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Dr. Michael McDermott, MD

Neurosurgery*
5.0 (58)
Map Pin Small Miami, FL
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
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Overview of Dr. Michael McDermott, MD

Dr. Michael McDermott, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in Miami, FL. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 42 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine|University Of Toronto School Of Medicine and is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami. Dr. McDermott, completed a residency at University of British Columbia Hospital Neurological Surgery. Patients rated Dr. McDermott an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. McDermott works at Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care | Kendall (Suite 407W) in Miami, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Cerebral Edema along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. McDermott's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care | Kendall (Suite 407W)
    8950 N Kendall Dr Ste 407, Miami, FL 33176 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (786) 568-7491
  2. 2
    Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute
    8900 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (786) 568-7491

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Brain Surgery
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Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
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Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Epilepsy
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Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
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Medulloblastoma
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Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
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Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Schwannoma
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Spine Deformities
Spondylolisthesis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Craniectomy
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
Craniotomy
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Neuroplasty
Reconstruction for Craniosynos
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
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    About Dr. Michael McDermott, MD

    Specialties*
    • Neurosurgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 42 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1972695195
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Ucsf Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • University of British Columbia Hospital Neurological Surgery
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University Of Toronto Faculty Of Medicine|University Of Toronto School Of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Baptist Hospital Of Miami

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    Dr. Michael McDermott, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. McDermott is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. McDermott has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. McDermott works at Baptist Health Brain & Spine Care | Kendall (Suite 407W) in Miami, FL. View the full address on Dr. McDermott’s profile.

    Dr. McDermott has seen patients for Cerebral Edema, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. McDermott on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    58 patients have reviewed Dr. McDermott. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. McDermott.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. McDermott, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. McDermott appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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