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Sepehr Sani, MD, Neurosurgery, Chicago, IL

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Neurosurgery Chicago, IL

Epilepsy Surgery, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

Assistant Professor Rush University Medical Center

Overview of Dr. Sani

Dr. Sepehr Sani is a neurosurgeon in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Rush University Medical Center and Rush-Copley Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Medical College of Ohio and has been in practice 16 years. Dr. Sani accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 35 doctors at Rush University Medical Center and one of 6 doctors at Rush-Copley Medical Center who specialize in Neurosurgery. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2002 - 2007
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2001 - 2002
  • The University of Toledo College of Medicine
    The University of Toledo College of MedicineClass of 2001
  • University of California, Los Angeles
    University of California, Los AngelesBS, Summa Cum Laude, 1992 - 1997

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - Present
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2001 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 2015 - 2025
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2016 - 2016
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Allscripts Professional EHR, Allscripts, 2012
  • Best oral presentation award American Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery (ASSFN), 2008
  • Philip L. Gildenberg Award American Association of Neurological Surgeons Section on stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, 2005
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Identification of the stria medullaris thalami using diffusion tensor imaging  
    Eddelman D, Kochanski RB, Dawe R, Kochack M, and Sani S, NeuroImage: Clinical, 1/1/2016
  • Use of intraoperative CT to predict the accuracy of microelectrode recording during deep brain stimulation surgery A proof of concept study  
    Kochanski RB, Kerolus MG, Pal G, Metman LV, and Sani S, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 1/1/2016
  • Severe, symptomatic, self-limited unilateral DBs lead edema following bilateral subthalamic nucleus implantation: Case report and review of the literature  
    Gerard CS, Metman LV, Pal G, Karl J, and Sani S, The Neurologist, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Correspondence between MRI borders of the subthalamic nucleus and its electrophysiological borders: a comparison study using intraoperative CT
    Bus S, Munckhof PVD, Bot M, Pal G, Ouyan B, Sani S, and Metman LV, AAN, 1/1/2017
  • Analysis of beta frequency oscillations in recorded local field potentials of Parkinson’s disease patients undergoing deep brain stimulation
    Kochanski, RB, Shils J, Verhagen L, Pal G, and Sani S, INS, 1/1/2017
  • Identification of the Stria Medullaris Thalami Using Diffusion Tensor Imaging
    Eddelman D, Kochak M, Dawe R, and Sani S, American Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • Devices, Technology and Surgical Options Update 
    Chicago, Illinois - 1/1/2016
  • Updates on neuromodulation for treatment of psychiatric disorders 
    Chicago, Illinois - 1/1/2016
  • Critical events in neurosurgery for the electrophysiologist 
    Chicago, Illinois - 1/1/2016
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Other

  • Advances in diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy – The Rush experience 
    Sani S and Byrne RW, Rush Annual News Letter
    1/1/2005

Authored Content

  • Prevalence and Impact of Left-Handedness in NeurosurgeryMarch 2018

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna Choice POS II
    Aetna HMO
    BCBS Blue Card PPO
    BCBS Illinois BlueChoice Select
    BCBS Illinois PPO
    BCBS Massachusetts Blue Care Elect PPO
    CIGNA HMO
    CIGNA Open Access
    CIGNA PPO
    Coventry Health Care PPO Platinum
    Coventry Missouri - HMO/POS
    First Health PPO
    Great West PPO
    Harvard Pilgrim HMO
    Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
    Multiplan PHCS PPO
    Multiplan PPO
    Tufts Health Plan PPO
    UniCare PPO
    United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
    United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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