Michael Fred Stiefel MD PhD
Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
Medical Director - Comprehensive Stroke Center & System Stroke Director - Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery
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Piedmont Neurosurgery - Vascular Neurosurgery of Atlanta2001 Peachtree Rd, Suite 425Atlanta, GA 30309
Phone+1 404-350-2404
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Summary
- Dr. Michael Stiefel is a neurosurgeon based in Atlanta, GA, with subspecialties in Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery and brain tumors. He completed his medical education at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and his residency in neurological surgery at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He completed a fellowship in Neuroendovascular Intervention at Barrow Neurological Institute. He subsequently completed additional training in Gamma Knife Radiosurgery and Cyberknife Radiosurgery.
He currently, holds several leadership roles at Piedmont Atlanta Hospital and Health System including System Medical Director for Piedmont's System Stroke Program and System Medical Director of Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery.
He is experienced in treating conditions such as stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and glioblastoma. Dr. Stiefel's research is published in notable journals, focusing on stroke treatment and interventional methods. His honors include specialization in NeuroEndovascular Surgery and board certification as a Fellow by the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.
Education & Training
Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterFellowship, Neuroendovascular Intervention (Neurological Surgery), 2007 - 2008
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2006 - 2007- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2001 - 2006
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Surgery, 2000 - 2001
Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 2000
Certifications & Licensure
AZ State Medical License 2006 - 2027
NJ State Medical License 2016 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2010 - 2027
GA State Medical License 2019 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2003 - 2026
CT State Medical License 2012 - 2014
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Society of Neurological Surgeons Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST)NeuroEndovascular Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- NeuroEndovascular Surgery Society of Neurological Surgeons Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST)
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals, athenahealth, Inc., 2017
- Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Time-independent value of IV thrombolysis in stroke thrombectomy: Evidence from a multicenter cohort.Ariana Chacon, Francesca Giraudo, Jonathan A Grossberg, Tianwen Ma, Brian M Howard
Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery. 2026-11-01 - 1 citationsProcedure duration predicts outcomes more than prehospital delay in endovascular stroke treatment.Hassan Saad, Andrew B Koo, Jonathan A Grossberg, Ma Tianwen, Brian M Howard
Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery. 2026-05-14 - Hurting More Than Helping? Decompressive Craniectomy in Patients With Symptomatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage After Mechanical Thrombectomy in Acute Ischemic Stroke: Insi...Elliot Pressman, Kunal Vakharia, Waldo R Guerrero, Mohammad-Mahdi Sowlat, Samantha Schimmel
Neurosurgery. 2026-02-01
Press Mentions
Piedmont Healthcare Opens New Neurosurgery Operating SuiteSeptember 2nd, 2021
Capital Idea: Trenton Health System Launches Region's First Mobile Stroke UnitJanuary 30th, 2017- Piedmont Atlanta Hospital Treats First Patients in the Southeast in PIANO Trial for Brain AneurysmsJuly 22nd, 2026
Committees
- Member, New Jersey Stroke Advisory Panel 2019 - Present
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Member
- Neurocritical Care SocietyMember
- Society of NeuroInterventional SurgerySenior Member
External Links
- Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery Websitehttps://drmichaelstiefel.com
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