Igor Cherches, MD

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Location

Houston Medical Center Plaza

6655 Travis Street
Suite 600
Houston, TX 77030

Accepts New Patients

Offers Virtual Visits

Occupation

NEUROLOGIST

“The heart of my patient care is being timely, efficient, thorough and compassionate. I believe in clear communication and the education of my patients”

Board Certification

Neurology

Areas of Expertise

General Adult Neurology
Headaches, Gait and Balance Disorders
Neuromuscular Disorders, Low Back, Neck Pain, Multiple Sclerosis

Education

Residency
Baylor College of Medicine
Neurology
Houston, TX
1994

Internship
Baylor College of Medicine
Transitional Medicine
Houston, TX
1991

Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Houston, TX
1990

Undergraduate School
Rice University
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Houston, TX
1986

Affiliated Hospitals

Houston Methodist Hospital
St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital
Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Professional Associations

American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
Member
1994 - Present

Texas Neurological Society (TNS)
Member
1994 - Present

Publications

“Chapter on Neuroanatomy” Neurology Secrets, (1998, 2016).
"Visual illusory and hallucinatory phenomena in a patient with left occipital seizures" Neurology, (2006): Kawai, M., Cherches, I.M., Goldsmith, I.L.
"Gene symbol: VHL. Disease: Von-Hippel-Lindau syndrome" Human Genetics, (2000): Baker, D.W., Cherches, I.M., Rothberg, P.G.

Personal Interests

Dr. Cherches’ hobbies include snow skiing, long distance cycling, martial arts, fishing, and hunting.

Awards and Honors

Texas Super Docs 2010-2021
Texas Best Docs

Biography

Dr. Cherches is passionate about Neurology and working closely with his patients across the Houston-area to help them achieve their optimal health. Dr. Cherches went to Rice University in Houston, TX, and completed his doctoral residency training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Additionally, Dr. Cherches specializes in General Adult Neurology and innovative Neuromuscular disorders care.