Daniel B. Michael, M.D. Ph.D.
Neurosurgeon, Michigan Head & Spine Institute
Chief Neurotrauma and Critical Care, Beaumont Hospital-Royal Oak
Professor of Neurosurgery, Oakland University William Beaumont
School of Medicine
Dr. Michael specializes in the surgical treatment of injuries to the brain and spine. His recent research focuses on the molecular mechanisms of injuries to the central nervous system. Dr. Michael is a frequent speaker and has authored numerous articles and books on the treatment of brain and spine injury. He is also actively involved in medial ethics and is on the Cardinals Medical Morals Committee of the Archdiocese of Detroit.
Specialties
Spinal cord injury
Head injury
Trauma
General neurosurgery
Appointments
President of the 16,000-physician Michigan State Medical Society, 2010
National Institute of Health, NINDS, Special Volunteer, Surgical Neurology Branch 1993
Past President and Current Board Member, Wayne County Medical Society
Speaker, Michigan State Medical Society
Noted 2003 and 2004 “Top Physician” consumers Research Council of America
Board of Directors, Think First Foundation, Think First Liaison
Executive Council, Joint Section of Trauma & Critical Care AANS/CNS
Former Chief of Neurosurgery, Detroit Receiving Hospital
Former Associate Professor, Neurosurgery, Anatomy and Cell Biology at Wayne State University School of Medicine
Education
MD: Wayne State University
Ph.D: Wayne State University (Anatomy and Cell Biology)
Certifications
Diplomate of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Diplomate of the American Board of Neurological Surgery
Former Trauma Life Support Instructor
American Board of Neurological Surgeons
Fellow of the American College of Surgeons
