Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Michael D. Sather

Neurosurgery
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr, 
Hershey, PA 
Expertise in
4
conditions
The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr, 
Hershey, PA 

Overview

Michael Sather is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Hershey, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Sather is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Epilepsy, Chronic Pain, Awake Craniotomy, and Microdiscectomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in PA

Hospital Affiliations

Penn State Health Lancaster Medical Center
Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Capital Blue Cross
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CareFirst
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  • POS
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Cigna
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  • HMO
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Gateway Health Plan
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Geisinger
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  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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PA Health and Wellness
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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UPMC
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  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

3 Clinical Trials

Vagus Nerve Stimulation Using the SetPoint System for Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis: The RESET-RA Study
Vagus Nerve Stimulation Using the SetPoint System for Moderate to Severe Rheumatoid Arthritis: The RESET-RA Study
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 14, 2026
Intervention Type: Procedure, Device, Drug
Study Drug: Conventional Synthetic DMARD
Study Phase: Phase 3
Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Blinded Pivotal Study In Subjects Undergoing A Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) At One Or Two Levels Using Infuse™ Bone Graft With an Intervertebral Body Fusion Device and Posterior Supplemental Fixation For The Treatment Of Symptomatic Degenerative Disease Of The Lumbosacral Spine
Prospective, Randomized, Controlled, Blinded Pivotal Study In Subjects Undergoing A Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF) At One Or Two Levels Using Infuse™ Bone Graft With an Intervertebral Body Fusion Device and Posterior Supplemental Fixation For The Treatment Of Symptomatic Degenerative Disease Of The Lumbosacral Spine
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: February 04, 2026
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
A Multi-Center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Safety and Effectiveness of Prodisc® C SK and Prodisc® C Vivo to Mobi-C® Cervical Disc in the Treatment of Two-Level Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease (SCDD)
A Multi-Center, Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial Comparing the Safety and Effectiveness of Prodisc® C SK and Prodisc® C Vivo to Mobi-C® Cervical Disc in the Treatment of Two-Level Symptomatic Cervical Disc Disease (SCDD)
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 30, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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17 Total Publications

sEEG-guided responsive neurostimulation to treat neocortical epilepsy: A multicenter retrospective study of the efficacy and safety of depth electrode-mediated neuromodulation.
sEEG-guided responsive neurostimulation to treat neocortical epilepsy: A multicenter retrospective study of the efficacy and safety of depth electrode-mediated neuromodulation.
Journal: Epilepsia open
Published: May 21, 2025
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Is Dr. Michael D. Sather a top-rated expert for Seizures?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael D. Sather is classified as an Advanced expert for Seizures, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Michael D. Sather specialize in?

While Dr. Michael D. Sather is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Epilepsy, and Chronic Pain. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Michael D. Sather participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Michael D. Sather has published 17 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Michael D. Sather's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Michael D. Sather accept my insurance?

Dr. Michael D. Sather accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 717-531-3828 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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