Muhammad Riaz, MD

Professional Titles

• Associate professor of Neurosurgery

Recognitions

• Top Doctor, 5280 (2022)
  Top Neurological surgeon Denver
• Top Neurosurgeon, DocSpot (2021)
  Top Neurosurgeon Denver
• AANS grant, American association of Neurological surgeons (2017)

Publications

• Saeed, S., Qadeer, M., Malik, N., Riaz, I., McGinley, C., Shah, H., & Riaz, M. (2026). AI-enhanced digital twin augmented reality system for precision cranial trauma reconstruction. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology. https://doi.org/10.25258/ijddt.16.28s.96
• Saeed, S., Haron, H., Riaz, I., Shah, H. K., Riaz, M., & Qadeer, M. (2026). A federated learning-based project for predicting disease diagnoses using artificial intelligence. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology, 16(10s), 975–984. https://doi.org/10.25258/ijddt.16.10s.113
• Riaz, M., Qadeer, M., Saeed, S., Riaz, I., & Shah, H. K. (2026). Early neurosurgical intervention in congenital hydrocephalus: Predictive biomarkers, imaging trends, and the transformative role of artificial intelligence. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology. https://doi.org/10.25258/Ijddt.16.9s.34
• Qadeer, M., Riaz, M., Saeed, S., Riaz, I., & Shah, H. K. (2026). Clinical and technological innovations in e-health for surgical care: From preoperative planning to postoperative management. International Journal of Drug Delivery Technology. https://doi.org/10.25258/Ijddt.16.9s.58
• Saeed, S., Riaz, M., Qadeer, M., Riaz, I., & Shah, H. K. (2026). Artificial intelligence and machine learning for predicting intracranial pressure crises in traumatic brain injury patients. Drug Designing & Intellectual Properties International Journal.
• Aliyeva, A., Nevzati, E., Grassia, F., Riaz, M., Mann, S., & Nasirov, R. (2026). AI at the sella turcica: Multi-model large language model evaluation in pituitary adenomas. Brain and Spine, 6, 105997. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bas.2026.105997
• Grassia, F., & Riaz, M. (2026). Preoperative steroid use in brain tumor surgery: A systematic review of neurological and surgical site infectious outcomes. Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery, 102264. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inat.2026.102264
• Riaz, I., Grassia, F., Shah, H. K., Hassan, M. A., Khan, C. F., Sameen, D. E., Khan, S. A., Qamar, M. A., Basit, A., & Riaz, M. (2026). Preoperative embolization in intracranial meningioma surgery: An updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Surgical Neurology International.
• Irshad, H. A., Altaf, A., Shakir, M., Ali, Z., Qadri, H. M., Banani, I., Ghazanfar, A. S., Nasir, R., Khan, S., Riaz, M., Chohan, M., & Enam, S. A. (2026). Transcortical versus transsylvian approach for insular gliomas: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Asian Journal of Neurosurgery. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-0046-1815955
• Riaz, I., Ali, E. A., Sial, M., Alam, M. M., Khan, C. F., Khan, S., & Riaz, M. (2026). Efficacy and safety of awake craniotomy versus general anesthesia for glioma resection: A systematic review. Surgical Neurology International.
• Fatima, K., Irfan, M., Aslam, A., Riaz, I., Khan, C. F., Khan, S., & Riaz, M. (2026). The role of intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring in spinal surgery: A focused evidence review (2015–2025). Surgical Neurology International, 17, 5. https://doi.org/10.25259/SNI_1100_2025
• Aimen, H., Khan, C. F., Riaz, I., Riaz, M., Alam, M. M., Qamar, M. A., Basit, A., & Khan, S. (2026). Comparative review of stimulated Raman histology applications in pediatric and adult glioma surgery. Interdisciplinary Neurosurgery, 43, 102188. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.inat.2025.102188
• Grassia, F., & Riaz, M. (2026). Letter to the editor regarding early postoperative hypesthesia after microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia. World Neurosurgery, 210, 124962. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2026.124962
• Riaz, M., & Grassia, F. (2026). Letter to the editor regarding electrophysiological monitoring of the trigeminal nerve sensory root. Acta Neurochirurgica, 168, 96. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00701-026-06857-9
• Riaz, M. (2026). Foreword. In S. Saeed & M. Qadeer (Eds.), Advanced neurosurgical technologies: Multidisciplinary collaboration, implementation, and barriers. IGI Global.
• Grassia, F., & Riaz, M. (2026). Surgical decision-making in trigeminal neuralgia: A PRISMA-ScR scoping review and evidence-based clinical algorithm (Version 1). Research Square. https://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-9456237/v1
• Riaz, M., & Grassia, F. (2026). Responsible integration of AI in microsurgical training. Journal of Neurosurgery. https://doi.org/10.3171/2025.10.JNS252522
• Riaz, M. (2026). AI-driven prediction of surgical site infections in spinal osteotomies. In AI-assisted neurosurgical training and decision support.
• Riaz, M. (2026). Real-world performance of AI-driven surgical site infection risk stratification for osteotomies. In AI-assisted neurosurgical training and decision support.
