Basem Hamid

About Basem Hamid

Basem Hamid is a medical doctor specializing in neurology and pain medicine. He earned his MD from Damascus University and completed postgraduate training in the U.S., including a fellowship in Pain Medicine. Currently, he is the Director of Innova Pain Center, focusing on innovative treatments for chronic pain. He is also a researcher, contributing to numerous studies on pain management and cancer-related pain therapies.

Dr. Basem Hamid was born in Damascus, Syria. In 1989, he graduated as valedictorian from high school and was admitted to Damascus University School of Medicine, one of the leading medical institutions in Syria. He graduated with his MD in 1995, marking the beginning of his journey as a medical doctor.

After earning his medical degree, Dr. Hamid pursued further training in the United States. In 1996, he began his internship at Mount Sinai University Services in New York City. Following the internship, he pursued internal medicine and neurology residency training at West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV, from 1997 to 2001.

In 2001, Dr.Hamid was appointed the Chief Resident in the Department of Neurology at West Virginia University Hospitals. This role allowed him to take on additional responsibilities, including overseeing the training of new residents and contributing to the department’s success.