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Mark Linskey, MD, Neurosurgery, Orange, CA

MarkELinskeyMD

Neurosurgery Orange, CA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

Professor of Neurological Surgery, UC Irvine

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  • Office

    101 The City Dr S
    Bldg 23
    Orange, CA 92868
    Phone+1 714-456-8000
    Fax+1 714-456-8212

Summary

  • Clinician Scientist and Educator with focus on Surgical Neuro-Oncology, Skull base microsurgery, Endoscopic minimally invasive surgery, Image-guided surgery, Gamma Knife Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Stereotactic tumor surgery and cranial nerve disorder surgery (TN, HFS, GPN). Experienced in building and leading academic departments and multidisciplinary clinical programs. Experienced in training medical students and residents as well as establishing and leading ACGME-accredited neurosurgery residency training programs. Clinical and basic science laboratory research interests focused on glioma biology with translational emphasis. Experienced national neurosurgery organizer and leader with focus on evidence-based medicine clinical practice guideline development as well as socio-economic, health policy and regulatory issues as they relate to neurosurgery.

Education & Training

  • Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
    Ludwig Institute for Cancer ResearchFellowship, 1993 - 1994
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1990 - 1993
  • Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
    Pittsburgh Cancer InstitutePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1991 - 1992
  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1987 - 1989
  • University Health Centers of Pittsburgh
    University Health Centers of Pittsburgh1986 - 1987
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1986
  • Dartmouth College
    Dartmouth CollegeBA, Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude, 1978 - 1982
  • University of Edinburgh
    University of EdinburghN/A, Philosophy, 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • AR State Medical License
    AR State Medical License 1998 - 2012
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1988 - 2012
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2013-2021
  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013-2021
  • Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012-2021
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Failing to detect occult blood.  
    Hovsepian DM, Linskey ME, Fedorak R, Ann Intern Med 1986; 105:471
  • Surgery for acoustic neurinomas.  
    Linskey ME, Lunsford LD, J Neurosurg 1991; 75:497
  • Gamma knife treatment and collateral damage.  
    Linskey ME, Johnstone P, J Neurosurg 2003; 99:938-940
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • MR susceptibility weighted imaging (SWT) complements conventional contrast enhanced imaging for melanoma Gamma Knife radiosurgery planning.
    Kuo JV, Huang J, Linskey ME, American Society for Radiation Oncology, Orlando FL
  • Association of prognostic magnetic resonance imaging parameters and molecular biomarkers in primary glioblastoma multiforme.
    Kong XT, Fu BD, Du S, Hasso AN, Linskey ME, Bota D, Society for Neuro-Oncology, Washington, DC
  • How accurately can we predict the survival of patients with cancer?
    Kondziolka D, Parry PV, Lunsford LD, Flickinger JC, Rakfal S, Arai Y, Loeffler JS, Rush S, Knisely J, Sheehan J, Friedman W, Tarhini A, Francis L, Ahluwalia M, Linskey..., American Academy of Neurological Surgeons, Chatham/Cape Cod, MA
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Lectures

  • Clinical trial design. 
    Congress of Neurological Surgeons, San Francisco, CA
  • Trigeminal neuralgia. 
    TNA- The Facial Pain Association National Conference, San Diego, CA
  • Role for guidelines in the treatment of facial pain. 
    New Orleans, LA
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Other

  • Handbook of Neurosurgery (Review), 7th Edition. 
    Owen CM, Linskey ME, J Trauma 2010; 69:475
  • The role of radiosurgery to the tumor bed after resection of brain metastases. 
    Linskey ME, Neurosurgery
  • Retrospective analysis of imaging techniques for treatment planning and monitoring of obliteration for gamma knife treatment of cerebral arteriovenous malformation. 
    Linskey ME, Neurosurgery 2013; 71:899
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Professional Memberships

  • Member
  • Fellow
  • Society of Neurological Surgeons
    Member
  • Society of University Neurosurgeons
    Member
  • Joint Tumor Section (AANS/CNS)
    Member
  • Society of Neuro-Oncology
    Member
  • North American Skull Base Society
    Member
  • International Stereotactic Radiosurgery Society
    Member
  • Leksell Gamma Knife Society
    Member
  • Society for Neuroscience
    Member
  • Council of State Neurosurgical Societies
    Member
  • California Association of Neurological Surgeons
    Member
  • Western Neurosurgical Society
    Member

Other Languages

  • Spanish