Michael S. Virk, M.D., Ph.D.

Doctor Overview

Dr. Michael S. Virk, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in spine surgery. His work includes minimally invasive and complex surgical treatment for a broad range of spinal conditions.

Specialty

Spine and Neurological Surgery

His clinical focus includes:

• Spine surgery
• Complex spine surgery
• Minimally invasive spine procedures
• Spinal deformity
• Spinal tumors
• Spinal trauma
• Spinal cord injury
• Degenerative spinal conditions
• Spinal endoscopy
• Computer-assisted surgical navigation

Education and Training

• M.D. – Oregon Health Sciences University College of Medicine
• Ph.D. – Oregon Health Sciences University College of Medicine
• Neurosurgical residency
• Postdoctoral fellowship at Rockefeller University
• Minimally Invasive and Complex Spine Fellowship – University of California, San Francisco

Approach to Patient Care

Dr. Virk describes an integrated, multidisciplinary approach in which surgery is considered one part of treatment. When surgery is appropriate, his profile notes the use of minimally invasive techniques, navigation, spinal endoscopy, and open surgical strategies.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Dr. Michael Virk specialize in?

He specializes in neurological and spine surgery, including minimally invasive and complex spine procedures.

What spinal conditions does he treat?

His profile includes deformity, tumors, trauma, spinal cord injuries, and degenerative spinal disorders.

What techniques does he use?

His documented expertise includes minimally invasive surgery, spinal endoscopy, computer-assisted navigation, and open surgical techniques.