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Farah Fourcand

Farah Fourcand, MD

Endovascular SurgeryInterventional NeuroradiologyNeurologyStroke

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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

About Farah Fourcand

Title

Stroke Director

Locations

  1. Indian River Hospital Medical Office Building, Vero Beach
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Education & Board Certifications

Education

  • Fellowship: HMH JFK University Medical Center, 2023
  • Fellowship: HMH JFK University Medical Center, 2022
  • Fellowship: HMH JFK University Medical Center, 2020
  • Residency: Georgetown University Hospital, 2019
  • Medical Education: FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, 2015
  • Undergraduate: University of Miami, 2009

Board Certifications

  • Neurology: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 2019

Professional Highlights

Research Publications

Farah Fourcand, Danisette Torres, Thomas Snyder, Shrinjay Vyas, Brigitte Percival, Nancy Gadallah, Spozhmy Panezai, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract Number: LBA20 Platelet Function Inhibition is Superior With Ticagrelor With a Lower Incidence of Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2023; 3:e12717.
 
Farah Fourcand, Danisette Torres, Thomas Snyder, Shrinjay Vyas, Brigitte Percival, Nancy Gadallah, Sara Strauss, Spozhmy Panezai, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract Number: LBA21 Platelet Function Assays for Aspirin and Ticagrelor are More Reliable Compared With Clopidogrel. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2023; 3:e12718.
 
Farah Fourcand, Abdallah Amireh, Sean Scarpiello, Brigitte Percival, Navid Tabibzadeh, Ayman Kirmani, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract Number: LBA8 Thin Cut Non-Contrast Computed Tomography for Periprocedural Planning: Thrombus Burden Assessment Prior to Mechanical Thrombectomy. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2023; 3:e12707.
 
Farah Fourcand, Sindhu Sahito, Ch Hassan Ali, Elahe Marandi, Joshua Haimi, Ilya Dubinsky, Yong-Bum Song, Siddhart Mehta, Navid Tabibzadeh,  Nancy Gadallah, Spozhmy Panezai, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract Number: LBA19 Network-Wide Incidence of Intracranial Hemorrhage in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke Receiving Tenecteplase. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2023; 3:e12716.
 
Farah Fourcand, Sean Scarpiello, Abdallah Amireh, Thomas Snyder, Shrinjay Vyas, Rudra Joshi, Ilya Dubinsky, Brigitte Percival, Haralabos Zacharatos,  Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract Number: LBA7 Outcomes of Endovascular Thrombectomy Versus Medical Treatment in Ischemic Strokes Secondary to Medium Vessel Occlusion. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2023; 3:e12706.

Ashish Kulhari, Farah Fourcand, Amrinder Singh, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. A Novel Case of Deep Temporal Artery (DTA) Embolization for Recurrent Subacute-Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Cureus. 2023. 15(4): e38164. doi: 10.7759/cureus.38164.
 
Ashish Kulhari, Amrinder Singh, Farah Fourcand, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Internal Carotid Artery Agenesis: A Rare Entity. Cureus. 2023. 15(3): e36640. doi:10.7759/cureus.36640.
 
Ashish Kulhari, Farah Fourcand, Amrinder Singh, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Retrieval of Migrated Coils From Distal Cerebral Vasculature Using Stent Retriever: A Case Series. Cureus. 2023. 15(4): e37213. doi:10.7759/cureus.37213.

Sindhu Sahito, Farah Fourcand, Arifa Ghori, Hamidreza Abbasi, Zamir Singh, Rudra Joshi, Abdallah Amireh, Nancy Gadallah, Navid Tabibzadeh, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract Number: LBA14 Incidence of Intracranial Hemorrhage and Clinical Outcomes in Fast Versus Slow Progressors as Per ASPECTS. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2023; 3:e12711.
 
Abdallah Amireh, Sean Scarpiello, Farah Fourcand, Joshua Haimi, Sokutay Bozkurt, Sindhu Sindhu, Navid Tabibzadeh, Nancy Gadallah, Siddhart Mehta,  Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract Number: LBA12 Cortical Venous Thrombosis as Cause of Atypical Cortical Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2023; 3:e12709.
 
Sindhu Sahito, Nancy Gadallah, Farah Fourcand, Kashif Aziz, Ilya Dubinsky,  Yong-Bum Song, Navid Tabibzadeh, Siddhart Mehta, Spozhmy Panezai, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract Number: LBA16 Does Intracranial Hemorrhage Associated with Tenecteplase Occur Exclusively Within the Stroke Burden? Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2023; 3:e12713.
 