• Riaz, M. (2026). Complex spine surgery: Challenges, innovations, and clinical outcomes. In Clinical management in disasters and epidemics: Resilience and sustainability. [Publisher].
• Riaz, I., Shah, H. K., Aimen, H., et al. (2026). Timing of decompressive craniectomy in severe traumatic brain injury: A 2020–2025 review focused on pathophysiological context. Egyptian Journal of Neurosurgery, 41, 57. https://doi.org/10.1186/s41984-026-00563-5
• Grassia, F., Riaz, M. Decompressive craniectomy in severe traumatic brain injury: a scoping review of contemporary evidence (2020–2025). Egypt J Neurosurg 41, 64 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1186/s41984-026-00557-3
• Garissa, F., & Riaz, M. (2025). Letter to the editor regarding YouTube as a source of patient education in medulloblastoma. World Neurosurgery, 205, 124612. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2025.124612
• Salimi, M., Mosalamiaghili, S., Mafhoumi, A., & Riaz, M. (2025). The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio predicting surgical site infection in spinal surgery: A systematic review. Journal of Spine Surgery, 11, 135–147. https://doi.org/10.21037/jss-24-106
• Calame, D., Mandell, M., Riaz, I., Grassia, F., & Riaz, M. (2025). Intracranial birth injuries in the full-term neonate: Case report and literature review. Neurosurgery Cases and Reviews, 8, 167. https://doi.org/10.23937/2643-4474/1710167
• Mandell, M., Grassia, F., & Riaz, M. (2025). Malignant cerebral edema after cranioplasty: A case report and literature insights. American Journal of Case Reports, 26. https://doi.org/10.12659/AJCR.946230
• Saeed, S., Riaz, M., Qadeer, M., Riaz, I., & Shah, H. K. (2025). Neurocomputational modeling of potentiation and depression pathways to enhance predictive epileptic neuromodulation. PM, 32(3).
• Calame, D., & Riaz, M. (2023). Pediatric craniocerebral firearm injuries: Literature review, best practices in medical and surgical management, and case report. Child’s Nervous System, 39. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-023-05968-3
• McKay, W., Kerscher, W., Riaz, M., & Mason, A. (2023). Neurosurgical consequences of e-scooter use: Strategies to prevent neurological injury. Neurotrauma Reports, 4, 218–224. https://doi.org/10.1089/neur.2022.0073
• Dossani, R., Waqas, M., Meyer, M., Chin, F., Rai, H., Dossani, R., Dossani, A., & Riaz, M. (2020). Sovereign immunity and its implications for neurosurgery. Neurosurgical Focus, 49, E15. https://doi.org/10.3171/2020.8.FOCUS20613
• Mohammed, N., Narayan, V., Patra, D., Savarkar, A., Riaz, M., & Nanda, A. (2019). Management of meningiomas involving the major venous sinuses: A single-institution experience. World Neurosurgery. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.wneu.2019.03.043
• Dossani, R., Patra, D. P., Kosty, J., Jumah, F., Kuybu, O., Mohammed, N., Waqas, M., Riaz, M., & Cuellar, H. (2019). Early versus delayed flow diversion for ruptured intracranial aneurysms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. World Neurosurgery, 126, 41–52.
• Narayan, V., Savardekar, A., Patra, D., Mohammed, N., Thakur, J., Riaz, M., & Nanda, A. (2018). Safety profile of superior petrosal vein sacrifice in neurosurgical procedures: A systematic review. Neurosurgical Focus, 45, E3. https://doi.org/10.3171/2018.4.FOCUS18133
• Waqas, M., Zafar, S., Rehman, T., Riaz, M., Bari, M., & Idrees, R. (2016). Cerebral aspergillosis and pulmonary tuberculosis in a child with chronic granulomatous disease. Surgical Neurology International, 7, 62. https://doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.183166
• Khan, M. B., Riaz, M., & Enam, S. A. (2015). Endoscopic third ventriculostomy for obstructive hydrocephalus: Outcome analysis of 120 consecutively treated patients from a developing country. International Journal of Surgery, 26. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijsu.2015.12.001
• Khan, M. B., Riaz, M., & Bari, M. (2015). Multiple cerebral hydatid cysts in an 8-year-old boy: A case report and literature review. Surgical Neurology International, 6, 125. https://doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.161785
• Riaz, M., Waqas, M., Ujjan, B., Akhunzada, N., Hadi, Y., Javed, G., & Bari, M. (2015). Decompressive craniectomy for infants: A case series. Child’s Nervous System, 31. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-015-2808-1
• Khan, M. B., Riaz, M., & Javed, G. (2014). Conservative management of significant supratentorial epidural hematomas in pediatric patients. Child’s Nervous System, 30. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00381-014-2391-x
• Khan, M. B., Riaz, M., Javed, G., Hashmi, F., Sanaullah, M., & Ahmed, S. (2013). Surgical management of traumatic extradural hematoma in children: Experiences from a developing country. Surgical Neurology International, 4, 103. https://doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.116425
• Khan, M. B., Riaz, M., & Bari, M. (2014). Is surgical spinal decompression for supratentorial GBM symptomatic drop metastasis warranted? A case report and literature review. Surgical Neurology International, 5, 40. https://doi.org/10.4103/2152-7806.129558

