Overview
Michael Opoku is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
His clinical expertise encompasses Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, Brain Stem Cancer, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1210 W 18th St Ste 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
901 4th St NW, Watertown, SD 57201
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Opoku
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Opoku?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Opoku by calling their office at 605-312-8500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Opoku a top-rated expert for Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Opoku is classified as an Experienced expert for Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), 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 Opoku specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Opoku is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Metastatic Brain Tumor, and Brain Stem Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Michael Opoku participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael Opoku has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET). You can view a list of Dr. Michael Opoku's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael Opoku accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Opoku accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Medica. We recommend calling the office directly at 605-312-8500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- AstrocytomaDr. Opoku isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Bone GraftDr. Opoku isExperienced. Learn about Bone Graft.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Opoku isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Opoku isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Opoku isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.