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Office
101 The City Dr S
Bldg 23
Orange, CA 92868Phone+1 714-456-8000Fax+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 ResearchFellowship, 1993 - 1994
- UPMC Medical EducationChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 1990 - 1993
- Pittsburgh Cancer InstitutePost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1991 - 1992
- UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1987 - 1989
- University Health Centers of Pittsburgh1986 - 1987
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1986
- Dartmouth CollegeBA, Philosophy, Summa Cum Laude, 1978 - 1982
- University of EdinburghN/A, Philosophy, 1981
Certifications & Licensure
- CA State Medical License 1992 - 2025
- AR State Medical License 1998 - 2012
- 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
- Monitoring Neural Tissues Properties by Modulated Imaging (MI) Start of enrollment: 2008 Nov 01
- Neurological Surgery & Affiliated Services De-Identified Clinical Outcomes Database Start of enrollment: 2005 Aug 04
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 202 citationsThe role of steroids in the management of brain metastases: a systematic review and evidence-based clinical practice guideline.Timothy C. Ryken, Michael W. McDermott, Paula D. Robinson, Mario Ammirati, David W. Andrews
Journal of Neuro-Oncology. 2010-01-01 - 622 citationsResponse assessment criteria for brain metastases: proposal from the RANO groupNan Lin, Eudocia Q. Lee, Hidefumi Aoyama, Igor J. Barani, Daniel P. Barboriak
The Lancet. Oncology. 2015-06-01 - 98 citationsChallenges relating to solid tumour brain metastases in clinical trials, part 1: patient population, response, and progression. A report from the RANO groupNan Lin, Eudocia Q. Lee, Hidefumi Aoyama, Igor J. Barani, Brigitta G. Baumert
The Lancet. Oncology. 2013-09-01
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
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 SurgeonsMember
- Society of University NeurosurgeonsMember
- Joint Tumor Section (AANS/CNS)Member
- Society of Neuro-OncologyMember
- North American Skull Base SocietyMember
- International Stereotactic Radiosurgery SocietyMember
- Leksell Gamma Knife SocietyMember
- Society for NeuroscienceMember
- Council of State Neurosurgical SocietiesMember
- California Association of Neurological SurgeonsMember
- Western Neurosurgical SocietyMember
Other Languages
- Spanish
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