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David Straus, MD, Neurosurgery, Columbia, SC

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Neurosurgery Columbia, SC

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base

Associate Professor of Surgery Neurosurgical Oncology and Skullbase Surgery

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Summary

  • Fellowship-trained, board-certified neurosurgeon with advanced training in skullbase, cerebrovascular and neuro-oncologic surgery. Practicing in both spine surgery, general neurosurgery and complex intracranial surgery.

Education & Training

  • University of Washington
    University of WashingtonFellowship, Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery, 2015 - 2016
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2014 - 2015
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 2009
  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaB.A., Anthropology, Summa Cum Laude, with Honors, 2004

Certifications & Licensure

  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2015 - 2017
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2012 - 2015
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Pritzker School of Medicine Pathology Award University of Chicago, 2009
  • Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society 2003
  • Golden Key Honor Society 2002
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Arteriovenous Malformation Embocure Score: AVMES  
    Lopes DK, Moftakhar R, Straus D, Munich S, Chaus F, Kaszuba M, Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, 1/1/2015
  • Cervical interfacet spacers and maintenance of cervical lordosis  
    Tan, LA, Straus, D, Traynelis VC, Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, 1/1/2015
  • Surgical management of low grade gliomas  
    Gerard C, Straus D, Byrne RW, Seminars in Oncology, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Cervical interfacet spacers and maintenance of cervical lordosis
    Straus D, Tan L, Traynelis VC, Cervical Spine Research Society (CSRS), Los Angeles, CA, 1/1/2013
  • Minimally invasive direct lateral approach to the thoracolumbar junction: technique and clinical case series
    Straus D, Takagi I, O'Toole JE, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2013
  • Microsurgical anatomy of transsylvian translimen insula approach to the mesial temporal lobe region: technical considerations with a case illustration.
    Straus D, Byrne RW, Moftakhar R, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), New Orleans, LA, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Improved tumor identification using dual tracer molecular imaging in fluorescence guided brain surgery 
    San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2015
  • Brain Tumors 
    1/1/2014
  • Acoustic Neuromas 
    1/1/2012
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Other

  • Cocoa Culture: Ashante and Bugis Develop-Man 
    Straus D, University of Virginia Honors Thesis, B.A.
    1/1/2004

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