5):224-6, 2012.
7. Motamedi M, Nikoobakht M, Aloosh M, Ebrahimi Nasrabadi S, Afshin A, Orandi A,Talei F.
Peri- Ictal Urinary Dysfunction in patients with epilepsy: A cross sectional study. Urology
journal, official journal of urology, nephrology research center & The Iranian urological
association. No 8, 3: 214-221, 2011.
8. Motamedi M, Karvigh SA, Sahraian MA, Azimi AR, Navardi S. Lamotrigine and twin
pregnancy, incidental event or possible correlation? Seizure, 18(8):580-2, 2009
9. Motamedi M, Sahraian MA, Rahmat M. Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy: Sporadic and familial
cases: Do they differ? Iranian Journal of Neurology, 7 (23):272-6, 2008
10. Eslami V, Sahraian MA, Gheini MR, Motamedi M. Impaired glucose Metabolism in
nondiabetic patients with acute stroke. Iranian Journal of Neurology, 7 (23):246-251, 2008
11. Sahraian. M, Motamedi M, Paknejad SM, Azimi AR. Coexistence of Wilson's disease and
neurofibromatosis type 1 in a 14-year-old boy. Neurol India, 55(1):89-90, March 2007
12. Sikaroodi H, Motamedi M, Kahnooji H, Gholamrezanezhad A, Yousefi N. Stroke as the
first manifestation of Takayasu arteritis. Acta Neurol Belg., 107(1):18-21, March 2007
13. Nikoobakht M, Motamedi M, Orandi A, Meysami AP, Emamzadeh A. Sexual dysfunction
in epileptic men. Urology Journal, Official Journal of Urology, Nephrology Research Center &
The Iranian Urological Association, No. 21: 11-117, 2007
14. Sahraian. M, Motamedi M, Azimi AR, Paknejad SM. Bilateral pulvinar thalamic
calcification in a patient with chronic cryptococcal meningitis. Eur J Neurol., No. 14(4), e1-2,
2007
15. Togha M, Akhondzadeh SH, Motamedi M, Ahmadi B, Razeghi S. Alloporinol as adjunction
therapy in intractable epilepsy: A double– blind and placebo-controlled trial. Archives of
Medical Research, 38: 313-316, 2007
16. Sahraian MA, Shakori Rad A, Motamedi M, Pakdaman H, Radue. EW: Magnetic resonance
findings in multiple sclerosis: A review. Iranian Journal of Radiology, 4(4): 231-9, 2007
17. Motamedi M, Sahraian MA, Rahmat M. Comparison of valproic acid efficacy in familiar
versus sporadic cases of JME. Neurology India, 54: 182-185, 2006
18. Hasani M, Sahraian MA, Motamedi M. Post mortem CSF in a general ICU. Indian Journal
of Critical Care Medicine, 9: 176-178, 2005
19. Baker GA, Jacoby A, Gorry J, Doughty J, Ellina V; SIGN Group (Motamedi M and
physician in the ten countries studied)., Quality of life of people with epilepsy in Iran, the Gulf,
and Near East., Epilepsia. Jan;46(1):132-40, 2005.
20. Sahraian MA, Motamedi M, et al. Anderogen-induced cerebral venous sinus thrombosis in
a young body builder. BMC Neurology, 4:22, 2004
21. Motamedi. M., S. Spencer, et al. Levetiracetam efficacy in refractory partial onset seizures,
especially after epilepsy surgery. Epilepsia, 44 (2): 211-214, 2003
22. Motamedi M, Banki A, Sahraian MA. A case of self- induced reflex epilepsy. Acta Medica
Iranica, 3: 166-167, 2000
23. Barimani DJ, Motamedi M, et al. Aspects atypiques de 1 electro-encephalogram au course
de 1a panencephalitis Sc 1 erosante subaigue. Neurophysio Cli, 20:95-103, 1990
Farsi
1. Motamedi M, Gheini M.R, Etemadi P, Ramin T., Levetiracetam and lamotrigine in old
aged onset of epilepsy: a randomized double-blind clinical trial., Tehran University Medical
Journal, Vol. 71, No. 9: 568-576, 2013.
2. Motamedi M, Yordkhani F, Shirali A, Gheini M.R., Comparing of the baseline, waking
and sleep EEGs after sleep deprivation in patients with sleep seizure referred to sina-
Hospital Neurology clinic in year 2009. , Tehran University Medical Journal, Vol.69, No. 8:
872-877, 2011.
