Dr. Murali Guthikonda, MD, Detroit, MI

About Dr. Murali Guthikonda

Dr. Murali Guthikonda completed his medical education at Guntar Medical College In Guntar, India, and was a neurosurgical resident at the University of Vermont. He is a specialist in endoscopic, minimally invasive skull base and cerebrovascular surgery. Skull base surgery deals with the management of lesions located at the base of the skull, beneath the brain. Formerly inaccessible and inoperable lesions may now be managed through advanced neurosurgical and microsurgical techniques. Dr. Guthikonda has a special interest in the treatment of pituitary tumors and uses minimally invasive approaches to manage large and complex versions of this type of tumor. By using endoscopic techniques, Dr. Guthikonda can offer patients safer ways to remove these tumors. Dr. Guthikonda specializes in treating complex aneurysms and vascular malformations of the brain using advanced neurosurgical and microsurgical techniques. Dr. Guthikonda is the author of numerous articles and a frequent lecturer throughout the United States and India on topics related to skull base surgery. He served as Chairman of the Department of Neurosurgery at Wayne State University (2000 - 2015), and has been instrumental in recent growth in the department’s sub-specialty programs. He is actively involved with resident training and is currently the program director of the Neurosurgical Residency Program at Wayne State.

Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Craniotomy

Lower back pain

Neck pain and spine problems

Craniotomy

Lower back pain

Neck pain and spine problems

Office location

DMC Neurosurgery Clinic

4160 John R St, Ste 925, Detroit, MI 48201

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Education and background

Practice names

Detroit Medical Center

Board certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Education and training

Medical School - Guntur Medical College, Doctor of Medicine
University of Vermont, Residency in Neurological Surgery

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1780624239

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What practice does Dr. Murali Guthikonda work with?

Dr. Murali Guthikonda works with Detroit Medical Center.

Where is Dr. Murali Guthikonda's office located?

Dr. Murali Guthikonda's office is located at 4160 John R St, Detroit, MI 48201.

Which board certifications does Dr. Murali Guthikonda have?

Dr. Murali Guthikonda is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Murali Guthikonda?

Dr. Murali Guthikonda frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Headache, Migraine, Neurology Consultation, and Neurosurgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Murali Guthikonda on their profile.