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Mitesh Shah, MD, Neurosurgery, Indianapolis, IN

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[Pronunciation: Meetesh]

Neurosurgery Indianapolis, IN

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Pituitary Surgery

Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery, Paul B Nelson Chair in Neurological Surgery, Co- Chair IU/IUH Neuroscience Institute, Indiana University School of Medicine

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  • Office

    362 W 15th St
    Suite 5100
    Indianapolis, IN 46202
    Phone+1 317-963-8182
    Fax+1 317-222-2012

Summary

  • I have been a member of the faculty of the IU Department of Neurological Surgery since 1994. My clinical interests are in Neurosurgical Oncology, Skull Base and Neurovascular surgery but I also perform minimally invasive Spine and Brain Surgery.

    I am the Chair, Department of Neurological Surgery, Paul B. Nelson Chair in Neurological Surgery, and Co-Director of the the IU/IUH Neuroscience Institute at the Indiana University School of Medicine and IU Healthcare System.

Clinical Expertise

  • Cerebrovascular disease, Neurosurgical oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures, Thoracic spine surgery, Minimally invasive spine surgery, Gliomas, Brachytherapy, Subarachnoid hemorrhage, Vestibular schwannoma, Carotid endarterectomy, Ischemic stroke, Carotid disease

Education & Training

  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1988 - 1993
  • University of Minnesota
    University of MinnesotaInternship, Transitional Year, 1987 - 1988
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 1994 - 2025
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2018 - 2021
  • MN State Medical License
    MN State Medical License 1989 - 1993
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Interim Chair and Co-Director of Neuroscience Institute IU School of Medicine and IU Health, 2022
  • President Goodman Campbell Brain and Spine, 2015-2018
  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification NextGen Ambulatory EHR, NextGen Healthcare, 2012-2013
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • New Brain Surgery Technique Makes a Real Difference for Greenwood Mother
    New Brain Surgery Technique Makes a Real Difference for Greenwood MotherNovember 21st, 2019
  • IU Health Covets Big Prize, but Neurologist Practice Clings to Independence
    IU Health Covets Big Prize, but Neurologist Practice Clings to IndependenceOctober 26th, 2018

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