Michael Avery, MD

Assistant Clinical Professor, Neurosurgery

Dr. Avery specializes in both vascular neurosurgery and tumors of the brain, pituitary gland and skull base. His philosophy is to treat these conditions using state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. Surgery is often performed through “keyhole” approaches that result in significantly smaller incisions. Dr. Avery also uses endoscopes to treat a variety of skull base conditions through the nasal cavity, thereby avoiding an incision altogether. For neurovascular conditions, such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), Dr. Avery often uses minimally invasive endovascular techniques, which avoids the need for an incision. In addition to improved cosmetic outcomes, these approaches can reduce the length of hospital stays and overall recovery times.

Degree(s)

  • MD: University of Western Ontario, Canada
  • MSc: Neuroscience, University of Calgary, Alberta
Residency
University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Neurosurgery
Fellowship
St. John’s Health Center, Providence Health and Services, Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Santa Monica, California, Minimally Invasive Keyhole and Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Neurovascular Surgery and Endovascular Neurosurgery
Research Interests

stroke and aneurysm treatment outcomes, optimizing peri-operative outcomes for skull base tumor surgery, improving endoscopic techniques