Anesthesiology & Pain Management
Michigan Head and Spine Institute

Office Locations
Dalcoma Professional Building – Clinton Township Office
Corewell Hospital – Royal Oak Office

Dr. Hofmeister graduated Michigan State University and received his medical degree from the University of Pikeville in Kentucky. He then completed internship at Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, in Internal Medicine followed by residency at Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University, in Department of Anesthesiology, and finished with fellowship at Medical College of Wisconsin in Pain Medicine. He is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology.

Education
DO: University of Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fellowship: Pain Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin
Residency: Department of Anesthesiology, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University
Internship: Internal Medicine, Detroit Medical Center, Wayne State University
BS: Michigan State University

Certifications
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine

Diagnoses Treated
Cancer pain management
CRPS (complex regional pain syndrome)
Diabetic & Peripheral neuropathy
Failed back surgery syndrome
Fibromyalgia
Ilioinguinal neuralgia/hernia pain
Joint pain (wrist, elbow, shoulder, ankle, knee, hip)
Long COVID (lack of taste, smell, brain fog)
Neck and back pain
Neuropathy
Radiculopathy and sciatica
Spine and disc disease

Membership
American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA)
Michigan Society of Anesthesiologists (MSA)
International Anesthesia Research Society (IARS)
American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

Board Certifications
American Board of Anesthesiology

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Acupuncture can be included in treatment of digestive, respiratory, gynecologic and other medical conditions, and is useful in the treatment of acute strains, sprains, and other injuries, early treatment of which is associated with a lower incidence of chronic pain.

National Institutes of Health have endorsed acupuncture in the treatment of:

• Low back pain
• Nausea following surgery or during chemotherapy
• Stroke Rehabilitation
• Headache

Acupuncture has been recognized to be potentially as effective as other treatments, with fewer side effects, in the treatment of:

• Tennis Elbow
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Fibromyalgia

Other pain conditions commonly treated with acupuncture, according to the World Health Organization:

• Headache, migraine
• Arthritis
• Neck, shoulder, and knee and other joint conditions, and tendonitis
• Fibromyalgia
• Peripheral neuropathies

Learn more about medical acupuncture

Neurosurgeon
Michigan Head & Spine Institute

Assistant Professor
Wayne State University, School of Medicine

Office Locations
Corewell Hospital – Royal Oak Office

Dr. Luqman specializes in cerebrovascular disease and conditions of the brain and spine. This includes treatment of aneurysms, carotid artery disease and stroke. His expertise includes minimally invasive cranial and spine, skull base, neuroendovascular and endoscopic surgical techniques. He is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Wayne State University, School of Medicine. Dr. Luqman also speaks fluent Arabic.

Education
Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL
University of Michigan, Dearborn, Dearborn, MI

Post Graduate Training
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS,
Enfolded Cerebrovascular/Endovascular Fellowship

Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery/Neurointerventional Radiology

Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
Surgical Internship

What is a Neuropsychologist?

A Neuropsychologist is a psychologist who specializes in understanding the relationship between the physical brain and behavior. Injuries and disorders within the brain and nervous system can alter behavior and cognitive function.

A Neuropsychologist understands how brain structures and systems relate to behavior and thinking. Evaluation of patients with brain injuries or disorders are conducted. Results provide indicators of the types of treatment that will likely help the patient. A nurse practitioner then connects the patient and his or her family to the proper provider for treatment.

Neuropsychologists have a doctorate in psychology and training in neuropsychology. They often work in research or clinical settings.

What does a Neuropsychologist do?

Neuropsychologists evaluate and treat people with various types of nervous system disorders. Illnesses, injuries, and disease of the brain and nervous system can affect the way a person feels, thinks, and behaves. Symptoms that may call for a neuropsychologist include:

• memory difficulties
• mood disturbances
• learning difficulties
• nervous system dysfunction

If other doctors can't identify the cause of a symptom, a neuropscyholgist can help determine a diagnosis. If a diagnosis is already known, an assessment can still be helpful.

A neuropscyhologist can help determine what impairments a patient might have and the severity. The following are examples of conditions evaluated and treated:

• A stroke can affect behavior, thinking, memory, and other brain functions in obvious or subtle ways. An evaluation can help determine the degree of stroke impairment.
• Parkinson's disease, a progressive disorder, can cause several neurological problems. A neuropsychologist's exam can provide a baseline to help them determine disease progression and decreased function.
• Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia can interfere with memory, personality, and cognitive abilities. A neuropsychologist can perform an exam to help them identify it in its early stage.
• Traumatic brain injuries can cause a wide variety of symptoms. A neuropsychologist can help determine how an injury affects functions like reasoning or problem-solving skills.
• A neurospychologist can help determine which of the many types of learning disabilities someone has and develop a treatment plan.