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Michael Ivan, MD, Neurosurgery, Miami, FL

MichaelEdwardIvanMDMBS, FAANS(He/Him)

Neurosurgery Miami, FL

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Epilepsy Surgery, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base

Director of Skull Base Surgery, Neurosurgeon, Research - Brain Tumor Institute, Neuro-Oncology Site Disease Group Leader, University of Miami / Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

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  • Office

    1400 NW 12th Ave
    Miami, FL 33136
    Phone+1 305-243-6946

Summary

  • Dr. Michael E. Ivan is a neurosurgeon and scientist at the University of Miami Miller School Of Medicine who specializes in complex brain tumor, skull base tumor, and epilepsy surgery. He acts as the Neuro-oncology Site Disease Group Leader, Director of Research for the University of Miami Brain Tumor Initiative within Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and is the Principal Investigator of the Ivan Brain Tumor Lab. He is also the Chief of Cranial Neurosurgery and Neuro-oncology, and Co-Director of Neurosurgery at Jackson South Medical Center. Dr. Ivan has one of the busiest clinical cranial neurosurgery practices in Florida which includes surgery and radiosurgery (gamma knife) on skull base tumors, primary brain tumors (glioblastoma, gliomas), secondary brain tumors (metastatic), meningiomas, pituitary tumors, acoustic neuromas, and epileptogenic lesions of the brain. He leads the way in the use of novel techniques in neurosurgery such as fluorescence guided surgery, awake craniotomies, robotic surgery, advanced brain mapping techniques, augmented reality in neurosurgery, and the use of advanced neuro-imaging, allowing a safer and more complete surgery to be performed.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Neurosurgical Oncology, 2014 - 2015
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Neuro-Oncology, 2012 - 2013
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Internship, Surgery, 2008 - 2009
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 2008
  • Rutgers Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences
    Rutgers Graduate School of Biomedical SciencesMBS, Biomedical Sciences, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey
    University of Medicine & Dentistry of New JerseyM.B.S., 2003 - 2004
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityBS, Chemical Engineering, 1996 - 2000
  • Cornell University
    Cornell UniversityB.Sc., Chemical Engineering, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2010 - 2024
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CNS Leadership Institute - Selected Participant CNS, 2019
  • Translational Research Award University of Miami, 2017-2018
  • Faculty Teaching Award University of Miami, 2016-2017
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The role of 5-aminolevulinic acid in brain tumor surgery: a systematic review  
    Ferraro N, Barbarite E, Albert TR, Berchmans E, Shah AH, Bregy A, Ivan ME, Brown T, Komotar RJ, Neurosurg Rev, 1/27/2016
  • Use of a mobile intraoperative CT scanner for navigation registration during laser interstitial thermal therapy of brain tumors  
    Jermakowicz WJ, Diaz RJ, Cass SH, Ivan ME, Komotar RJ, World Neurosurg, 1/8/2016
  • Treatment of adult and pediatric high-grade gliomas with Withaferin A: antitumor mechanisms and future perspectives  
    Marlow MM, Shah SS, Véliz EA, Ivan ME, Graham RM, J Nat Med, 1/2/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Incidence and Predictors of CSF leaks, Hearing Loss, and Facial Weakness Following Acoustic Neuroma Resection, A Multi-State Analysis with 1-Year Readmission Follow-up.
    Iorgulescu B, Schwartz TH, Ivan ME, Moussazadeh N, Parsa AT, CNS National Meeting, 1/1/2014
  • Epidermal growth factor-like module containing mucin-like hormone receptor 2 role in predicting survival in invasive gliomas.
    Ivan ME, Safaee M, Oh T, Clark AJ, Sun MZ, Kim J, Bloch O, Jahangiri A, Aghi MK, Parsa AT, Society of Neuro-oncology Meeting, 1/1/2014
  • GL261 Murine Glioma Cells Constitutively Expressing Luciferase as a Model of Glioblastoma.
    Clark AJ, Safaee M, Oh T, Ivan ME, Sun MZ, Kim J, James C, Parsa AT, AANS National Meeting, 1/1/2013
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Lectures

  • Lighting the Way for New Brain Tumor Therapy- Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy 
    Miami, FL - 1/1/2016
  • Mechanisms of Brain Tumor Invasion 
    Miami, FL - 1/1/2016
  • Technical nuances and complications avoidance for Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy. 
    Miami, FL - 1/1/2015
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Authored Content

  • Pathogens and Glioma: A History of Unexpected Discoveries Ushering in Novel Therapy RelatedApril 2018
  • Pathogens and Glioma: A History of Unexpected Discoveries Ushering in Novel Therapy RelatedApril 2018

Press Mentions

  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Selected for National NF2 Tumor Clinical Trial
    University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Selected for National NF2 Tumor Clinical TrialJune 1st, 2022
  • University of Miami Increases Neuro-Oncology Collaboration and Mentorship Through Innovative New Fellowship Program
    University of Miami Increases Neuro-Oncology Collaboration and Mentorship Through Innovative New Fellowship ProgramMay 10th, 2022
  • The Glioblastoma Research Organization Announces Its Medical Advisory Board
    The Glioblastoma Research Organization Announces Its Medical Advisory BoardSeptember 14th, 2021
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Grant Support

  • NREFThe role of EMR proteins in glioma pathogenesisPresent

Professional Memberships