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Overview of Dr. Michael Link, MD
Dr. Michael Link, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Rochester, MN. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 34 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and is affiliated with Mayo Clinic - Rochester. Dr. Link, completed a residency at Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Clin. Patients rated Dr. Link an average 4.9 star rating.
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MN - Neuro Surgery200 1st St SW, Rochester, MN 55905 Directions (507) 923-2592
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Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
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Hydrocephalus
Hypothalamus Cancer
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Meningiomas
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurofibromatosis Type Two
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Oral Cancer
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
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Salivary Gland Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Spinal Cord Injury
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Subdural Hemorrhage
Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
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Tonsil Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Back Pain
Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Craniectomy
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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
Nerve Ablation
Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Brain Surgery
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Brain Surgery
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Destruction of Brain Tumor
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Benign Neoplasm of Brain
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Chiari Malformation Type 1
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Hypothalamus Cancer
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Meningiomas
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Neurofibromatosis Type Two
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Pituitary Gland Cancer
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Pituitary Tumor
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
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Traumatic Brain Injury
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Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
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Stereotactic Radiosurgery
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Back Pain
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Bone Cancer
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Brain Disorders
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Brain Injury
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Broken Neck
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Cerebrovascular Disease
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Chordoma
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Communicating Hydrocephalus
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Cranial Trauma
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Craniopharyngioma
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Degenerative Disc Disease
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Epilepsy
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Herniated Disc
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
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Intracerebral Hemorrhage
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Low Back Pain
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Malignant Bone Cancer of the Skull, Face, and Jaw
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Myelopathy
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Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
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Obstructive Hydrocephalus
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Oral Cancer
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
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Osteosarcoma
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Salivary Gland Cancer
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Spinal Cord Tumor
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Spinal Stenosis
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Subdural Hemorrhage
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Thoracic Spinal Cord Injury
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Thoracic Spine Fracture
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Thoracic Stenosis
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Tonsil Cancer
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Traumatic Cerebral Edema
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Upper Back Pain
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Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) or Excision of Infected Graft
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Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
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Craniectomy
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Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
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Craniotomy
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Excision of Facial Bone
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Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
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Nerve Ablation
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Nerve Destruction by Neurolytic Agent
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Spinal Fusion
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Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Humana
- MultiPlan
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Ratings & Reviews
4.9
Average provider rating
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About Dr. Michael Link, MD
Specialties*
- Neurosurgery
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Specialties*
Years of Experience
- 34 years of experience
Years of Experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
Languages Spoken
Gender
- Male
Gender
NPI Number
- 1134107873
NPI Number
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.
Education & Certifications
Fellowship
- University Cincinnati/Mayfield Clin
Fellowship
Residency
- Mayo Grad School Med/Mayo Clin
Residency
Internship
- Mayo Grad School Med
Internship
Medical Education
- Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Hospital Affiliations
- Mayo Clinic - Rochester
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dr. Link has seen patients for Cranial Nerve Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Link on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.
17 patients have reviewed Dr. Link. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Link.
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