3.9
11 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Michelle J. Clarke, M.D., is a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic's Rochester, Minnesota campus, specializing in complex spine surgery and spinal oncology. Dr. Clarke's clinical practice treats spine tumors, including: primary and metastatic tumors, spinal cord tumors, spinal vascular lesions, and associated complex reconstruction. She is also an expert in degenerative spine disease, including spinal stenosis, degenerative scoliosis, and other degenerative conditions. She performs brain tumor surgery, Chiari malformation surgery, spinal fusion, and spine tumor surgery.
Dr. Clarke works closely with her patients and promotes each patient's understanding of his or her disease and determining the best course of action, including directing him or her to appropriate nonsurgical management.
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Clarke is an internationally recognized researcher and is deeply involved in education. She is also a member of the bioethics faculty at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic in …Rochester, Minnesota, ranks among the Best Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings.
Read More Read less Dr. Clarke works closely with her patients and promotes each patient's understanding of his or her disease and determining the best course of action, including directing him or her to appropriate nonsurgical management.
In addition to her clinical activities, Dr. Clarke is an internationally recognized researcher and is deeply involved in education. She is also a member of the bioethics faculty at Mayo Clinic. Mayo Clinic in …Rochester, Minnesota, ranks among the Best Hospitals for Neurology and Neurosurgery in the U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” rankings.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 24 years of experience
- speaks English
- Clinician-Investigator Training Program Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 4 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Female
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Michelle J. Clarke
Medical Specialties
Michelle J. Clarke has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Michelle J. Clarke has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
24 Years Experience
Michelle J. Clarke holds an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Minnesota that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at Clinician-Investigator Training Program Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in 2008 and Mayo Clinic in 2008.
Residency
Completed their residency at Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine in 2009.
Medical School
Graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2002.
NPI Number
Michelle J. Clarke's NPI number is 1437136355.
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- Michelle Clarke is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital Methodist Campus and Mayo Clinic Hospital Saint Marys Campus.
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- Michelle Clarke's office is located at 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN, 55905.
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