Abdallah Amireh, Hamidreza Abbasi, Solmaz Asnafi, Farah Fourcand, Brigitte Percival, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract Number: LBA13 Relationship Between Vertebral Artery Dominance and Incidence of Embolic Basilar Artery Occlusion. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2023; 3:e12710.
 
Thomas Snyder, Farah Fourcand, Zamir Singh, Arifa Ghori, Nancy Gadallah, Ilya Dubinski, Spozhmy Panezai, Ayman Kirmani, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract TP13: Is Tenecteplase Associated Recanalization Dependent on Thrombus Length? Stroke. 2023; 54:ATP13. doi:10.1161/str.54.suppl_1.TP13.
 
Thomas Snyder, Joshua Haimi, Farah Fourcand, Ch Hassan Ali, Ilya Dubinski, Yenna Le, Nancy Gadallah, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract TP10: Realtime Tenecteplase Recanalization Rates and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Medium Vessel Occlusion Stroke. Stroke. 2023; 54:ATP10. doi:10.1161/str.54.suppl_1.TP10.
 
Abdallah Amireh, Thomas Snyder, Farah Fourcand, Sara Strauss, Muhammad Nagy, Hamidreza Abbasi, Elahe Marandi, Shrinjay Vyas, Rudra Joshi, Brigitte Percival, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract TP138: The Effect of Dominant Division Catheterization in Mechanical Thrombectomy on First Pass Effect and Clinical Outcome. Stroke. 2023; 54:ATP138. doi:10.1161/str.54.suppl_1.TP138.
 
Thomas Snyder, Joshua Haimi, Farah Fourcand, Ch Hassan Ali, Ilya Dubinski, Yenna Le, Nancy Gadallah, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract TP10: Realtime Tenecteplase Recanalization Rates and Clinical Outcomes in Patients with Medium Vessel Occlusion Stroke. Stroke. 2023; 54:ATP10. doi:10.1161/str.54.suppl_1.TP10.
 
Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Intravenous BIIB093 (Glibenclamide) for Severe Cerebral Edema Following Large Hemispheric Infarction (CHARM). Sub-Investigator. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT02864953. July 2019 to June 2023.
 
Tenecteplase in Stroke Patients Between 4.5 and 24 Hours (TIMELESS). Sub-Investigator. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03785678. July 2019 to February 2023.
The TESLA Trial: Thrombectomy for Emergent Salvage of Large Anterior Circulation Ischemic Stroke (TESLA). Sub-Investigator. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03805308. July 2019 to February 2023.
pRESET for Occlusive Stroke Treatment (PROST). Sub-Investigator. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03994822. October 2019 to May 2022.
 
Farah Fourcand, Hemal Patel, Sean Scarpiello, Muhammad Nagy, Siddhart Mehta, Haralabos Zacharatos, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract 1122-000150:
Novel Ischemic Stroke Treatment Protocol for Salvageable Penumbra in Acute Small Vessel Disease. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2021; 1:e12186. doi: 10.1161/SVIN.01.suppl_1.000150S. 
 
Farah Fourcand, Nancy Gadallah, Arifa Ghori, Danisette Torres, Abdallah Amireh, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract 1122-000198: Failure of Tenecteplase in Maintaining Collateral Circulation in Large Vessel Occlusion Strokes. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2021; 1:e12161. doi: 10.1161/SVIN.01.suppl_1.000198.
 
Jawad F. Kirmani, Farah Fourcand, Nancy Gadallah, Arifa Ghori, Danisette Torres, Abdallah Amireh, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta. Abstract 1122-00018: Is Neutrophilia a Risk Factor for Fast Stroke Progression in Large Vessel Occlusion? Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2021; 1:e12214. doi: 10.1161/SVIN.01.suppl_1.000189.
 
Sindhu Sahito, Hemal Patel, Nasar Ali, Teye Umanah, Siddhart Mehta,  Haralabos Zacharatos, Spozhmy Panezai, Farah Fourcand, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract 1122-000199: Real-World Bridging with Intra-Arterial Therapy is Safe After Tenecteplase in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2021; e12192. doi: 10.1161/SVIN.01.suppl_1.000199.
 
Nancy Gadallah, Danisette Torres, Arifa Ghori, Laura Suhan, Spozhmy Panezai, Siddhart Mehta, Farah Fourcand, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract 1122-000153: 
Larger Functional Shunts are Associated with Greater Cerebrovascular Disease Burden. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2021; 1:e12087. doi: 10.1161/SVIN.01.suppl_1.000153.
 
Abdallah Amireh, Muhammad Nagy, Hassan Ali, Siddhart Mehta, Haralabos Zacharatos, Farah Fourcand, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract 1122-000164: Peri-Embolization Use of Stent Retrievers as a Rescue Tool in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2021; 1:e12045. doi: 10.1161/SVIN.01.suppl_1.000164.
 
