
Islam Fayed, MD, MS
Functional NeurosurgeryNeurosurgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18-65
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
Gender
MaleAffiliations
- Cooper University Hospital
About Islam Fayed
Professional Statement
Dr. Fayed is a neurosurgeon who specializes in movement disorder, epilepsy, and spine surgery. He completed his neurosurgical residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC. During his residency, he completed an enfolded fellowship in Minimally Invasive & Complex Spine Surgery. He then went on to complete a fellowship in Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.
Dr. Fayed joined Cooper University Health Care as Director of Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery, specializing in the surgical treatment of movement disorders, epilepsy, chronic pain, spasticity, and emerging indications for psychiatric disorders. He specializes in deep brain stimulation and focused ultrasound treatment for Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. For epilepsy, he provides resective surgeries, including temporal lobectomy, minimally invasive laser and radiofrequency ablation, as well as responsive neurostimulation, deep brain stimulation, and vagus nerve stimulation. For chronic pain and spasticity, he provides spinal cord stimulation, dorsal root ganglion stimulation, and intrathecal pumps. He has particular interest in minimally invasive and robotic approaches to epilepsy surgery and deep brain stimulation.
Dr. Fayed has also joined the Cooper Spine Center, adding expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery. These techniques utilize small incisions and muscle sparing approaches, as well as intraoperative CT navigation and robotic technology, to provide less invasive surgeries with faster recoveries to patients with degenerative, oncologic, and traumatic pathologies of the spine.
In addition to his clinical training, Dr. Fayed also completed a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). His primary research interests include defining the pathophysiology of epilepsy, as well as advanced imaging and robotic platforms in neurosurgery. He has published extensively and presented at various national and international conferences on these topics, and he hopes to advance cutting edge technologies in neurosurgery. He is also passionate about educating the next generation of neurosurgeons.
Title
Director, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Neurosurgeon
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
Awards and Honors
The Amy and Edward Knight Award for Excellence in Neurosurgical Research, 2022Charles Kuntz Scholar Award for excellence in neurosurgical research, 2019, 2021
Best Operative Technique Award in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery - Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting, 2019
SPIRIT Award for passion and commitment to patient care
Professional Memberships
American Association of Neurological Surgeons Congress of Neurological Surgeons American Association of Neurological Surgeons/Congress of Neurological Surgeons Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral NervesAmerican Epilepsy Society American Medical Association American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery North American Neuromodulation SocietySelected Publications
Solanki C, Williams J, Andrews C, Fayed I, Wu C. Insula in epilepsy - untying the gordian knot: A systematic review. Seizure. 2023 Mar;106:148-161. doi: 10.1016/j.seizure.2023.02.019. Epub 2023 Feb 27. PMID: 36878050."
Fayed I, Syed M, Gingold E, Alizadeh M, Sharan A, Wu C. A Novel and Simple Method Using Computed Tomography Streak Artifact to Determine the Orientation of Directional Deep Brain Stimulation Leads. Neurosurgery. 2023 May 25. doi: 10.1227/neu.0000000000002536. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 37227135." Fayed I, Tai A, Triano MJ, Weitz D, Sayah A, Voyadzis JM, Sandhu FA. Lateral versus prone robot-assisted percutaneous pedicle screw placement: a CT-based comparative assessment of accuracy. J Neurosurg Spine. 2022 Feb 4:1-9. doi: 10.3171/2021.12.SPINE211176. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35120316." Kelly R, Fayed I, Conte A, Rock M, Nair N, Voyadzis JM, Sandhu F, Anaizi A. Minimally invasive surgery for intradural extramedullary spinal cord pathologies: A case series and technical note. J Clin Neurosci. 2022 Mar;97:108-114. doi: 10.1016/j.jocn.2022.01.012. Epub 2022 Jan 25. PMID: 35091315." Chesney K, Stylli J, Elsouri M, Phelps E, Fayed I, Anaizi A, Voyadzis JM, Sandhu FA. Minimally Invasive Surgical Decompression without Fusion for the Treatment of Lumbar Synovial Cysts: Feasibility and Long-Term Outcomes. World Neurosurg. 2022 Nov;167:e323-e332. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.08.015. Epub 2022 Aug 10. PMID: 35961590.Departments
Neurosurgery
Surgery
Programs & Centers
Cooper and Inspira Neuroscience
Spine Center
Practice Groups
