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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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Very satisfied with my doctor. He explains everything so detailed that leaves me without any questions. Highly recommend this team. Thank you doctor and team
He was great! He is a great communicator and answered all of my questions. He saved my life! Thank to all of your staff.
Very satisfied, excellent services
Excelente atencian en todo el trato del doctor y su asistente
Dr. Ivan is an amazing surgeon and person! I would recommend him to anyone!!!!
Highly educated doc who takes the time in answering questions, explaining to patients, and explaining to family members.
Great doctors with a lot of knowledge about brain tumors. Very patience with this patients.
Makes me fell at ease. Very patient and knowledgeable. Great doctor! I would recommend him to anyone no questions asked. Thank you!
Dr. Michael E Ivan successfully removed my large acoustic neuroma just over two weeks ago, and I could not be happier with the overall results. He was able to preserve hearing in the affected ear, which as a pianist is incredibly important to me. In addition, there were no major complications such as facial paralysis, balance issues, etc. Dr. Ivan and Dr. Dinh are a Dream Team! I highly recommend the to anyone needing this surgery!
Exceptional experience from the first visit. Extremely knowledgeable and gentle spirit. Very confident yet caring. Recovery from surgery was outstanding!!!!
Exceptional experience from the first visit. Extremely knowledgeable and gentle spirit. Very confident yet caring. Recovery from surgery was OUTSTANDING!!!
Dr. Ivan has been amazing! All my emails where replied by Dr. Ivan himself. He has an amazing staff as well. A+
Dr. Ivan is the best! He is very patient and nice as well as professional. I drive from Boca just to see him.
It has been a great experience. Dr. Ivan is very thorough in his approach to my illness. He has a wonderful team! They are just as great has himself. The operation was a success and I would recommend his service to other people with my health problem.
DR Ivan has been taking care of my mother who is 75 and diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. Before seeing DR Ivan, we consulted with multiple neurosurgeons, including the Mayo Clinic, but in the end, she deteriorated rapidly had we ended up at UM Emergency Room with DR Ivan who had not seen her. From the moment we met him, we were impressed with not only his medical knowledge, but also his demeanor. She did excellently with his surgery and he took excellent care from here thereafter. Thanks!
For me it was the best experience ever! Thank God I fell in his hands!
Dr. Ivan Is very inspirational doctor! And when it comes to patient care, I feel really safe with Dr. Ivan!
Wonderful! A lifesaver! My pain is gone!
Great bedside manner - took a lot of time and explained everything clearing. I never felt rushed. My family felt everyone treated them very well. One of the BEST medical experiences I have every had. Would recommend Dr. Ivan and staff to anyone. Thank you so much!
Not only did Dr. Ivan perform a very complex surgery successfully, he regularly communicated with us and answered all questions that we had.