Abdallah Amireh, Muhammad Nagy, Hassan Ali, Siddhart Mehta, Haralabos Zacharatos, Farah Fourcand, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract 1122-000171: Unusual Multicompartmental Intracranial Hemorrhage After Tenecteplase Administration. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2021; 1:e12100. doi: 10.1161/SVIN.01.suppl_1.000171.
 
Abdallah Amireh, Muhammad Nagy, Hassan Ali, Siddhart Mehta, Haralabos Zacharatos, Farah Fourcand, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract 1122-000170: 
Stent Retrievers Utilization in Endovascular Treatment of Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2021; 1:e12053. doi: 10.1161/SVIN.01.suppl_1.000170.
 
Brigitte Percival, Yenna Le, Nasar Ali, Sindhu Sahito, Abdallah Amireh, Laura Suhan, Spozhmy Panezai, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Farah Fourcand, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract 1122-000194:  Incidence of Access Site Complications in Patients Receiving Tenecteplase as Bridging Therapy to Endovascular Treatment. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2021; 1:e12177. doi: 10.1161/SVIN.01.suppl_1.000194.
 
Hydroxychloroquine as Chemoprevention for COVID-19 for High Risk Healthcare Workers. Study Director and Sub-Investigator. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04345653. April 2020 to May 2021.
Investigation of Neural Stem Cells in Ischemic Stroke (PISCES III). ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT03629275. Sub-Investigator. July 2019 to March 2021.
 
A Study to Evaluate the Safety and Potential Efficacy of LT3001 Drug Product in Subjects with AIS (LUMOSA). Sub-Investigator. ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT04091945. January 2020 to March 2021.
 
Farah Fourcand, Diana M. Barratt. How Educators Can Help Prevent False Brain Death Diagnoses. AMA Journal of Ethics. December 2020; 22(12): E1011-1020.
 
Farah Fourcand, Ashish Kulhari, Siddhart Mehta, Haralabos Zacharatos, Amrinder Singh, Daniela Barbery, Azka Shaikh, Nishad Shaheid, Thomas Steineke, Jawad F. Kirmani. Virtual Reality Adds Value to Analysis of Aneurysms Post-Flow Diversion, Coiling, and Clipping. Journal of Neurology and Stroke. 2020; 10(6): 195-201.
 
Sara J. Hussain, William Hayward, Farah Fourcand, Christoph Zrenner, Ulf Ziemann, Ethan R. Buch, Margaret K. Hayward, Leonardo G. Cohen. Phase-Dependent Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation of the Lesioned Hemisphere is Accurate After Stroke. Brain Stimulation. 2020; 13(5): 1354-1357.
 
Ashish Kulhari, Ming He, Farah Fourcand, Amrinder Singh, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Safety and Clinical Outcomes After Transverse Venous Sinus Stenting for Treatment of Refractory Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Single Center Experience. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Neurology. 2020; 11:1 (6-12). 
 
Thomas Steineke, Azka Shaikh, Daniela Barbery, Ashish Kulhari, Farah Fourcand, Amrinder Singh, Daniel Ro, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad Kirmani. Validation of 360° Virtual Reality in Evaluating Aneurysms After Clipping. Neurosurgery. 2020; 67: Supplement 1. 
 
Jawad F. Kirmani, Farah Fourcand, Ashish Kulhari, Amrinder Singh, Daniel Ro, Daniela Barbery, Azka Shaikh, Haralabos Zacharatos, Thomas Steineke, Siddhart Mehta. Abstract WP129: The HEAT Grading Scale as a Neurovascular Remodeling Based Score in Aneurysms Treated with Flow Diversion. Stroke. 2020; 51: AWP129.
 
Ashish Kulhari, Amrinder Singh, Siddhart Mehta, Farah Fourcand, Jawad F. Kirmani, Haralabos Zacharatos. Abstract TP38: Efficacy of Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for Chronic Subdural Hematoma. Stroke. 2020; 51: ATP38.
 
Ashish Kulhari, Daniel Ro, Amrinder Singh, Farah Fourcand, Gurneel Kaur Dhanesar, Zinal Vyas, Haralabos Zacharatos, Siddhart Mehta, Jawad F. Kirmani. Abstract WP23: Is There Increased Incidence of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage With Use of Stentrievers in Distal Circulation? Stroke. 2020; 51: AWP23.
 
