Summary

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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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 locations

Michigan Head And Spine Institute

29275 Northwestern Hwy Ste 100Southfield, MI 48034
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

Surgeons Choice Medical Center

22401 Foster Winter DrSouthfield, MI 48075

Straith Hospital

23901 Lahser RdSouthfield, MI 48033

Detroit Receiving Hospital

4201 Saint Antoine StDetroit, MI 48201

Dmc Sinai Grace Hospital

6071 W Outer DrDetroit, MI 48235

Henry Ford Providence Novi Hospital

47601 Grand River AveNovi, MI 48374

Corewell Health Dearborn Hospital

18101 Oakwood BlvdDearborn, MI 48124

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Southfield , MIWESLEY CHAPEL , FLSaint Joseph , MIRoyal Oak , MI
Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: A T Still University Kirksville College Of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: Wayne State University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Donald Fessler

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - HMO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CareSource
  • CareSource - Medicaid
  • CareSource - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Alliance - Medicare
  • Health Alliance - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Longevity Health Plan
  • McLaren Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optum Health
  • Priority Health
  • Priority Health - HMO
  • Priority Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Priority Health - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Wellcare - Medicare
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Donald Fessler has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Donald Fessler has the following 22 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Brain Injuries
  • Brain Ischemia
  • Brain Surgery
  • Brain Tumor
  • Carotid Artery Diseases (CAD)
  • Carotid Stenosis
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders
  • Craniotomy
  • Glioblastoma
  • Intracerebral Hemorrhage (Bleeding In The Brain)
  • Laminectomy
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Muscle Spasticity
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Spinal Cord Diseases
  • Spinal Cord Injuries
  • Spinal Disorders
  • Spinal Injuries
  • Stroke
  • Vascular & Interventional Radiology
  • Vertebroplasty (Kyphoplasty)

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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