Alex Patrick Michael MD

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma

Neurosurgery

660 South Euclid AvenueSt. Louis, MO 63110
Phone+1 314-884-6004

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Summary

Dr. Michael, based in St. Louis, MO, is a neurosurgeon with a focus on minimally invasive spine surgery, neurotrauma, brain and spinal tumors. He completed his medical education and residency in neurological surgery at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, with additional fellowships in neurosurgical spine surgery and neurological surgery at Southern Illinois University and New York Presbyterian Hospital. He holds a BA (Hons) in Biology and Psychology from Saint Louis University and a certificate in Business of Healthcare from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Michael has experience in neuro-oncology and conditions such as glioblastoma and radiculopathy. His research has been published in journals like World Neurosurgery and Clinical Neurology, Neurosurgery and the Journal of Neurological Surgery. His work has been recognized with several awards, including First Place Tumor Poster from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, SpineLine's 40 under 40 and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.

Education & Training

New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus)Fellowship, Neurological Surgery, 2020 - 2021
Southern Illinois University School of MedicineResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2014 - 2021
Southern Illinois UniversityFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2020 - 2020
University of PennsylvaniaCertificate, Business of Healthcare, 2019
Southern Illinois University School of MedicineClass of 2014

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2014 - 2029
IA State Medical License 2024 - 2027
MO State Medical License 2021 - 2027
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

40 Under 40 SpineLine, 2023
Excellence in Teaching
First Place Tumor Poster, AANS American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 2019

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

9 citations
The Evolution of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Fluorescence Visualization: Time for a Headlamp/Loupe Combination.
Alexandra M Giantini-Larsen, Whitney E Parker, Steve S Cho, Jacob L Goldberg, Joseph A Carnevale
World Neurosurgery. 2022-03-01
13 citations
The critical importance of a vascularized flap in preventing recurrence after endoscopic repair of spontaneous cerebrospinal fluid leaks and meningoencephaloceles.
Alex P Michael, Osama Elbuluk, Apostolos John Tsiouris, Abtin Tabaee, Ashutosh Kacker
Journal of Neurosurgery. 2021-11-12
1 citations
Utility of Head Computed Tomography Scans Before Outpatient Follow-up for Low-Risk Mild Traumatic Brain Injury.
Matthew W. Weber, Jeffrey Z. Nie, Victoria L. Watson, Nathan J. Nordmann, Joseph Bernard
World Neurosurgery. 2021-04-30

Journal Articles

Effects of High Dose 5-ALA in the Resection of Glioblastoma
Michael, A.P., Ryan, D. Delfino, K. Bekker, S., Cozzens, J.W, Neuro-Oncology, 11/2017

Books/Book Chapters

Into Space - A Journey of How Humans Adapt and Live in Microgravity.
Chapter: Spaceflight Induced Changes in the Central Nervous System.
Michael, A.P.Editors: Thais Russomano.IntechOpen2018

Abstracts/Posters

A Phase 1 and 2 Study of Oral 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Adult Patients Undergoing Resection of a High Grade Glioma.
Cozzens, J.W., Jones, B.A., Lipson, A.B., Amin, D.V., Espinosa, J.A., Michael, A.P. Watson, V.L. Acakpo-Satchivi, L.R., Department of Surgery Resident Research Day, 1/12/2018
Traumatic Intracranial Aneurysms Due to Penetrating Brain Injury: A Case Report and Suggested Management Guidelines.
Jones, B.A., Michael, A.P., Elias, A., Meeting of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Houston, TX, 1/1/2018
A Phase 1 and 2 Study of Oral 5-Aminolevulinic Acid in Adult Patients Undergoing Resection of a High Grade Glioma.
Cozzens, J.W., Lipson, A.B., Amin, D.V., Espinosa, J.A., Michael, A.P. Jones, B.A.,Watson, V.L. Acakpo-Satchivi, L.R., Meeting of the Neurosurgical Society of America, Teton Village, WY, 1/1/2018

Lectures

Emergency Neurological Life Support
Neurological Examination of the Trauma Patient
Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, IL - 1/1/2015

Press Mentions

North American Spine Society Honors Mercy’s Dr. Alex P. MichaelDecember 14th, 2023
SIU Medical Students Move on to ResidenciesOctober 27th, 2017
Good Deed: Springfield should be proud of its first-class medical resourcesOctober 12th, 2020