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Dr. Michael Walsh, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 51
Dr. Michael Walsh, MD
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Dr. Michael Walsh, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Lake Forest, IL.
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Dr. Michael Walsh, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 51
Lake Forest, IL
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Walsh, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Lake Forest, IL.

About

Dr. Walsh graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2001 and completed a residency at Ohio State University Hospital|University Of Vermont Medical Center. Dr. Michael Walsh, MD is a Neurosurgeon in Lake Forest, IL and has 24 years experience. Dr. Walsh currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital. At present, Dr. Walsh received an average rating of 2.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Walsh's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Walsh also speaks Dutch. Dr. Walsh is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Herniated Disc Surgery
Laminoforaminotomy
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Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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2.0
Based on 9 Reviews
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Aug 25, 2020
Excellent doctor very knowledgeable and great bedside manner!!
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Dutch
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Neurological Skull Base Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Ohio State University Hospital|University Of Vermont Medical Center
    2003
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Utah
    2009
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Walsh, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Walsh's profile.

Dr. Michael Walsh, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital

    1000 N Westmoreland Rd, Lake Forest, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital

    10400 Haligus Rd, Huntley, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

    4201 W Medical Center Dr, McHenry, IL

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL

  • Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital

    300 Randall Rd, Geneva, IL