Professional Memberships

• American association of Neurological Surgeons, Member
• Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Member
• North American spine society, Member

Practice Locations

Denver Health
777 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80204
303-436-6000

Children's Hospital Colorado - Colorado Springs
4090 Briargate Pkwy
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719-305-1234

Hospital Affiliation

• University of Colorado Hospital
• Denver Health Medical Center
• Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties

• Neurological Surgery

Conditions & Treatments

• Brain and Nervous System
• Brain and Nervous System - Brain Abscess
• Brain and Nervous System - Brain Tumors
• Brain and Nervous System - Chiari Malformation
• Brain and Nervous System - Concussion Assessment
• Brain and Nervous System - General Neurosurgery
• Brain and Nervous System - Hydrocephalus
• Brain and Nervous System - Meningitis
• Brain and Nervous System - Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Brain and Nervous System - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
• Brain and Nervous System - Trauma / Nerve Injuries
• Brain and Nervous System - Stroke
• Brain and Nervous System - Spine Diseases and Conditions
• Brain and Nervous System - Pituitary Disorders
• Brain and Nervous System - Peripheral Nerve Repair
• Spine
• Spine - Cervical disc herniation
• Spine - Cervical Myelopathy
• Spine - Cervical spinal stenosis
• Spine - Degenerative Disc Disease
• Spine - Myelopathy
• Spine - Lumbar spinal stenosis
• Spine - Lumbar disc herniation
• Spine - Radiculopathy
• Spine - Sacroiliac Joint
• Spine - Sciatica
• Spine - Slipped Disc
• Spine - Spinal tumors
• Spine - Spondylolisthesis
• Spine - Spondylolysis