Misbah Azeem, MD
Misbah Azeem, MD is a fellowship-trained neurologist at National Jewish Health. He specializes in neuroimmunology, with a focus on treating MS, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, MOG antibody disease, neurosarcoidosis and other neuroimmunological diseases
- Clinical Instructor
- Division of Neurology & Behavioral Health
- Department of Medicine
Programs and Services
Specialties & Conditions
Special Interests
My clinical interests include multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, MOG antibody disease, neurosarcoidosis, autoimmune encephalitis, and other neuroimmunological diseases. I have a special interest in being the focal point in the multidisciplinary management of Multiple Sclerosis patients, and addressing the gaps in their care.
Education
Education
- 1999 - 2006
- Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Manipal, India, Medical School
Residency
- 2021 - 2025
- University of Kentucky. Lexington, Kentucky, Neurology Residency Program
Fellowship
- 2025 - 2026
- University of Florida. Gainesville, Florida, Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Fellowship Program
Awards & Recognition
2025: Program Directors’ Resident of the Year Award. University of Kentucky Residency Program
2025: Chief Resident. University of Kentucky Neurology Residency Program
2024: University of Kentucky GME Resident of the Month Award
2024: Trainee Research Day Best Poster. University of Kentucky Residency Program
2023: University of Kentucky Neurology Resident of the Month Award
2022: Resident Role Model Award. University of Kentucky Neurology Residency Program
Board Certification
2025: Neurology
Professional Memberships
2020 – Present: American Academy of Neurology
Publications
Azeem, M et al. The Grand Masquerade of a Rare Neurological Illness: A Case Report of Anti-IgLON5 Antibody Disease. Neurology Journal. April 8, 2025 issue; 104 (7_Supplement_1) 5732
Azeem, M. Prabu, P. Vasireddy, R. O’Connor, K. Cracking the Code: Enhancing Neurology Residents’ Understanding of E/M Coding and Reimbursement. Neurology Journal. April 8, 2025 issue. 104 (7_Supplement_1) 5853
Krupenin, P. Azeem, M. A Clinical Case of Delayed Contrast-induced Encephalopathy Mimicking ADEM. Neurology Journal. October 8, 2024 issue. 103 (7_Supplement_1) S56
Teaching & Professional Positions
2026 - present: Clinical Instructor. Division of Neurology. National Jewish Health
2017-2021: Medical Director, Primary Care Physician: Al Ittihad Medical Centre, United Arab Emirates