Dr. Laila Alqadri, MD

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Get to know Neurologist Dr. Laila Alqadri, who serves patients in Columbia, Missouri. 

Dr. Alqadri stands out as an exceptional neurologist, a multi-national award-winning clinical research scientist, and a prolific author. She is the CEO and Founder of Hope Neurology, PLLC in Columbia, Missouri.

Serving as the CEO and Founder of Hope Neurology, PLLC in Columbia, Missouri, she exemplifies a commitment to patient-centered collaborative care, emphasizing a holistic approach that addresses not just the disorder but the individual as a whole.

Within her neurology practice, Dr. Alqadri provides a comprehensive range of services, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, and epilepsy. Her offerings extend to advanced testing services to enhance diagnostic precision, accompanied by non-invasive treatment options aimed at optimizing patient well-being.

Beyond her clinical practice, Dr. Alqadri actively engages in various professional roles. She is a dedicated member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, an Executive Board Member of the National Home Infusion Association, on the Editorial Advisory Board for NHIF Infusion Magazine, a Fellow on the Nominating Committee of the National Home Infusion Association, and a member of the Board of Directors for the Advocacy & Awareness for Immune Disorders Association.

With a passion for advocating for patients, Dr. Alqadri is the State Liaison of Massachusetts for neuromuscular patients for the AANEM. She truly believes that healthcare should evolve from being patient centric to “patient collaborative”, where a patient’s health decisions are made with the patient and their loved ones as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team with their healthcare providers, rather than as a focus of it.

A graduate of St. George’s University School of Medicine, Dr. Alqadri completed her neurology residency at the University of Missouri-Columbia, followed by fellowships in epilepsy and clinical neurophysiology at the University of Michigan Health System.

In her previous role as the Medical Director of Clinical Affairs at KabaFusion, LLC, one of the largest home infusion providers in the country, with branches servicing all 50 states, Dr. Alqadri played a pivotal role in shaping clinical strategies. 

Her background as a physician scientist has enabled her to collaborate with some of the brightest minds in academia, biopharmaceutical industry, insurance companies, and the home infusion industry nationwide. This extensive experience has allowed her to exert a positive influence on both domestic and international healthcare ecosystems, contributing significantly to the improvement of patient healthcare where it is most needed.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

Among Dr. Alqadri’s various accolades include Lifetime Achievement Award & Wall of Fame Awardee-City of Bellport, NY (2021), Making a Difference Award for Excellence in Patient Care, J. Kiffin Penry Fellowship for Neurostimulation, American Society of Neuroimaging Qureshi Award (2013), American Academy of Neurology: Platform Speaker for expert in the field (2015), Special Commendation for Excellence in Patient Care from the Director of the VA Hospital David Isaacks (2016), and AANEM Foundation for Research and Education Recognition Awardee (2015, 2016, 2017).

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