Ali Nadhim, Jessalyn Wong, Divya Gupta, Laura Suhan, Michele Siegel, Sushanth Bhat, Sara Strauss, Farah Fourcand, Vanil Pandya. Abstract 1149: A Pilot Quality Improvement Study to Assess Whether Bilevel Positive Airway Pressure Support in Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients with Sleep Disordered Breathing Can Improve Neurological Recovery During Acute Stroke Care. Sleep. 2020; 43(supplement): A438. 
 
Diana M. Barratt, Jill Liebman, Farah Fourcand, Sheryl Strasser, Mark MacGowan, Diana Rodriguez, Hyder Tamton, Robert Coppola, Maryam Shakir, Shedrick Boren, Adnan Subei. Disclosure of Medical Errors in Stroke Patients: Development of a Simulation-Based Curriculum for Neurology Residents. Neurology. 2020; 94(supplement):784.
 
Diana M. Barratt, Rebecca Martinez, Farah Fourcand, Liana P. Loughlin, Jill Liebman, Amparo Gutierrez, Marin Gillis, Maryam Shakir. Published Coma/Brain Death Simulation Utilized to Assess Neurology Residents and Medical Students. Journal of Hospital Ethics. 2019; 6(1):24. 
    
Diana M. Barrett, Marin Gillis, Farah Fourcand, Rebecca Martinez, Liana Loughlin, Sheryl Strasser. Brain Death Simulation Improves Students' Assessment Skills. Medical Training Magazine (MEdSim Magazine). 2016; 5(1):33. 

Additional Training

Clinical Research Fellowship - National Institutes of Health
NINDS Human Cortical Physiology and Stroke Neurorehabilitation
Bethesda, MD USA 
2019

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

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As of 2025-04-07, Dr. Fourcand has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below.

Equity Dr. Fourcand owns stock or stock options in the following companies for activities as a founder, inventor, discoverer, developer:

  • Braintheory LLC

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5

87 ratings, 19 reviews

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    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Entire office is run fantastic. Dr Fourcand is a great doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    I felt very comfortable with Dr. Foucand. She answered all of my questions with compassion and empathy. She really cared how I felt and made sure I understood what my problem was and my treatment.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 12/17/2025

    Loved Dr. Fourcan

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/22/2025

    Dr Fourcand is the most kind and compassionate doctor I've ever been to. She takes all the time needed to listen and to explain any questions or concerns I have.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Dr. Fourcand is tremendous.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 10/8/2025

    Dr. Fourcand was an unexpected surprise. Her friendliness and bedside manner was exceptional, and above and beyond any doctor I have ever met! So glad to call her MY doctor

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 9/3/2025

    Dr. Farah Fourcand is a true asset to the Cleveland Clinic. Her skills are matched with her care. You have a diamond on your hands. Don't lose it!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    My visit with Dr. Fourcond exceeded my expectations. She was not only professional and knowledgeable, but was very personable and patient when addressing my concerns and questions. Dr. Fourcond is a breath of fresh air at Cleveland Clinic. I wish all of the providers were more like her. I would recommend her to anyone in need of a neurologist. I'm very glad to have her as my Dr., at this scary time in my life. I hope that all of your new physicians are like her; thorough, compassionate and professional.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/13/2025

    Dr Fourcand and Valerie were excellent! They were patient, answered all of our questions, and explained my plan of care very clearly.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr Fourcand isn't just a great physician, she's a wonderful, caring, sweet and compassionate lady. We are blessed to have found her. Her loving manner is far and above anyone we've ever encountered. Indian River County has one of the very best right here in our midst.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr Fourcand was wonderful from start to finish. She had reviewed my history & was up to speed. She even greeted me personally at the waiting room and walked me to her office and to the reception at the conclusion! Excellent listener!

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr. Fourcand is the most caring and involved practitioner I have met at Cleveland Clinic. Her knowledge of my case, the review and discussion of CT and MRI was excellent and reassuring. I have complete confidence in her ability especially after reviewing her list of publications and educational qualifications.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Dr Fourcand made terrific recommendations for how we can proceed and is researching some possibilities.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 8/8/2025

    Regarding Dr Fourcand and treatment at this office, it was a top flight, VIP experience.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/16/2025

    Dr Fourcand put me at ease and listened to me

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr. Forhan probably gave me the best doctor visit I've ever had in my entire life. I wish she could be my primary care physician. You are so lucky to have her.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr Fourcand is excellent knowledgeable and caring.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 7/9/2025

    Dr. Farah Forhan is the most competent sympathetic caring doctor that I've ever had the experience to work with.

    5 out of 5 stars
    Reviewed on 4/24/2025

    Dr. Fourcand, is an absolute pleasure to work with and shed light on my husband's condition that put us both at ease. So thankful for her kindness and knowledge.