Michael Avery
- Associate Professor, Neurosurgery - (Clinical Scholar Track)
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Biography
Dr. Avery is an Assistant Professor at the University of Arizona who specializes in both vascular neurosurgery and tumors of the brain, pituitary gland, and skull base. His philosophy is to treat these conditions using state-of-the-art minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. Surgery is often performed through “keyhole” approaches that result in significantly smaller incisions. Dr. Avery also uses endoscopes to treat a variety of skull base conditions through the nasal cavity, thereby avoiding an incision altogether. For neurovascular conditions, such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), Dr. Avery often utilizes minimally invasive endovascular techniques, which again avoids the need for an incision. In addition to improved cosmetic outcomes, these approaches can reduce the length of hospital stays and overall recovery times.Degrees
- M.S. Neuroscience
- University of Calgary
- M.D. Doctor of Medicine
- University of Western Ontario, Ontario, Canada
- B.S. Mathematics
- University of Calgary
- B.S. Zoology
- University of Calgary, Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Work Experience
- Department of Neurosurgery, University of Arizona (2021 - Ongoing)
- Pacific Neuroscience Institute & Saint John’s Health Center, Providence Health and Services (2020 - 2021)
- Thomas Jefferson University (2019 - 2020)
- University of Calgary (2012 - 2019)
Awards
- COM-T AMES Excellence in Clinical Science Teaching of Medical Students, Residents or Fellows Award
- University of Arizona, Fall 2025 (Award Nominee)
- Faculty Educator of the Year
- University of Arizona, Summer 2025
- University of Arizona, Summer 2024
- University of Arizona, Summer 2023
Licensure & Certification
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Neurosurgery Subspecialty Exam (2019)
- United States Medical Licensing Examination (2013)
- Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (2014)
Interests
Teaching
Anatomical/cadaveric teaching, clinical teaching with an emphasis on vascular/endovascular and skull base pathologies
Research
Stroke and aneurysm treatment outcomes;Optimizing peri-operative outcomes for skull base tumor surgery;Improving endoscopic techniques
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