“The heart of my patient care is being timely, efficient, thorough and compassionate. I believe in clear communication and the education of my patients”

Board Certification

  • Neurology

Areas of Expertise

  • General Adult Neurology
  • Headaches, Gait and Balance Disorders
  • Neuromuscular Disorders, Low Back, Neck Pain, Multiple Sclerosis

Education

Residency

Baylor College of Medicine
Neurology
Houston, TX
1994

Internship

Baylor College of Medicine
Transitional Medicine
Houston, TX
1991

Medical School

Baylor College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Houston, TX
1990

Undergraduate School

Rice University
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Houston, TX
1986

Hospitals Affiliated With

Houston Methodist Hospital
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
Texas Orthopedic Hospital

Professional Associations

American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
Member
1994 – Present

Texas Neurological Society (TNS)
Member
1994 – Present

Publications

“Chapter on Neuroanatomy” Neurology Secrets, (1998, 2016).

“Visual illusory and hallucinatory phenomena in a patient with left occipital seizures” Neurology, (2006): Kawai, M., Cherches, I.M., Goldsmith, I.L.

“Gene symbol: VHL. Disease: Von-Hippel-Lindau syndrome” Human Genetics, (2000): Baker, D.W., Cherches, I.M., Rothberg, P.G.

Personal Interests

Dr. Cherches’ hobbies include snow skiing, long distance cycling, martial arts, fishing, and hunting.

Biography

Dr. Cherches is passionate about Neurology and working closely with his patients across the Houston-area to help them achieve their optimal health. Dr. Cherches went to Rice University in Houston, TX, and completed his doctoral residency training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Additionally, Dr. Cherches specializes in General Adult Neurology and innovative Neuromuscular disorders care.