Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas
Comprehensive clinical, neurophysiological, and pathological evaluation along with therapeutic intervention, teaching and research in a single location.
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The center is located in the 6624 Fannin Medical Tower, the hallmark of the Texas Medical Center which is the largest medical center in the world.
The Medical Director, Aziz Shaibani, MD, is affiliated with the Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center, a major teaching hospital of the Texas Medical Center. Dr. Shaibani is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Adjunct Professor of Neurology, Kansas University Medical Center, and a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is also a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neuromuscular Medicine and of the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. He is also certified in Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology by the United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties.
Dr. Shaibani is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), a title granted to physicians with distinguished achievements in Internal Medicine, and Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology, American Neurological Association, and an active member of the American Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, Texas Neurological Society, and Harris County Medical Society. Dr. Shaibani co-authored several book chapters, published many papers in peer reviewed journals and presented talks to local, national, and international neurology and neuromuscular meetings. His recent book, A Video Atlas of Neuromuscular Disorders won two prestigious international prizes and was reprinted twice. The Second Edition was released this year.
Dr. Shaibani is a past president of the Texas Neurological society and is the Course Director for the Annual Neuromuscular Seminar held since 2015.
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Dr. Shaibani has been elected to the best doctors in America since 2009. This list includes only 2% of physicians worldwide.
News from the Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas
January 2026
Texas Neurological Society Honors Dr. Aziz Shaibani with 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award
The Texas Neurological Society (TNS) proudly recognizes Aziz Shaibani, MD as the recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award, the Society’s highest honor celebrating a career of exceptional contributions to neurology, patient care, and physician education.
Dr. Shaibani, Medical Director at the Nerve and Muscle Center of Texas and Clinical Professor of Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, is internationally recognized for his leadership in neuromuscular medicine, pioneering clinical research, and dedication to compassionate patient care. Throughout his career, he has advanced diagnosis and treatment of neurological disorders
while improving the lives of countless patients and families.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Shaibani has mentored and trained generations of physicians, helping shape the future of neurological care in Texas and beyond. His influence spans clinical practice, education, and research, with contributions widely recognized nationally and internationally.
The TNS Lifetime Achievement Award honors neurologists whose careers embody excellence, service, and lasting impact on the field. The Texas Neurological Society is the nation’s largest state neurological society, representing more than 900 members across the state. Dr. Shaibani’s
work reflects the mission of the Texas Neurological Society — advancing neurological science, supporting neurologists across the state, and improving neurological health for all Texans.
The award was presented on January 31, 2026, at the Texas Neurological Society Annual Meeting in Austin, where colleagues gathered to celebrate his remarkable career and enduring contributions to medicine.
Learn more about the Texas Neurological Society and the Lifetime Achievement Award at:https://www.texasneurologist.org/lifetime–achievement–award
https://www.texasneurologist.org/
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Announcements
“Coping with Myasthenia Gravis” is just released and it is a must to every patient with myasthenia gravis. An online complementary site is provided to those who get the book.
New Book
A Video Atlas of Neuromuscular Disorders (3nd Ed – 2024)
Has won the prestigious PROSE award