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Michael Stiefel, MD, Neurosurgery, Atlanta, GA

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Neurosurgery Atlanta, GA

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

Medical Director - Comprehensive Stroke Center & System Stroke Director - Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Neurosurgery

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  • Office

    Piedmont Neurosurgery - Vascular Neurosurgery of Atlanta
    2001 Peachtree Rd, Suite 425
    Atlanta, GA 30309
    Phone+1 404-350-2404

Summary

  • Dr. Michael F. Stiefel is a neurosurgeon in Atlanta, GA and is affiliated with Piedmont Healthcare. He received his MD and PhD from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He completed his neurosurgical training at the University of Pennsylvania and fellowship at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, AZ. Dr. Stiefel specializes in cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology and neurosurgical oncology. He utilizes endovascular and microsurgical techniques to treat patients with cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, ischemic stroke, arteriovenous fistulas, carotid and vertebral artery stenosis, cavernous malformations, Moyamoya disease, intracerebral hemorrhage, as well as brain tumors such as meningioma, glioblastoma, and metastatic tumors.

Education & Training

  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterFellowship, Neuroendovascular Intervention (Neurological Surgery), 2007 - 2008
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2006 - 2007
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2001 - 2006
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Surgery, 2000 - 2001
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineClass of 2000
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicinePh.D., Physiology and Biophysics, 1995 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2006 - 2025
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2016 - 2025
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2010 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2003 - 2024
  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 2012 - 2014
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
  • Society of Neurological Surgeons Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST)NeuroEndovascular Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • NeuroEndovascular Surgery Society of Neurological Surgeons Committee on Advanced Subspecialty Training (CAST)
  • Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Lectures

  • Microdialysis as a Tool in the Neuro ICU 
    International Stroke Conference - 2/12/2014

Press Mentions

  • Piedmont Healthcare Opens New Neurosurgery Operating Suite
    Piedmont Healthcare Opens New Neurosurgery Operating SuiteSeptember 2nd, 2021
  • Capital Idea: Trenton Health System Launches Region's First Mobile Stroke Unit
    Capital Idea: Trenton Health System Launches Region's First Mobile Stroke UnitJanuary 30th, 2017

Committees

  • Member, New Jersey Stroke Advisory Panel 2019 - Present

Professional Memberships