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Neurosurgeon, Michigan Head & Spine Institute
Richard D. Fessler, M.D.Chief of Surgery, St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Director and Originator of the Michigan Stroke Network
Dr. Fessler attended medical school at the University of Michigan and was trained in neurological surgery at Wayne State University. He obtained additional specialty training in cerebrovascular surgery in Japan and completed a two year fellowship in neuroendovascular surgery. He is an author of numerous book chapters and publications.
Dr. Fessler is also the Director and Originator of the Michigan Stroke Network.
Specialties
Complex vascular abnormalities of the brain, neck, and spinal cord
Stroke care and treatment
Endovascular surgery
Cerebrovascular surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
General Neurosurgery
Prior Appointment
Neurosurgery, Grace Hospital, Detroit Medical Center
Vice Chief Neurosurgery, Beaumont Hospitals
Co-Director of Beaumont Hospitals Stroke Program
Associate …Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery,
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Education
M.D.: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fellowship: Cerebrovascular surgery, Nagoya School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
Fellowship: Neuroendovascular surgery, State University of New York, at Buffalo, New York
Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery
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Read More Read less Richard D. Fessler, M.D.Chief of Surgery, St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Director and Originator of the Michigan Stroke Network
Dr. Fessler attended medical school at the University of Michigan and was trained in neurological surgery at Wayne State University. He obtained additional specialty training in cerebrovascular surgery in Japan and completed a two year fellowship in neuroendovascular surgery. He is an author of numerous book chapters and publications.
Dr. Fessler is also the Director and Originator of the Michigan Stroke Network.
Specialties
Complex vascular abnormalities of the brain, neck, and spinal cord
Stroke care and treatment
Endovascular surgery
Cerebrovascular surgery
Minimally invasive surgery
General Neurosurgery
Prior Appointment
Neurosurgery, Grace Hospital, Detroit Medical Center
Vice Chief Neurosurgery, Beaumont Hospitals
Co-Director of Beaumont Hospitals Stroke Program
Associate …Professor, Department of Neurological Surgery,
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Education
M.D.: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
Fellowship: Cerebrovascular surgery, Nagoya School of Medicine, Nagoya, Japan
Fellowship: Neuroendovascular surgery, State University of New York, at Buffalo, New York
Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery
- See more at: https://www2.mhsi.us/doctors/fessler/#sthash.xJ6RTxnc.dpuf
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 39 years of experience
- 56 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English, Arabic
- Wayne State University
- 2 specialties
- 22 areas of expertise
- 10 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Donald Fessler has 10 locationsMichigan Head And Spine Institute
29275 Northwestern Hwy Ste 100Southfield, MI 48034 Tel: (248) 784-3667
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Donald Fessler
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Donald Fessler has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Donald Fessler has the following 22 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
39 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Michigan, 2028, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Wayne State University
Medical School
University Of Michigan Medical SchoolGraduated in 1987
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