On this day to honor those we have lost during Migraine and Headache Awareness Month, I wish to share fond memories and appreciation of Bahram Mokri, MD.
He joined Mayo Clinic Rochester in 1970 as a Neurology resident, then joined the staff there in 1974, working until his passing in 2017.
His professional contributions and achievements spanned a range of neurology subjects, and he advanced the understanding of intracranial hypotension due to spinal cerebrospinal fluid leaks immeasurably. He was the first to describe the cranial MRI finding of diffuse gadolinium enhancement in intracranial hypotension, now recognized widely as the most common and characteristic finding. He led us to better understand CSF volume depletion and the range of clinical and imaging findings.
As a clinician and scientist, beyond his brilliant mind, he exuded warmth, deep compassion, and humility. I know because I was fortunate enough to meet with him as a patient, then later communicate with him on the subject of intracranial hypotension while he assisted us as a medical advisor for our foundation from 2014 thru 2017. All that knew him speak of him with deep respect and admiration.
His impact on the field of neurology endures through his colleagues, those that he trained and mentored, and through his many publications.
See a listing of his publications HERE.
We miss you, Dr. Mokri.
Connie Deline, MD
Co-founder, Vice-President
Chair, Medical Advisory Board
Spinal CSF Leak Foundation