
Youssef Georges Comair, MD
Neuro-Oncology
Brain and Tumor Neurosurgery
Neurosurgery
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Youssef Georges Comair
Primary Academic Title
Professor (PAR) of Neurological Surgery
Background
Dr. Comair is an internationally recognized neurosurgeon and sees patients for a wide range of neurosurgical needs. He offers surgical therapy for diseases of the brain and spine and has pioneered awake craniotomies for the resection of intrinsic brain tumors. His surgical expertise also includes epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, trigeminal neuralgia surgery, radiosurgery, and treatment for hydrocephalus and herniated disc repair.
Dr. Comair received his medical degree from St. Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, and completed his neurosurgery residency at Montreal Neurological Institute, McGill University. He completed fellowship training in brain tumor and functional neurosurgery at Montreal Neurological Institute. He has held adjunct faculty appointments at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, and the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Dr. Comair has educated scores of neurosurgical trainees in the Middle East, North Africa region, and the U.S., authored more than 120 publications in peer-reviewed journals and two leading textbooks of neurosurgery. He contributed chapters to more than 40 textbooks.
Dr. Comair has received multiple awards and recognitions and has been an invited visiting professor to the most prestigious neurosurgery centers. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Neurosurgery and a fellow of the royal college of surgeons of Canada. He serves on the board of directors of the World Society of Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery and has been elected to the pediatric epilepsy surgery committee of the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE).
Centers and Institutes
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 10215 Fernwood Road, Suite 412, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 301-896-6069
- fax: 301-896-8802
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5215 Loughboro Road Northwest, Suite 300, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 443-997-1508
- fax: 202-244-4129
- Sibley Memorial Hospital
- 5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, Building B, Washington, DC 20016
- phone: 202-660-6500
- fax: 202-660-6501
Expertise
Education
Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
Fellowship, Neurosurgery, 1989Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital
Residency, Neurosurgery, 1989University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1982Board Certifications
Neurological Surgery
American Board of Neurological Surgery, 1995Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
100 ratings, 42 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Dr Comair spent substantial time providing his analysis of the problem at issue and gave a thorough neurological examination on top of a thorough review of my complicated medical history on literally a few hours' notice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
He had excellent bedside manner. And performed the surgery perfectly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Dr. Youssef Comair is a brilliant, expert, and outstanding physician and neurosurgeon. Further, during our In-depth consultation about my neurological illness, Dr. Comair continually demonstrated genuine warmth and compassion toward me, his patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
I thought that the doctor was excellent. He was very kind and had a very reassuring Personality. He explained things very well. I think because my problems were minimal he might've left a little quickly. I had one more question I would've liked to ask. Overall, though I think he was wonderful, and I am very happy To see him in the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Professional knowledgeable and kind person
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Very thorough, knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Dr. Comair made me feel at ease about my condition. He explained things in detail to help me understand treatment options and my next steps.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Professional phenomenal and took time to answer any questions I had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
I had my spouse to accompany me during the whole visit to Dr. Comair. We both were very pleased with Dr. Comair thoroughness In his explanations of my condition, and his recommendation about the possible follow-up measures about my condition. He recommended the Doctor he considered the best option to join him in the follow-up of my condition. We came out very relieved and with an absolute positive appreciation of our visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Obviously extremely knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Dr. Comair was very kind and professional. Attentive, in a good mood and easy to talk to. Despite being very sick I came out of his office feeling optimistic and informed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Friendly, answer all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Good overall
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Excellent & Very Courteous!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Dr. Comair needs a security detail because he is a national treasure that must be protected at all costs. I am a part of a Facebook group for people that have the neurological condition I have. I hear a lot of horror stories about the kinds of care they receive from other doctors and hospitals, but I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Comair and his crew.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Dr Comair is obviously extremely well versed in neuroscience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
He is one of the best doctor I have been with. He is caring, courteous, and attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
I love that I'm under the care of Dr. Comair. He takes his time and know how to explain in understandable terms. He is thorough and I never feel rushed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Well prepared and attentive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr. Comair is excellent. I am grateful for his expertise, surgical abilities, access and followup care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Dr. Comair is kind, compassionate, and a top notch brain surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Excellent bedside manner, very engaged in my need for follow up to the surgery he performed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Dr. Comair is a marvelous and highly caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
I appreciate that Dr. [ ] and Dr. Comair took the initiative, realizing how dazed we were by the diagnosis and confused about next steps, to arrange a next-day follow up to get us on track.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Best Neurosurgeon in the whole of DC area
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Knowledgeable, experienced accurate diagnosis
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Doctor was excellent. Thoughtful, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
I could not have been paired with a better provider. Dr. Comair did his best to put my mind at ease about my condition and I am grateful that he will be caring for me through all this.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Very caring and so empathetic. Able to accommodate us at a last minute notice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
He is a good doctor and showed concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
He shared that he has worked in Houston and in Saudi where I live and work. This put me in ease that he is truly knowledgeable in his area of experience and I feel that I am in excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Dr Comair made me feel heard and worked with me to decide next steps
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Dr. Comair is amazing. He is kind and skillful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
He was very kind an I could understand what he was telling me I liked the care I got from him he is a 10 for me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Dr. Comair was the most kind friendly doctor I have ever met. He was gentle, very clean, and made me feel as if he cared about what I was there for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Dr. Comair is an outstanding doctor. He is extremely knowledgeable, but, more importantly, he listens to the patient and explains what is going on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Doctor Comair is very detailed In his comments and suggestions. I really appreciate how he takes care of his patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Dr. Comair is a kind and patient neurosurgeon. I am lucky to have him as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
I felt safe.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr was Awesome he's the Best