Michael W Groff MD
Neurosurgical Spine Surgery
Vice-Chairman of Neurosurgery, Director Divison of Spinal Surgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School
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1445 Portland AveSte 304Rochester, NY 14621
Phone+1 585-342-7170
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Summary
- Dr. Michael Groff, MD, is a Neurosurgeon based in Rochester, NY, with a specialized focus on Neurosurgical Spine Surgery. He completed his Residency in Neurological Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai after graduating from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1993. Dr. Groff has a wealth of experience dealing with conditions such as spinal cord diseases, spinal stenosis, and vertebral stress fractures, and is proficient in procedures like laminectomy and neurosurgical spine surgery. His significant contributions to medical publications span various topics within his field of expertise. Dr. Groff is a also recipient of awards including the Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and the Fellow (FACS) from American College of Surgeons.
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1993 - 1999
University of Pittsburgh School of MedicineClass of 1993
Certifications & Licensure
FL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
NY State Medical License 1995 - 2026
MA State Medical License 2006 - 2025
IN State Medical License 2000 - 2007
WI State Medical License 1999 - 2001
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2012
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- SAFETY OF NON-OSSEOUS UNION OF TYPE II ODONTOID FRACTURES - A MULTI-INSTITUTIONAL COHORT STUDY.Chady Omara, Anna B Lebouille-Veldman, Alexander G Yearley, Azra Gül, James Withers
The Spine Journal. 2025-03-26 - Clinical and radiographic outcomes after index anterior cervical discectomy and fusion with interbody spacer with integrated anchor fixation: a single-surgeon case study.Vishal Venkatraman, Jessica Albanese, Saif E Zaidi, Khoi D Than, Melissa M Erickson
Journal of Spine Surgery. 2024-09-23 - 1 citationsChallenges in Contemporary Spine Surgery: A Comprehensive Review of Surgical, Technological, and Patient-Specific Issues.Emmanuel O Mensah, Joshua I Chalif, Jessica G Baker, Eric Chalif, Jason Biundo
Journal of Clinical Medicine. 2024-09-14
Journal Articles
- Cervical Spine Osteomyelitis: A Systematic Review of Instrumented Fusion in the Modern EraMichael W Groff, Hasan A Zaidi, World Neurosurgery
Authored Content
- Cervical Spine Osteomyelitis: A Systematic Review of Instrumented Fusion in the Modern EraAugust 2018
- Adult Tethered Cord Syndrome Following Chiari DecompressionFebruary 2018
Press Mentions
Work-Life Harmony Within Medicine: How Two Successful Surgeons Have Made It WorkFebruary 9th, 2022- 10 Spine Surgeons to KnowJune 4th, 2021
- Spine Surgeon Leader to Know: Dr. Bradley Heiges of Optim OrthopedicsJune 1st, 2021
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