Scott Rahimi, MD
Scott Y. Rahimi, MD
About Scott Y. Rahimi, MD
Dr. Rahimi is a 2002 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia with more than 24
year of medical experience. He completed his neurosurgery training at MCG in 2008.
He completed a fellowship at Emory University in endovascular and cerebrovascular
neurosurgery in 2010. He has been in academic practice in 桃色视频 at the Medical College
of Georgia for 16 years and has completed over 4000 surgeries and procedures. He is
also focused on advancing the field of neurosurgery through research with involvement
in multiple national clinical trials.
Dr. Rahimi performed the 1st mechanical thrombectomy for stroke in the CSRA in 2010.
Along with a multidisciplinary stroke team he helped MCG become the 1st comprehensive
stroke center in the state of Georgia. And only the 2nd in the southeast at that time.
In 2019, He started the 1st accredited neurosurgery fellowship at MCG in neuroendovascular
surgery. Since that time the institution has trained 4 subspecialty trained stroke
surgeons who have gone to provide high level stroke care to their local communities.
In his role in academic neurosurgery he has helped train 16 neurosurgeons who have
gone on to practice throughout the United States.
Dr. Rahimi is married to Bric Rahimi. They have 3 children, Bennett, Cullen, and Yates.
Research Focus
- Brain & spinal cord tumors
- Brain aneurysms
- Arteriovenous malformations
- Neurotrauma
- Stroke
Academic Focus
- He is currently a professor in the department of neurosurgery at MCG, Wellstar.
- He serves as the neurosurgery director for the comprehensive stroke center and program director for the neuroendovacular fellowship.
Education & Credentials
MD, Medicine Medical College of Georgia, 2002
BS, Biochemistry University of Georgia, 1997
Publications
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Recent Publications
Dr. Scott Rahimi
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Sikakulya, F. K., Kamabu, L. K., Jeannot, B. M., Mbonde, A. A., , , , Masumbuko, C. K., Kitya, D. & Lekuya, H. M., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases. 35, 6, 108637. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Carr, C., Scullen, T., Debs, L., Ali, M. S. & , Mar 18 2026, In: Operative Neurosurgery. Publish Ahead of Print, 10.1227/ons.0000000000001994. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Arjipour, M., Rezaei, M., Yeganeh, S. A., Sabahi, M., Irani, A. D. & , Jan 2026, In: World Neurosurgery: X. 29, 100551. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Review article 鈥� peer-review |
Debs, L. H., & , Oct 2025, In: Neurosurgical focus. 59, 4, E10. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Butler, M., Kaoutzani, L. & , Jul 2025, In: World Neurosurgery. 199, 124159. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Gandhi, D., Chen, H., Zaidi, S., Sahlein, D. H., Maidan, L., Kreitel, K., Miller, T. R., , Shekhlee, A. A., Woo, H. H., Toth, G., Schirmer, C., Loh, Y. & Fiorella, D., Jul 1 2025, In: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery. 17, 7, p. 753-758 6 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Debs, L. H., Walker, S. E. & , Dec 2024, In: GeroScience. 46, 6, p. 6537-6561 25 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Review article 鈥� peer-review |
Kolls, B. J., Muir, K. W., Savitz, S. I., Wechsler, L. R., Pilitsis, J. G., , Beckman, R. L., Holmes, V., Chen, P. R., Albers, D. S. & Laskowitz, D. T., Dec 2024, In: Trials. 25, 1, 150. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Debs, L. H., , Walker, S., Toro, D., Mansouri, S., & , Oct 2024, In: Journal of Clinical Neuroscience. 128, 110783. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Rashidi, F., Habibi, M. A., Reyhani, M., Fallahi, M. S., Arshadi, M. R., Sabahi, M., Vakharia, K. & , Sep 2024, In: World Neurosurgery. 189, p. 399-409.e18 Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Review article 鈥� peer-review |
Jones, E. D., Kaoutzani, L., Walker, S. E., Kollapaneni, S. S., & , Aug 2024, In: World Neurosurgery. 188, p. e491-e496 Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Kaoutzani, L., & , May 1 2024, In: Journal of Surgical Case Reports. 2024, 5, rjae331. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Debs, L. H., Helton, A., Belakhlef, S., Sharma, S. & , Aug 29 2023, In: Neurology. 101, 9, p. E982-E983 Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Kaoutzani, L. & , Apr 2023, In: JACEP Open. 4, 2, e12938. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Comment/debate 鈥� peer-review |
