MHSI would like to welcome Dr. Leila Ettefagh to our team!

Dr. Leila Ettefagh specializes in Interventional Spine & Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and Electrodiagnosis.

Click here to learn more about Dr. Ettefagh and her specialties. 

If you or a loved one is seeking treatment for neurosurgery, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Ettefagh or any of our MHSI experts, visit www.mhsi.com/appointments or call 248-784-3667.

(photo courtesy of Henry Ford Health system)

Michigan Head and Spine Institute is proud to share the recent news of fellow Neurosurgeon Dr. Mark Goldberger, for saving the life of a 19-year-old Eddie Constantineau of Sterling Heights. Eddie suffered a stroke and brain hemorrhage caused by a ruptured arteriovenous malformation (AVM) in his brain. What started as a routine day of lifting weights led to a potentially catastrophic visit to the emergency room.

Upon reaching Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, Dr. Goldberger intervened quickly to remove the AVM and stop the hemorrhage in Eddie’s brain. Following successful surgery, Eddie remained at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital for the next month to complete his miraculous recovery. Follow up surgery was also performed by Dr. Goldberger after Eddie completed rehabilitation. The patient was also referred to Dr. Pradeep Setty for a Gamma Knife procedure to prevent any recurrence.

Congratulations, Dr. Goldberger!

Click here to read the full story on Henry Ford Health’s website:
https://www.henryford.com/services/stroke/stories/strength-in-support
 

If you or a loved one is seeking treatment for stroke or AVM, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Goldberger or any of our MHSI experts, visit www.mhsi.com/appointments or call 248-784-3667.

MHSI would like to welcome Dr. Pradeep Setty. Great to have you back on our team!

Dr. Pradeep Setty specializes in minimally invasive neurosurgery and tubular spine surgery, utilizing endoscopic and percutaneous approaches to treat brain, spine and skull base disorders.

Click here to learn more about Dr. Setty and his specialties. 

If you or a loved one is seeking treatment for neurosurgery, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Setty or any of our MHSI experts, visit www.mhsi.com/appointments or call 248-784-3667.

We would like to formally announce the retirement of Dr. Fernando Diaz.

For almost 50 years, Dr. Diaz was a southeastern Michigan-based neurosurgeon and a shareholder of Michigan Head and Spine Institute, but an admiring review of his history shows just how much more he has accomplished over the course of his illustrious career. In addition to his medical training earning him the title of neurosurgeon, Dr. Diaz also received a Master’s of Arts degree, a Doctorate in the Philosophy of Neurosurgery, a Master’s of Science Administration degree, was accredited as a Certified Physician Executive, and rounded out his education with a Juris Doctorate law degree. An educational trajectory of this magnitude only solidified Dr. Diaz’s commitment to continuing education, both of himself, but also that of his colleagues and trainees lucky enough to learn from him. On top of his service to the medical community, Dr. Diaz also served as a flight surgeon in the United States Air Force.

As a career neurosurgeon, Dr. Diaz engrained his focus in the advancement of neurosurgery and all it encompassed proven through his countless scientific activities, nationally and internationally-funded grant research, and a professional longevity in training residents and fellows in the varying techniques and developments in the field of neurosurgery and neuroscience.

Dr. Diaz served as Chair of Neurosurgery at Wayne State University for years, overseeing the training of dozens of residents and fellows. Additionally, he served as Chief Medical Officer at the Detroit Medical Center before becoming Chair of Neurosurgery at the former William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak. He was also the inaugural Chair of Neurosurgery at Oakland University School of Medicine. Nationally, he was Chair of the Council of State Neurosurgical Societies and, in that role, established the national NERVES organization for Neurosurgery administrators.

In his most recent years, Dr. Diaz was the founding brainchild behind the Neuroscience Center on the Royal Oak campus of Corewell Health, the culmination of several years of building a Neuroscience service from the ground up. During his leadership, the Neuroscience program earned national accolades and ranked in the top 50 programs in the country for seven consecutive years and the top program in the state of Michigan in 2023 and 2024 further marking just how impactful a leader and scientist he is.

Dr. Diaz pioneered numerous programs that advanced neuroscience in metro Detroit and across the nation. But more importantly, he shared his knowledge and mission with all those he encountered that will help patients for years to come, solidifying his legacy as a true innovator.

The MHSI family has become what we are due in large part to Dr. Diaz’s influence and guidance, and we will forever be grateful for the impact he had on our company, our future, and our colleagues.

Michigan Head & Spine Institute is proud to share the latest news that Dr. Holly Gilmer has been appointed Division Chief, Pediatric Neurosurgery at Ascension St. John Hospital.

We wish to extend our congratulations to her on such a prestigious accomplishment!

If you or a loved one is seeking treatment for neurosurgery, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gilmer or any of our MHSI experts, visit www.mhsi.com/appointments or call 248-784-3667.

MHSI is proud to share the exciting news that Dr. Ratnesh Mehra has received the designation of FACOS; Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. Dr. Mehra has demonstrated a commitment to the practice of surgery, surgical teaching, authorship of professional papers and participation in local, state and national organizations.

The designation was conferred to Dr. Mehra during a ceremonial hooding in Chicago, IL amongst his mentors, peers, students, family and friends last weekend.

Congratulations, Dr. Mehra!!!

If you or a loved one is seeking treatment for neurosurgery, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Mehra or any of our MHSI experts, visit www.mhsi.com/appointments or call 248-784-3667.

Michigan Head & Spine Institute is proud to share the exciting news that Dr. Holly Gilmer has just been elected Chair of the Michigan Board of Medicine.

She was appointed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer to the Board of Medicine in 2020 and has now been elected as Chair by her colleagues on the Board.

We wish to extend our congratulations to her on such a prestigious accomplishment!

If you or a loved one is seeking treatment for neurosurgery, or to schedule an appointment with Dr. Gilmer or any of our MHSI experts, visit www.mhsi.com/appointments or call 248-784-3667.