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Dr. Michael Puumala, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Dr. Michael Puumala, MD
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Dr. Michael Puumala, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD.
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Dr. Michael Puumala, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 61
Sioux Falls, SD
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Michael Puumala, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD.

About

Dr. Puumala graduated from Mayo Clinic. Dr. Michael Puumala, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Sioux Falls, SD and has 34 years experience. Dr. Puumala currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center. Dr. Puumala has experience treating conditions like Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Gland Cancer and Hypothalamus Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Puumala received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Puumala's office accepts new patients. Dr. Puumala is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Pituitary Tumor
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Hypothalamus Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Back Pain
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Cranial Trauma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
Hydrocephalus
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Meningiomas
Myelomalacia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Radiculopathy
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis
Spondylolisthesis
Subdural Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brain Surgery
Deep Brain Stimulation
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Neurostimulator Implantation
Acoustic Neuroma
Aneurysm
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Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Broken Neck
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chordoma
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Compressed Spinal Cord
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Craniopharyngioma
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Myelopathy
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteosarcoma
Pathological Spine Fracture
Polyneuropathy
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tarlov Cyst
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Upper Back Pain
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Facet Blocks
Herniated Disc Surgery
Neuroplasty
Neurostimulation
Pituitary Gland Tumor Resection
Spinal Cord Stimulation
Spinal Fusion
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial

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    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center
    1325 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 322-8000
  2. 2 Avera Rehabilitation Associates
    1301 S Cliff Ave Ste 610, Sioux Falls, SD 57105
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (605) 322-8860

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Puumala
3.6
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (10)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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Aug 21, 2017
Dr Puumala took the time to thoroughly review my scans, answer all our questions and genuinely appeared to care about my wellbeing. I've seen many doctors in the last two years and he is by far the best. I'd recommend him without reservation. I was so thankful for his help with putting all the pieces together. Just awesome.
Sioux Falls, SD — Aug 21, 2017
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Mayo Clinic
    1990
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Puumala, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Puumala's profile.

Dr. Puumala frequently treats the following conditions: Pituitary Tumor, Pituitary Gland Cancer and Hypothalamus Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Puumala, MD is affiliated with Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Puumala, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Avera McKennan Hospital and University Health Center

    1325 S Cliff Ave, Sioux Falls, SD