Michael Avery, MD

Dr. Avery specializes in both vascular neurosurgery and tumors of the brain, pituitary gland and skull base. His philosophy is to treat these conditions using state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. Surgery is often performed through “keyhole” approaches that result in significantly smaller incisions. Dr. Avery also uses endoscopes to treat a variety of skull base conditions through the nasal cavity, thereby avoiding an incision altogether. For neurovascular conditions, such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), Dr. Avery often uses minimally invasive endovascular techniques, which avoids the need for an incision. In addition to improved cosmetic outcomes, these approaches can reduce the length of hospital stays and overall recovery times.

Fellowship

• St. John’s Health Center, Providence Health and Services, Pacific Neuroscience Institute, Santa Monica, California, Minimally Invasive Keyhole and Endonasal Skull Base Surgery
• Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Neurovascular Surgery and Endovascular Neurosurgery