Led by Jon H. Robertson, M.D., our Skull Base Surgery Program is a growing part of the Methodist Healthcare Neuroscience Institute. Internationally known for his skills in this field, Dr. Robertson is professor and chair of the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and a member of Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Clinic. He has published extensively about skull base tumors and is considered one of the leading skull base surgeons in the country.

Joining him is L. Madison Michael II, M.D. Dr. Michael graduated from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine with high honors and completed his neurosurgical residency at the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Under the direction of Dr. Jon Robertson, he developed a significant interest in skull base neurosurgery. Following completion of his residency, he completed a twelve-month international fellowship in cranial base neurosurgery in Bristol, England, under the guidance of Professor Hugh Coakham and Mr. Richard Nelson. He is currently an active member of the University of Tennessee Department of Neurosurgery and the Semmes-Murphey Neurologic and Spine Clinic.

Other experts that contribute to our multi-disciplinary team include:

• Sandeep Samant, M.D. - Head and Neck Surgery
• Chris Fleming, M.D. - Neuro-Opthalmology
• David Cunningham, M.D. - Gamma Knife Radiosurgery