3. Motamedi M, Paknejad M, Sahraian MA, Azimi A, Meysami A. EEG findings of
seemingly-healthy immediate family members of juvenile myoclonic epilepsy. Iranian
Journal of Neurology, 4(12):26-33, 2006
4. Motamedi M, Sahraian MA, Hamzelooi A. Evaluation of compliance in epileptic patients in
Sina Hospital. Iranian Journal of Neurology, 8: 24-31, 2005
5. Motamedi M, Sigaroodi H, Vosooghi R. Epilepsy and driving. The Journal of Faculty of
Medicine: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 4:35-39, 2001
6. Motamedi M, Mophid AR, Mazdeh. Neuropsychiatric complications of 500 cases of
hyperthyroidism. The Journal of Faculty of Medicine: Tehran University of Medical
Sciences, 4:55-61, 1998
Presentations in National & International Meetings
1. 2014: Epilepsia partialis continua, 21th
international congress of neurology &
electrophysiology of Iran, Tehran – Iran.
2. 2013: Management of Epilepsy and co-morbid disorders in ICU., 10th
national congress of
epilepsy, Tehran – Iran.
3. 2013: Benign variants of uncertain significance in EEG practice, 10th
national congress of
epilepsy, Tehran – Iran
4. 2013: Headache and Epilepsy, 20th
international congress of neurology &
electrophysiology of Iran, Tehran – Iran
5. 2012: Epilepsy in setting of cerebrovascular disease, 9th
international congress of
epilepsy, Tehran – Iran
6. 2012: AED selection in adults with newly diagnosed epilepsy, 19th
international congress
& clinical electrophysiology of Iran, Tehran – Iran
7. 2011: Indications for treatment of seizures,8th
international congress of epilepsy, Tehran –
Iran
8. 2011: Treatment of elderly with epilepsy, 18th
international neurology & clinical
electrophysiology of Iran, Tehran – Iran.
9. 2011: Medically Intractable Idiopathic Generalized epilepsy, The first International
congress of epilepsy. Mashhad- Iran.
10. 2010: Diagnostic evaluation of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNESs), 17th
International Congress of Neurology & Clinical Electrophysiology of Iran, Tehran – Iran
11. 2010: Clinical presentation & Management of MCD, 7th
Seminar of epilepsy, Tehran-
Iran.
12. 2009: Neuroimaging in epilepsy, 25th
Congress of Radiology, Tehran – Iran
13. 2009: Peri-ictal lateralizing signs in children, 6th
Seminar of Epilepsy, Tehran – Iran
14. 2009: Procedures and anesthesia in patients with epilepsy, 16th
Epilepsy Congress,
Tehran – Iran
15. 2008: The 15th
International Congress of Neurology & Clinical Electrophysiology of
Iran, Tehran – Iran
a. An LTM study in patients with Paroxysmal events
b. Reporting 37 cases of video EEG monitoring in Tehran
16. 2007: Indication for Video EEG monitoring, The 4th
Epilepsy Congress, Tehran – Iran
17. 2006: Diagnostic evaluation in epilepsy, The 3rd
Epilepsy Congress, Tehran – Iran
18. 2005: Localized epiletiform patterns, The 12th
International Congress of Neurology &
Electrophysiology, Tehran – Iran
19. 2005: The role of Video EEG monitoring in epilepsy surgery, The 11th
International
Congress of Neurology & Electrophysiology, Tehran – Iran
20. 2003: Evaluation of Idiopathic epilepsy in epileptic patients referred to hospitals of
Tehran University, The 10th
International Congress of Neurology & Electrophysiology,
Tehran – Iran
21. 2002: Pseudo-epileptiform patterns, Third Iranian Congress of Neuroscience, Tehran –
Iran
22. 1999: Propofol in refractory convulsive status epileptics, The 6th
Iranian Congress of
Neurology, Tehran – Iran
23. 1998: Treatment of status epileptics, The 9th
Iranian Congress of Internal Medicine,
Tehran – Iran
24. 1998: IVIG therapy in neurology, The 5th
International Congress of Neurology &
Electrophysiology, Tehran – Iran
25. 1997: Diagnostic evaluation of seizures, The 1st Seminar of Epilepsy, Tehran – Iran
26. 1996: Complicated migraine, The 4th
International Congress of Neurology
& Electrophysiology, Tehran – Iran
27. 1996: Differential diagnosis of ischemic strokes, The 7th
International Congress
of Internal Medicine, Tehran – Iran
28. 1995: Brain death, The 3rd
Congress of Neurology, Tehran – Iran
29. 1994: Gait disorders in neurological diseases, The 3rd
Congress of Orthopedics, Tehran
– Iran
30. 1994: Cluster headache, Third Seminar & Refreshment Course of Internal Medicine,
Tehran – Iran
Books
1. Motamedi M & a group of authors. Disorders of voluntary muscles: "Dystrophinopaties"
Chapter, Tehran University of Medical Sciences Publications, 2005
2. Motamedi M. Epilepsy and Epileptic Syndromes. Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Publications, 2004
Grants:
Completed Grants
N/A
Pending Grants
N/A
Awards:
N/A
Competencies:
Language
o Moderate in English
Computer
o At ease with computer