Overview
Timothy J. Yee, MD, is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the treatment of adult spinal deformity and complex spinal disorders. He is Co-Director of the Adult Spinal Deformity Program at Michigan Medicine and is Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Michigan Medical School.Dr. Yee graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Biological Sciences and Spanish Literature. He then attended the University of Michigan Medical School, where he was awarded the Charles and Phyllis Lowe Merit Scholarship and graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors, Academic Distinction, and Distinction in Research. He completed a seven-year neurosurgical residency at the University of Michigan, serving as chief resident in his final year and receiving the Academic Excellence Award and the Max Peet Resident Teaching Award. He then pursued a yearlong fellowship in complex spinal reconstruction and minimally invasive spinal surgery at the University of California-San Francisco before being recruited back to Ann Arbor as faculty.Dr. Yee has expertise in both minimally invasive and open techniques, and he has undergone extensive training in the use of robotics and computer-assisted navigation for spinal reconstruction. He treats patients with scoliosis, kyphosis, flat-back syndrome, and chin-on-chest deformity. He also has expertise in revision surgery and the treatment of degenerative disorders such as spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and spondylolisthesis.His research focuses on clinical and radiographic outcomes following spinal deformity surgery, functional outcomes after lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery, and development of protocols to optimize postoperative recovery. His extensive publications have been featured in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgical Focus. He has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences, and he has been the recipient of the Donald O. Quest Award from the AANS, the Stewart B. Dunsker Award from the AANS, and the Kuntz Scholar Award from the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves.
Dr. Yee is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 61 peer reviewed articles.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr, Floor 2 Reception G, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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Dr. Yee has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Dr. Jason Heth attended The University of Iowa where he received his medical degree and also completed his residency in Neurosurgery. Dr. Heth then completed additional training in Skull Base Neurosurgery, completing a fellowship at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. After completing his fellowship, he joined the faculty of the University of Michigan. Dr. Heth specializes in brain tumor treatment, including surgical removal, radiosurgery, and basic research. His primary areas of interest focus on gliomas, glioblastoma, brain metastasis, and meningiomas. He is also involved in medical student education and quality improvement programs at the University of Michigan. Dr. Heth is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Awake Craniotomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Heth is board certified in Neurological Surgery.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Timothy J. Yee
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Timothy J. Yee?
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Is Dr. Timothy J. Yee a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Timothy J. Yee is classified as an Elite expert for Spondylolisthesis, 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. Timothy J. Yee specialize in?
While Dr. Timothy J. Yee is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Spondylosis, and Spinal Fusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Timothy J. Yee participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Timothy J. Yee has published 61 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. Timothy J. Yee's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Timothy J. Yee accept my insurance?
Dr. Timothy J. Yee accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-909-4449 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Yee isElite. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Distinguished
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Yee isDistinguished. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Advanced
- LaminectomyDr. Yee isAdvanced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- OsteotomyDr. Yee isAdvanced. Learn about Osteotomy.
- Spinal FusionDr. Yee isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Yee isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Experienced
- Bone TumorDr. Yee isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain AbscessDr. Yee isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Caudal Regression SyndromeDr. Yee isExperienced. Learn about Caudal Regression Syndrome.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Yee isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Yee isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Epidural AbscessDr. Yee isExperienced. Learn about Epidural Abscess.