Michael Dirks, MD

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A Specialist in Neurosurgery

Michael Dirks, MD, is a board-certified specialist in neurosurgery.

He treats complex brain tumors, pituitary tumors and complex spine tumors.

Dr. Dirks is a retired United States Army Colonel with 31 years of military service, including multiple combat deployments at field hospitals and with Special Operations Surgical Teams.

Speaks: English

Specialties

(605) 312-8500

Background Information

Education & Training History

Fellowship:
Neurosurgical Oncology: MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Residency:
Neurosurgery: National Capital Consortium/Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD
Medical School:
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences School of Medicine, Bethesda , MD

Board Certifications:
American Board of Neurological Surgery

Experience & Research

Professional membership:

  • Fellow of the American Board of Neurological Surgeons

Research experience:

  • Operational military neurosurgery
  • Neurofibromatosis type 2

Idea of Care

I commonly meet patients during a challenging time in their lives. Neurosurgery is a high-stakes specialty with patients often facing life-altering consequences such as paralysis, blindness and loss of speech or understanding of speech.

I aim to apply my unique skillset to ease suffering and restore function. My guiding principle when interacting with patients is to treat them how I would want my own family members to be treated.

Personal Interests

Dr. Dirks’ interests include hiking, weightlifting and jiu jitsu.

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