Locations
University Neurosurgery
Chicago, IL
About
Bio
Technically, I strive to be the best neuroendovascular surgeon, but at the same time I will be the first to say that a procedure may not be necessary. At the core of everything I do is to provide the best care for my patients. I've been in academic practice now for ten years.
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Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Neurology
Neurosurgery
Languages spoken
English
Doctor Q&A
58 Answers
2 Agrees
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A 29-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Chen answered
21 years experience Neurology
Yes: It has to be an MRA, magnetic resonance angiogram, which looks at the blood vessels and not just the brain tissue, which would be a MRI. CTA can also ... Read More
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A 54-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Chen answered
21 years experience Neurology
Depends: It depends on the original anatomy of the aneurysm and the grade of occlusion (sealing) of the original treatment which often dictates the type (invas ... Read More
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Michael Chen answered
21 years experience Neurology
See a specialist: See a physician who specializes in the management of patients with brain aneurysms. Screening can be done with an mra of the brain, which involves no ... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Chen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Chen is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine, HI
Graduated 1999MD
Residency
YALE-NEW HAVEN HOSPITAL
Completed 2003
Awards
Brain Aneurysm Foundation Grant
Affiliations
Society for Neurointerventional Surgery
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