My Locations
Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital
Expertise & Training
Mohamed Shebl Abdelbaki, MD
4 minsDr. Mohamed Abdelbaki, a pediatric neuro-oncologist at Siteman Kids at St. Louis Children’s Hospital, explains that many childhood brain tumors—especially low-grade types—are highly treatable and often curable. He also highlights that even several malignant brain tumors in children can be successfully treated. Sharing inspiring outcomes, he describes patients thriving in Ivy League schools and even a former neuroblastoma patient who is now a practicing brain tumor specialist. With ongoing research and advancements, there is growing knowledge and hope in treating the many types of pediatric brain tumors.
Clinical Expertise
Pediatric brain and spinal cords tumors
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Pediatrics, Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, WashU Medicine, Director, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology Program
Board Certification
- 2012: American Board of Pediatrics- General Pediatrics
- 2015: American Board of Pediatrics- Hematology Oncology
Training
- 2001 - 2002: Intern, Cairo University Hospitals, Egypt
- 2003 - 2006: Resident, Pediatric Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Cairo University Hospitals, Egypt
- 2006 - 2009: Resident, General Pediatrics, Children's Hospital of Albany Medical Center, NY
- 2009 - 2012: Fellow, Pediatric Hematology Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
- 2012 - 2013: Fellow, Pediatric Neuro-Oncology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
Education
- 2001: MD, Cairo University, Egypt
Research & Selected Publications
Research Interest
Dr. Abdelbaki currently leads the early-phase clinical trials for the Neuro-Oncology Program at SLCH and serves as the principal investigator for several clinical trials in a variety of pediatric brain tumors
Research Publications