Cooper University Physicians
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Locations
- 2339 Route 70 West, 4th Floor, Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
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- phone: 856-546-8525
- fax: 856-546-8527
- 221 Victoria Street, Glassboro, NJ 08028
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- phone: 856-536-1475
- fax: 856-536-1476
Education and Training
Education
- Fellowship: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Echocardiography
- Residency: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, Neurological Surgery, 2022
- Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine, 2015
Board Certifications
- Neurological Surgery: American Board of Neurological Surgery, 2024
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
- Aetna Dental Health
- Aetna First Health (Coventry)
- Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna Quality Health
- Aetna Whole Health
- Aetna Workers Comp
- AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
- AmeriHealth Medicare
- AmeriHealth Value Network
- Braven Health Medicare
- Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
- Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
- Cigna Medicare
- Cigna One Health
- Clover Health Medicare PPO
- Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
- Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
- First MCO Group Health
- First MCO Workers Comp
- Galaxy Health Network Group Health
- Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
- Guardian
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
- Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
- Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
- Humana Military Prime
- Humana Military Standard
- Humana Military TriCare
- Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
- Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
- Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
- Independence Blue Cross Medicare
- Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
- Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
- Liberty Mutual Auto
- Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
- Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
- Magellan Behavioral Health
- MagnaCare Auto
- MagnaCare Group Health
- MagnaCare Workers Comp
- Medicaid (NJ)
- Medicare
- MultiPlan PHCS
- NJ Manufacturers Auto
- NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
- Prime Health Services Group Health
- QualCare Emblem Health
- QualCare HMO/PPO
- QualCare Workers Comp
- Railroad Medicare
- Three Rivers Contigo
- Three Rivers Devon
- United Behavioral Health Group Health
- United Behavioral Health Medicaid
- United Behavioral Health Medicare
- United Behavioral Health Optum
- United Healthcare AARP
- United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
- United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
- United Healthcare Dental
- United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
- United Healthcare Group Health
- United Healthcare Medicaid
- United Healthcare Medicare
- United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
- US Family Health Plan
- VA Community Care Network
- WellCare Medicare
- Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
- Wellpoint Medicare
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
170 ratings, 46 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 1/1/2026
Every single person in that office could not have been nicer. Even staff that had no interaction with myself. Smiled and said hello. Very pleasant atmosphere.
- Reviewed on 12/15/2025
Nice customer service.
- Reviewed on 12/6/2025
Staff and physicians were all excellent! Loved being able to complete my paperwork for the appointment prior to the appointment to save time and energy.
- Reviewed on 11/25/2025
The best doctors, the best nurses, the best hospital I've ever been in. Thank you so much.
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Everyone was great, no complaints at all.
- Reviewed on 11/22/2025
Good people
- Reviewed on 11/17/2025
Helpful, informative & kind.
- Reviewed on 11/15/2025
I am generally pleased with Cooper Care the staff is courteous and knowledgeable overall I am satisfied and hopeful you can fix my situation Thank You
- Reviewed on 11/6/2025
Everyone at the Glassboro office are very considerate and respectful.
- Reviewed on 11/3/2025
Great experience working with cooper staff and doctor will definitely recommend extremely helpful and guiding me on the next steps
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
I just want to say Dr Fayed and the entire staff always make me feel appreciated and comfortable.
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
Everyone was very kind and compassionate.
- Reviewed on 10/9/2025
every single person at this office i interacted with were fantastic!!! I've never felt so welcomed and at ease in a doctors office
- Reviewed on 9/20/2025
Simply put: An excellent experience!
