Miguel Lis-Planells, M.D.
Neurosurgeon, Michigan Head & Spine Institute
Vice-Chief, Department of Neurosurgery
Sinai-Grace Hospital, Detroit Medical Center
Medical Director Back Clinic DMC Surgery Hospital
Dr. Lis-Planells specializes in general neurosurgery, with special emphasis in the management of chronic pain, spine disorders and surgery of peripheral nerves. He has done extensive research in the neurosurgical management of pain and is a national and international lecturer in spine surgery. He was recognized as one of “America's Top Surgeons” in 2007 and 2008 by the Research Council of America.
Prior Appointments
Medical Director, Back Clinic, Michigan Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
Medical Director, Physicians Rehab, Southfield, Michigan
Vice Chief of Staff, Madison Community Hospital, Madison Heights, Michigan
Education
BS: Sciences and Mathematics, Andino College, Bogota, Colombia
Awarded Distinguished Graduate Award by the Ministry of Education, Republic of Colombia
MD: University of Our Lady of the Rosary, Bogota, Columbia
Honorary Scholar of the School of Medicine
Fellowship Neurosurgery: University of California – Irvine, Irvine, California
Fellowship Neurosurgery: Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Specialties
Neurosurgical management of chronic pain
Minimally invasive spine surgery
Peripheral nerve
Certification
Diplomate American Board of Hospital Physician
Diplomate American Board of Disability Analysis
Fellow American Back Society
Diplomate American Academy of Pain Management
Professional Membership
American Medical Association
Memberships American Academy of Pain Medicine
American Pain Society
Michigan State Medical Society
Oakland County Medical Society
