Mark Mikhael, MD

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PUBLICATIONS:

• Divi, S., Mikhael, M.M. Use of allogenic mesenchymal cellular bone matrix in anterior and posterior cervical spinal fusion: a case series of 21 patients. Asian Spine J. 2017 Jun;11(3): 454-462.
• Gjolaj, J.P., Carrino, J.A., Mikhael, M.M., Bederman, S.S., Sciubba, D.M., Khanna, A.J. Contemporary Radiation Reduction Strategies for Spine Surgery and Interventional Spine Procedures. SpineLine. 2016 July/August;12-14.
• Reddy, D., Mikhael, M.M., Shapiro, G.S., Farrell, T. Extensive Deep Venous Thrombosis from Anterior Lumbar Spine Surgery in a Patient with Iliac Vein Compression Syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review. Global Spine J. 2015 Aug;5(4):e22-7.
• Eleswarapu, A., Salib, C.G., Mikhael, M.M. Radiographic Lucency around Pedicle Screws with Cobalt Chromium Rod Constructs in the Setting of Lumbar Fusion. MOJ Orthop Rheumatol. April 2015; 2(4).
• Eleswarapu, A., Mikhael, M.M., Koh, JL. Number of Recent Inpatient Admissions as a Risk Factor for Increased Complications, length-of-stay, and Cost in Patients Undergoing Posterior Lumbar Fusion. Spine. Dec 2014; 39(26):2148-56.
• Mikhael, M.M., Chioffe, M.A., Shapiro, G.S. Calcium Pyrophosphate Dihydrate Deposition Disease (CPPD)/ Pseudogout of the Lumbar Spine mimicking Osteomyelitis-Discitis with Epidural Phlegmon. American Journal of Orthopedics, August 2013; E64-E67.

PRESENTATIONS: 

• Mikhael, M.M. Current Strategies for Decreasing Radiation Exposure During Spine Surgery and Interventional Procedures: The Role of Image Guidance in Reduction of Radiation Exposure. North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting. October 26, 2017.
• Mikhael, M.M. Move Back…Spinal Emergencies and Spinal Stenosis. Annual Advanced Practitioner and Physician (APP) Bootcamp. April 30, 2017.
• Mikhael, M.M. Imaging and Ancillary Testing in Patients with Neck and Shoulder Girdle Pathology. North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting. October 28, 2016.
• Mikhael, M.M. Update on Current Strategies for Decreasing Radiation Exposure During Spine Surgery and Interventional Procedures; Free-hand Technique in Spine Surgery: Radiation Reduction at its Best. North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting. October 27, 2016.
• Mikhael, M.M. Spinal Imaging Pearls for Staying out of Trouble and Detecting Problems When They Occur: Post-operative Evaluation. North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting. October 27, 2016.
• Mikhael, M.M. Complex Cervical Spine Surgery: Anterior Cervical Corpectomy. Medical Education and Research Center of Illinois (MERCI-Platinum), Park Ridge, IL. June 3-4, 2016. Sponsor – DePuy Synthes Institute for Advancing Education and Research.
• Mikhael, M.M. Current Strategies for Decreasing Radiation Exposure During Spine Surgery and Interventional Procedures; Free-hand Technique in Spine Surgery: Radiation Reduction at its Best. North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting. October 15, 2015.
• Mikhael, M.M. MRI of Complications and Failures of Spine Surgery: MRI Evaluation of Postoperative Infection. North American Spine Society (NASS) Annual Meeting. October 15, 2015.
• Mikhael, M.M. Complex Spine Imaging II. The Art and Science of the Physical Examination. NASS Spine Education and Research Center, Burr Ridge, IL. June 27, 2015.
• Eleswarapu, A., Mikhael, M.M., Koh, JL. Number of Recent Inpatient Admissions as a Risk Factor for Increased Complications, length-of-stay, and Cost in Patients Undergoing Anterior Lumbar Fusion. Mid-America Orthopaedic Association Annual Meeting. Poster Presentation. April 22-26, 2015.
• Mikhael, M.M. An Update on Cervical Laminoplasty: Comparative Studies and Technique. University of Chicago Orthopaedic Surgery Grand Rounds. Pritzker School of Medicine. Chicago, Illinois. April 15, 2015.
• Eleswarapu, A., Mikhael, M.M., Koh, JL. Number of Recent Inpatient Admissions as a Risk Factor for Increased Complications, length-of-stay, and Cost in Patients Following Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion. OneAO: Common Problems and Common Solutions Across Disciplines Meeting. AO North America. Paper Presentation. Feb 6, 2015.
• Eleswarapu, A., Mikhael, M.M., Koh, JL. Prior Admissions are the Most Important Independent Predictor of Risk in Posterior Lumbar Fusion. 2015 American Academy of Orthopedic Surgery (AAOS) Annual Meeting. Paper Presentation. March 25, 2015.

• Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2005
• James Scholar Program for Independent Study, College of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, 2005
• Graduated with Highest Distinction, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2001
• Phi Beta Kappa National Honor Society, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2001
• Michigan Class Honors, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2001
• Michigan Angell Scholar Award, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 2001

• North American Spine Society (NASS), Evidence-Based Guidelines Committee (2013 – Present)
• Clinical Instructor, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) (2010 – 2011)
• Clinical Assistant Professor, Pritzker School of Medicine, University of Chicago
• North American Spine Society (NASS), Section on Radiology Committee Member