Dr. Laith Maali MD, RPNI

Dr. Laith Maali is a US-trained, board-certified neurologist specializing in stroke and neurovascular diseases, with academic leadership experience at the University of Kansas Health System.

Education and Training

• Vascular Neurology Fellowship – Augusta University (Medical College of Georgia), USA
• Neurology Residency – University of New Mexico, USA
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) – Jordan University of Science and Technology

Professional Experience

• Neurologist and Vascular Neurologist –University of Kansas Health System
• Specialist in Neurovascular Imaging Interpretation –University of Kansas Health System

Academic Appointments and Teaching Experience

• Associate Professor of Neurology & Vascular Neurology –University of Kansas Health System
• Director, Neurology Transitional Care Program
• Associate Program Director, Neurology Residency Program

Certifications

• Board Certified in Neurology –American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Board Certified in Vascular Neurology –American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Neurovascular Imaging Certification –American Society of Neuroimaging

Professional Memberships

• American Heart Association/ Stroke Association
• American Academy of Neurology
• American Society of Neuroimaging
• Kansas City Clinical Neuroscience Society

Specialty and Sub-Specialties

Vascular Neurology (Stroke Specialist)

• Ischemic Stroke Management
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Care
• Hemorrhagic Stroke & Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
• Cerebrovascular Disease (intra- and extracranial)
• Stroke Prevention and Risk Assessment
• Stroke Recovery and Post-Stroke Care
• Vascular Malformations and White Matter Disease
• Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Dementia

General Neurology

• Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
• Headache and Migraine Disorders
• Movement Disorders
• Neuromuscular Disorders
• Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology
• Dementia and Cognitive Disorders

Awards

• A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award – American Academy of Neurology (2026)
• Best Educator Award – University of Kansas Health System (2025)

Publications

• Maali has contributed to 30+ high-impact international journals includingNEJM, JAMA Neurology, The Lancet, Neurology, and Stroke, with research focused on stroke treatment, neurovascular outcomes, and advanced cerebrovascular care.