
Overview
Dr. Nasser Yaghi is Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurosurgical Oncology at University of Michigan Health-Sparrow in Lansing. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University and Doctor of Medicine degree from Baylor College of Medicine. He completed Neurosurgery residency at Oregon Health and Science University and went on to complete fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology under the mentorship of Dr. Nader Sanai at the Barrow Neurological Institute. Dr. Yaghi’s clinical interests include resection of benign and malignant brain tumor, with special interest in eloquent cortex brain tumors requiring intraoperative language and motor mapping. He has a strong research interest in glioma immunotherapy and has previously worked in the laboratories of Dr. Amy Heimberger at MD Anderson Cancer Center with an HHMI grant and Dr. Mark Gilbert at the National Institutes of Health. He has most recently developed skills in early phase clinical trials for drug development at the Ivy Brain Tumor Center. When not at work Dr. Yaghi loves to spend his time exploring hiking trails, trail running, long distance biking, mountain biking, fly fishing, and snowboarding. His family owns and operates a pizzeria business in Texas called Yaghi’s Pizzeria in which all family members have worked, and recently his family has entered the cattle business with a cattle ranch in Western Colorado.
Dr. Yaghi is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Herniation, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, and Hydrocephalus.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 26 peer reviewed articles.
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Hugh Garton is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Dr. Garton is highly rated in 72 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 1, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Garton is board certified in Neurological Surgery.
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Aditya S. Pandey, M.D. achieved his Bachelors of Science in Biological and Engineering Sciences from the Washington University in St. Louis and Doctorate of Medicine from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. He then gained training in neurological surgery with sub-specialty training in microsurgical and endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disorders under the guidance of Dr. Robert Rosenwasser at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Pandey specializes in treating individuals who have blood vessel related diseases of the brain and spinal cord (e.g., aneurysms, AVM, stroke, fistulas, cavernomas, bleeding within the brain, etc.) as well as practicing general neurosurgery (spinal disorders, brain tumors, and traumatic brain injury). Dr. Pandey is able to perform the latest techniques to treat stroke utilizing suction-stent thrombectomy techniques as well as treating the most complex of aneurysms utilizing flow diversion technology. He is one of two neurosurgeons in the Ann Arbor region who are trained to perform both open surgeries and endovascular procedures when treating patients with brain blood vessel related diseases. Dr. Pandey is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Arteriovenous Malformation, Brain Aneurysm, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Pandey is board certified in Neurological Surgery.
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Karin Muraszko, M.D., grew up in New Jersey and received her undergraduate degree from Yale University. She then continued to Columbia University in New York where she received her medical degree and completed her residency training in Neurological Surgery and completed fellowships in pediatric neurosurgery.Following her training at Columbia, Dr. Muraszko was a researcher at the National Institutes for Health for two years before joining the team at the University of Michigan. From 2005 to 2022, Dr. Muraszko served as the head the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Michigan. She was the first woman to chair an academic neurosurgery department in the United States.Dr. Muraszko specializes in pediatric neurosurgery. She is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) along with several pediatric professional associations. Her research interests include Immunotoxin therapy for brain tumors, the biology of brain tumors, Chiari malformations, craniofacial anomalies, congenital anomalies of the brain and spine and hydrocephalus.Dr. Muraszko lives in Ann Arbor with her husband and two children. Dr. Muraszko is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chiari Malformation, Chiari Malformation Type 2, Tethered Cord Syndrome, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Bone Graft. Dr. Muraszko is board certified in Neurological Surgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nasser K. Yaghi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nasser K. Yaghi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nasser K. Yaghi by calling their office at 734-936-7010. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nasser K. Yaghi a top-rated expert for Brain Herniation?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nasser K. Yaghi is classified as an Advanced expert for Brain Herniation, 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. Nasser K. Yaghi specialize in?
While Dr. Nasser K. Yaghi is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Herniation, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), and Brain Stem Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Nasser K. Yaghi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nasser K. Yaghi has published 26 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Herniation. You can view a list of Dr. Nasser K. Yaghi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nasser K. Yaghi accept my insurance?
Dr. Nasser K. Yaghi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-7010 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Brain HerniationDr. Yaghi isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
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- ApoplexyDr. Yaghi isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Yaghi isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Bone TumorDr. Yaghi isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain AbscessDr. Yaghi isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Yaghi isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.


