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State DirectoryMichael Edward Ivan, MD
Wheelchair accessible
Steven M. Weissberg M.D. F.A.C.O.G.
9240 Sunset Dr Suite 209, Miami, FL 33173
Cook Michael R
8955 SW 87th Crt, Miami, FL 33176
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- HoursOPEN NOW
- Regular Hours:
Mon - Fri - Phone:
Main - 305-243-6946
- Address:
- 1295 NW 14th St Miami, FL 33125
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- Physicians & Surgeons, Physicians & Surgeons, Neurology
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- Languages
- Spanish
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Surgical PracticeDr. 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.Dr. Ivan was recently part of the first skull base team in Florida to implant an auditory brainstem implant to restore hearing loss after acoustic neuroma resection. He also specializes in minimally invasive surgery such as Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy (LITT), minimal port access surgery, and endoscopic neurosurgery allowing patients to have little to no incision and have the ability to go home after one day.ResearchThe University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine, he continues clinical research focused on improving and prolonging the quality of life of his patients, which has led to more than 85 publications and 10 book chapters. He has also given more than 70 invited lectures on brain tumors throughout the world. Dr. Ivan is one of the few neurosurgeons in the country with a research lab focused on brain tumors. His team studies patient's tumors to develop new treatments targeting their genetic makeup, pathways of invasion, and growth mechanisms. Dr. Ivan's Brain Tumor Lab has won multiple national and local research awards and grants for their work on novel translational Neuro-oncology therapies. Dr. Ivan also serves as Principal-investigator on several "state of the art" clinical trials focused on new therapies for brain tumor treatment.BackgroundAfter graduating from Cornell University with B.S. in Chemical Engineering, Dr. Ivan received his Doctorate of Medicine and Masters Degree from UMDNJ/Rutgers University. While at New Jersey Medical School, he served as President of his class and was honored as a Gold Humanism Scholar. He then completed his neurological surgery training at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), consistently ranked as one of the top neurosurgical programs in the US. At UCSF, Dr. Ivan focused on the treatment and management of brain tumors, vascular malformations, epilepsy, and skull base lesions. He was awarded the Howard Naffziger award for best clinical resident and received multiple awards for his research on brain tumors and stereotactic neurosurgery. After residency, he moved to Miami and completed a fellowship in Surgical Neuro-oncology at the University of Miami. As a testament to his dedication to medical education, Dr. Ivan was awarded the Teaching Excellence Award for Cherished Housestaff from UCSF and the Department of Neurological Surgery Teaching Award from the University of Miami. Dr. Ivan continues to be active as an instructor for the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine.LeadershipDr. Ivan is recognized as an international leader in neurosurgery. He is on the executive board of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)/Congress of Neurosurgeons (CNS) Joint Tumor Section, the Vice-Chairman of the Young Neurosurgeon's Committee for the American Association o
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El es un excelente medico que me curo de mis sintomas. Thanks
Great Caregiver - The Best!
Dr. Ivan is the best Doctor I've ever met. I was lucky to have found him. He really saved my life. He completed my surgery in the best way. The most kind, careful, attentive, professional Doctor!!!! Thank you Dr. Ivan for your professionalism and warmth!!
Dr. Ivan and his team Dr. James Boddu are the best! Very thankful for the excellent care and professionalism. Thank you!
He is an incredible doctor. He takes his time with his patients, answers each question, and does incredible work. He makes you feel safe and confident in his work.
He took the time to answer my questions. He was friendly and personable. He explained everything step by step in his office and out of surgery.
Excellent care, professional. Explains everything thoroughly. Prompt availability for surgery. Knowledgable. We has some difficulty calling office numbers to speak to a human
Dr. Ivan made us fell very comfortable. He's very knowledgable and took the time to answer all our questions.
Very honest person. Excellent doctor. Responds to all our questions. Very concerned about me.
Everything has been great and perfect. I am really thankful for all of his help and attention!
Very grateful and content with my surgery. The experience I had with Dr. Ivan was indescribable. Great Doctor! I definitely recommend Dr. Ivan. Very nice and takes his time to help me with any questions.
Excellent service throughout the whole process
My experience with Dr. Ivan was exceptional. He was professional, informative, and very thorough and diligent.
No amount of thanks or amazing things to be said of Dr. Ivan and his team. God bless them for all they have done and the difference they have made in my life.
Our experience was AMAZING! He treated my son very professionally, very human, and concerned about the patient.
Dr. Ivan has been easy to work with. He has made dealing with my condition and upcoming surgeries simple and has been able to answer all of my questions
Dr. Ivan and his staff provided excellent care and were very helpful and courteous
Excellent! He took the time to answer my questions. He was friendly and personable. He explained everything step by step in his office and out of surgery.
Dr. Ivan is an amazing surgeon and person! I would recommend him to anyone!!!!
Excelente atencian en todo el trato del doctor y su asistente
