Ghaus M Malik, MD

Member of the Henry Ford Cancer Institute  

Biographical Statement

Dr. Ghaus Malik graduated from King Edward Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan in 1968, moving Henry Ford Health System for neurosurgical training. In 1975, he joined the faculty in the Department of Neurosurgery. Since joining the faculty, Dr. Malik has participated in many administrative and organizational roles, managing clinical services and serving on the HFMG Board of Governors and Health System Board of Trustees. He is a proud member of the Hermelin Brain Tumor Center.

Dr. Malik's major passion remains the education of future neurosurgeons. At Henry Ford, he had a major role in the training of about 80 neurosurgeons. He has also worked with WFNS, travelling to many countries to participate in educational endeavors.

Titles

• Executive Vice-Chair, Department of Neurosurgery

Care Philosophy

"I consider each patient as a unique individual deserving respectful and compassionate care. This helps me properly diagnose and educate my patients on the safest treatment for them, whether that be surgical or non-surgical. If that treatment happens to be surgical, I strive to provide the most comprehensive and safest possible surgical and postoperative care possible, and to be available to their needs."

Awards & Honors

• Best Doctors in America (1990 - Present)
• Lifetime Achievement Awards, APPNA and HF Medical Association (2018)
• 50-Year Service Awards, WCMS and MSMS (2018)
• Senior Staff Teaching Awards (2014 - 2016)
• Walter E. Dandy medal (2015)
• Member, The Society of Neurological Surgeons