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Douglas Hardesty, MD, Neurosurgery, Omaha, NE, CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy

DouglasHardestyMDFAANS

Neurosurgery • Omaha, NE

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base

Associate Professor, Neurosurgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Douglas Hardesty, MD, FAANS, is Vice Chair of Education, Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery, and Director of the Skull Base Surgery at CHI Creighton University Medical Center. Dr. Hardesty obtained his M.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and then completed residency in neurosurgery at the Barrow Neurological Institute. He completed sub-specialty fellowship training in endoscopic surgery under Drs. Prevedello, Carrau, and Otto in 2016-2017 at Ohio State. He is board certified in Neurological Surgery by the ABNS. Dr. Hardesty has authored or co-authored approximately 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters; and more than 50 podium talks, posters, and Grand Rounds presentations. Dr. Hardesty's clinical interests are in endoscopic and open skull base surgery, and his research focus is in long-term quality of life for patients after skull base surgery.

Education & Training

  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2011 - 2018
  • The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
    The Ohio State University Wexner Medical CenterMinimally Invasive Cranial Surgery, 2016 - 2017
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2011
  • Earlham College
    Earlham CollegeB.A., Chemistry, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2018 - 2024
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2023 - 2024
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2014 - 2017
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, 2011

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Postoperative 30-Day Emergency Department Utilization After 7294 Cranial Neurosurgery Procedures at a Tertiary Neuroscience Center  
    Douglas Hardesty, MD, Journal of Neurosurgery

Authored Content

  • Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences 2018 June;62(3):332-8September 2018
  • Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences 2018 June;62(3):310-21September 2018

Press Mentions

  • Dawn Kessinger: Brain Tumor Leads to Clearer, Less Lonely Way of Thinking
    Dawn Kessinger: Brain Tumor Leads to Clearer, Less Lonely Way of ThinkingFebruary 5th, 2020

Professional Memberships

Hospital Affiliations

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