Ahluwalia, M., Mcmichael, H., Kumar, M., Espinosa, M. P., , Lu, Y., Khodadadi, H., Jarrahi, A., , , , , , Braun, M., , & , Mar 2023, In: Experimental Neurology. 361, 114320. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Laskowitz, D. T., Muir, K. W., Savitz, S. I., Wechsler, L. R., Pilitsis, J. G., , Beckman, R. L., Holmes, V., Chen, P. R., Juel, L., Koltai, D. & Kolls, B. J., 2023, In: Frontiers in Stroke. 2, 1182537. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Olmsted, Z. T., Petersen, E. A., Pilitsis, J. G., , Chen, P. R., Savitz, S. I., Laskowitz, D. T., Kolls, B. J. & Staudt, M. D., Aug 7 2022, In: Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery. 100, 4, p. 214-223 10 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
& Waitt, T., Jan 1 2022, Surviving Neurosurgery: Vignettes of Resilience. Springer International Publishing, p. 105-108 4 p. Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter |
Debs, L. H., , Rutkowski, M. J. & , Dec 2021, In: Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery: Advanced Techniques and Case Management. 26, 101300. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Ahluwalia, M., Kumar, M., Ahluwalia, P., , , Raju, R. P., , , , & , Nov 2021, In: Neurochemistry International. 150, 105192. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Maini, K., Afzal, F., , , , , & , Jun 2021, In: Journal of Neurosurgery: Case Lessons. 1, 23, CASE2080. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Halenda, K. M., , Patton, J. J. & Thomas, D. A., Jan 2 2020, In: Neuro-Ophthalmology. 44, 1, p. 41-44 4 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Reddy, V. & , Apr 2019, In: World Neurosurgery. 124, p. 125-128 4 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Todnem, N., Ward, A., Nahhas, M., , Alleyne, C. H. & , Feb 2019, In: World Neurosurgery. 122, p. e713-e722 Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Todnem, N., Kilianski, J., Reddy, V. & , Jan 1 2019, In: Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 53, 1, p. 79-81 3 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Todnem, N., Ward, A., Segar, S., Rojiani, A. M. & , Nov 2018, In: World Neurosurgery. 119, p. 197-200 4 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Gupta, R., Gupta, S., Shapiro, N., & Sharma, S., Nov 2018, In: Human Pathology: Case Reports. 14, p. 4-7 4 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Woodall, M. N. & , Sep 13 2016, In: Neurology. 87, 11, p. 1184 1 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Comment/debate 鈥� peer-review |
Smitherman, A. D., Woodall, M. N., Alleyne, C. H. & , Jan 28 2013, In: BMJ Case Reports. A55. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Dannenbaum, M. J., Cawley, C. M. & Barrow, D. L., Mar 2012, Schmidek and Sweet Operative Neurosurgical Techniques: Indications, Methods, and Results: Sixth Edition. Elsevier Inc., Vol. 1. p. 914-924 11 p. Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding 鈥� Chapter |
, Alleyne, C. H., Vernier, E., Witcher, M. R. & , Feb 2010, In: Journal of neurosurgery. 112, 2, p. 268-272 5 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Shakir, A. R. & Alleyne, C. H., Sep 16 2008, In: Neurology. 71, 12, p. 954 1 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Comment/debate 鈥� peer-review |
, Park, Y. D., Witcher, M. R., Lee, K. H., Marrufo, M. & Lee, M. R., Apr 2007, In: Pediatric Neurosurgery. 43, 3, p. 202-208 7 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, McDonnell, D. E., Ahmadian, A. & , 2007, In: Neurosurgical focus. 23, 1, p. E14 Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Review article 鈥� peer-review |
, , , French, A., Smith, J. R. & Alleyne, C. H., Oct 2006, In: Neurosurgery. 59, 4, p. 852-857 6 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
, Brown, J. H., , & Alleyne, C. H., 2006, In: Neurosurgical focus. 20, 6, p. E4 Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Miller, J. T., & Lee, M., Apr 15 2005, In: Neurosurgical focus. 18, 4, p. e4 Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Review article 鈥� peer-review |
, Singh, H., Yeh, D. J., Shaver, E. G., Flannery, A. M. & Lee, M. R., Mar 2005, In: Journal of neurosurgery. 102 PEDIATRICS, SUPPL. 2, p. 163-166 4 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Fincher, M. E., Forsyth, M. & , Jan 1 2005, In: Southern Medical Journal. 98, 1, p. 118-121 4 p. Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
Singh, H., , Yeh, D. J. & Floyd, D., Jan 15 2004, In: Neurosurgical focus. 16, 1, p. E11 Research output: Contribution to journal 鈥� Article 鈥� peer-review |
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Media Presence
Vycor鈥檚 ViewSite Brain Access System (VBAS) and how it enables safer surgical access to complex brain tumors.
Dr. Scott Rahimi, Professor & Neurosurgical Director, Comprehensive Stroke Center at MCG, recently shared his clinical experience with Vycor鈥檚 ViewSite Brain Access System (VBAS) and how it enables safer surgical access to complex brain tumors.
Mechanical Thrombectomy
The emerging standard of care for big clots in big blood vessels in the brain.
Wellstar Clinical Partner
Information about Dr. Rahimi's office locations, expertise & patient reviews