- Reviewed on 8/20/2025
Dr fayed is the best Dr I can ever ask for I trust him more than anything when it comes to surgeries I already recommended a couple people to him because of how good he is
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
My Drs.are the best
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
Cooper neurology has been very considerate. I had deep brain surgery Dr walker and Dr Fayed have gotten me through a very difficult surgery. My recovery and follow up care have been very good. Their associate staff have been excellent too
- Reviewed on 8/11/2025
Everyone was friendly and helpful
- Reviewed on 8/4/2025
Dr. Islam Fayed and his nurse Zoe were very great, and helpful explaining the surgical procedure, and the additional testing that needs to be done before the actual surgery. They made us feel very comfortable and relaxed about the surgery procedure.
- Reviewed on 7/26/2025
Dr Fyed and crew were great! Caring and understanding and most of all helpful Thanks
- Reviewed on 7/3/2025
Dr. Fayed was professional and friendly. Explained the questions we had at the time.
- Reviewed on 7/1/2025
Dr. Fayed is a very good neurosurgeon, and I think you should make sure you retain his services. He's excellent, he's caring, and he's helpful. That's all.
- Reviewed on 6/24/2025
Awesome. The architecture in recent years is cheerful and encourages optimism, a far cry from the negative vibe of 30& years ago when I entered the hospitalfor the first time to visit a friend.
- Reviewed on 6/20/2025
All the staffs are very helpful and respectful.
- Reviewed on 6/12/2025
I'm very comfortable and i trust my doctor
- Reviewed on 6/10/2025
None better than Cooper
- Reviewed on 5/25/2025
Dr. Fayed is a great , no nonsense surgeon.
- Reviewed on 5/18/2025
I had a very pleasant experience with my first visit with Dr. Fayed. The office staff was pleasant & kind. I have the utmost confidence with choosing Dr. Fayed. I will not be seeing him until my surgery, so I pray my instincts are correct.
- Reviewed on 5/2/2025
Dr. Islam Fayed did an amazing job with my surgery. I am so thankful that he took care of me and got the job done immediately and safely. The nurses have also been super great.
- Reviewed on 4/27/2025
The doctor and his team took time to listen to my concerns and were understanding of my medical needs.
- Reviewed on 4/26/2025
As always , a very positive experience from all aspects
- Reviewed on 4/26/2025
All questions were answered, everyone informed and patient.
- Reviewed on 4/26/2025
Everything went excellent, everyone was super nice ,friendly and kind
- Reviewed on 4/21/2025
Another visit. Making progress. Dr. Saulino and staff are very kind and compassionate. I'm from Delaware so this was my first experience with Cooper. It has been like no other. Exceptional. From the very beginning i said if I am going to walk again it would be right here at Cooper.
- Reviewed on 4/17/2025
Even though we were early, we did not wait more than five minutes for the doctor to come in, and he took his time with us and made us feel very comfortable. He and the nurse assistant thank you.
- Reviewed on 4/17/2025
My experience was professional and knowledgeable concerning my medical profile.
- Reviewed on 4/17/2025
Great! Thx!
- Reviewed on 4/1/2025
My expectations were made with my visit to Dr Fayed.
- Reviewed on 3/22/2025
Never had a bad experience with Cooperative.
- Reviewed on 3/21/2025
Always a pleasure to come to this office . Everyone is nice a professional. Dr. Fayed entire team is great .
- Reviewed on 3/16/2025
I felt very safe during the consultation. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 3/15/2025
I am very pleased with the care so far
- Reviewed on 2/14/2025
I have only seen Dr.Fayed twice. Dr.Fayed made me feel right at home. He seemed to understand everything I was describing and the reason for all my pain.Everything I tried to explain to on the first visit was clearly noted on the MRI of my back. I have full confidence in Dr. Fayed.
- Reviewed on 2/13/2025
This was my first visit, but if I have a follow up appointment I can be relaxed because at my first visit everyone was so kind and cheerful.
- Reviewed on 2/6/2025
I have been very happy with all my Cooper experiences
- Reviewed on 1/31/2025
Dr Fayed is great doctor always very compassion about his patients and very concerned be 4 he's very polite and he tells it like it is. All doctors should be like him.