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Michael Karsy, MD, Neurosurgery, Lansing, MI

MichaelKarsyMDPhD, MSc, FAANS, FCNS(He/Him)

Neurosurgery Lansing, MI

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Pituitary Surgery, Skull Base

Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery

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  • Office

    1200 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 340
    Lansing, MI 48912
    Phone+1 517-364-5930
    Fax+1 517-364-5931

Summary

  • I am a skull base neurosurgeon who treats tumor, spine, and vascular pathologies through minimally-invasive endoscopic and traditional, open microsurgical approaches. My work involves a large multi-disciplinary team that consists of neuroradiologists, neuropathologists, neuroophthalmologists, neuroendocrinologists, and specialized otolaryngology (ENT) cancer surgeons to ensure the best treatment outcomes for patients. I have had experience with radiosurgery in a variety of complex cranial pathologies. I completed separate fellowships in minimally-invasive skull base surgery as well as spine surgery. My research interests are in improving health care outcomes, novel surgical approaches, and better molecular characterization of tumors.
  • Michael Karsy, MD, PhD, MSc

    Dr. Karsy is a skull base neurosurgeon who treats tumor, spine and vascular pathologies through minimally-invasive and open approaches.

Education & Training

  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityFellowship, Cranial Base Surgery and Stereotactic Radiosurgery, 2020 - 2021
  • University of Utah Health
    University of Utah HealthResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2013 - 2020
  • University of Utah
    University of UtahM.S., Bioengineering, 2016 - 2017
  • New York Medical College
    New York Medical CollegeClass of 2013
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesB.S., Neuroscience, 2002 - 2006

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
  • DE State Medical License
    DE State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • ID State Medical License
    ID State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Charlie Kuntz Award AANS/CNS Spine Section, 2017
  • First Prize Resident Research-51st Annual Meeting Rocky Mountain Neurosurgical Society, 2016
  • Consultant of the Month University of Utah, Department of Emergency Medicine, 2015
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Original Article Transsphenoidal Approaches for Microsurgical Resection of Pituitary Adenomas in Pediatric Patients  
    John R Kestle, Michael Karsy, Jian Guan, William T Couldwell, ScienceDirect
  • Original Article Safety and Outcome of Transsphenoidal Pituitary Adenoma Resection in the Elderly  
    Jian Guan, William T Couldwell, Michael Karsy, ScienceDirect
  • The Impact of Specialization in Journal Networks and Scholarship  
    Michael Karsy, William T Couldwell, John D Rolston, World Neurosurgery
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Utilization of a D-dimer Protocol for Detection of Deep Vein Thrombosis in Spine Patients.
    Eli I, Azab MA, Harper J, Karsy M, Guan J, Brock AA, Couldwell WT, Bisson EF, Dailey AT, AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves, 1/1/2019
  • EQ-5D Quality-of-Life Analysis and Cost-Effectiveness after Skull Base Meningioma Resection.
    Karsy M, Jensen MR, Guan J, Ravindra VM, BIsson EF, Couldwell WT, North American Skull Base Meeting, 1/1/2019
  • Evaluation of pediatric glioma outcomes using intraoperative MRI: A multi-center cohort study of more than 300 patients.
    Karsy M, Akbari H, Limbrick D, Leuthard EC, Evans J, Smth MD, Strahl J, Leonard J, Brockmeyer DL, Bollo RJ, Kestle JR, SH Cheshier, Honeycutt J, Donahue DJ, Roberts RA..., American Association of Neurological Surgeons, 1/1/2019
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Lectures

  • Analysis of Neurovascular Aneurysm Treatment Cost-Drivers using the Value Driven Outcome Database. 
    1/1/2018
  • Pathologic Remodeling in Human Neuromas. 
    Orlando, FL - 1/1/2018
  • Prognostic role of mitochondrial pyruvate carrier in isocitrate dehydrogenase-mutant glioma. 
    1/1/2018
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Other

  • The Role of Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1 (HIF1) in the Radioresistance of Meningiomas. 
    Karsy M, MS Thesis-University of Utah - Department of Bioengineering
    1/1/2017
  • Cancer immunotherapy comes of age. 
    England B and Karsy M, NYMC Quill and Scope Medical Student Journal
    1/1/2013
  • The Role of Tumor Suppressor p53 in the Regulation of Cancer Stem Cells of Glioblastoma Multiforme. 
    Karsy M, PhD Dissertation-NYMC Graduate School of Basic Medical Sciences - Department of Experimental Patholo
    1/1/2011
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Authored Content

  • Key Presentations from AANS 2022May 2022
  • Assessment of Costs in Open Microsurgery and Stereotactic Radiosurgery for Intracranial MeningiomasJuly 2018
  • Sequelae and Management of Radiation Vasculopathy in Neurosurgical PatientsJune 2018
  • Varicella Zoster Virus Infection and Osteomyelitis of the Skull: A Case ReportMay 2018
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Press Mentions

  • University of Utah Clinical Trial Reveals Vitamin D Replenishment in Neurocritical Patients Fails to Improve Outcomes
    University of Utah Clinical Trial Reveals Vitamin D Replenishment in Neurocritical Patients Fails to Improve OutcomesSeptember 20th, 2019
  • Anterior Two-Thirds Corpus Callosotomy via Stereotactic Laser Ablation
    Anterior Two-Thirds Corpus Callosotomy via Stereotactic Laser AblationApril 1st, 2018

Grant Support

  • Analyzing Molecular Drivers and Targetable Sites for Esthesioneuroblastoma/Olfactory NeuroblastomaUniversity of Utah2022–2023
  • Analyzing Molecular Drivers and Targetable Sites for Skull Base PathologyUniversity of Utah2021–2023
  • Improvement of neuroendovacular catheter technologyNational Science Foundation2020–2021
  • Improving ventriculoperitoneal shunt technologyNational Science Foundation2019–2021
  • Assessment of Safety and Efficacy of Preoperative and Intraoperative Image-Guided Resection of Gliomas and Tumor Region-Specific Biomarker CorrelationUniversity of Utah - Department of Neurosurgery2016–2021
  • Evaluation of C1-C2 biomechanics: Comparison of facet distraction and C1-C2 arthrodesisCervical Spine Research Society2018–2019
  • Council of State Neurosurgical Societies Socioeconomic FellowshipCouncil of State Neurosurgical Societies2017–2018
  • Anesthesia Reflector SystemNational Science Foundation2017–2018
  • Randomized Clinical Trial of Hypovitaminosis D Treatment in the Neurocritical Care Unit (RECTIFY trial)University of Utah - Department of Neurosurgery2016–2018
  • Research Barriers and Incentives in Neurological Surgery: A Survey of Resident NeurosurgeonsSouth Carolina Neurosurgical Research Foundation2017
  • The Role of Tumor Suppressor p53 in the Regulation of Cancer Stem Cells of Glioblastoma MultiformeNew York Medical College Predoctoral Scholarship2009–2013

Committees

  • Steering committee member, RAPID surgical registry 2021 - Present
  • Member, North American Skull Base Society Research Committee 2021 - Present
  • Work force committee, Council of State Neurological Societies (CSNS) 2018 - Present
  • Member, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee Department of Neurosurgery 2021 - 2022

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish