Dr. LUCIA ZAMORANO, MD, FAANOS, FICS is a BOARD CERTIFIED BRAIN & SPINE SURGEON. Dr. Zamorano and her associates have developed revolutionary computer image guided neurosurgical techniques and instrumentation used on brain and spine surgeries in numerous national and international centers. Her practice philosophy involves optimization of surgeries by using less invasive approaches and cutting edge technologies.Lucia Zamorano, MD, FAANOS, FICS is a Clinical Professor of Neurological Surgery at Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine and President and CEO of Michigan Brain and Spine Surgery Center.Dr. Zamorano graduated with “maximal distinction” from Catholic University, School of Medicine, Santiago, Chile in January 1980. She was also granted the “1980 Chilean Medical Association Prize” awarded to the best medical student graduating in Chile. She continued her postgraduate studies with a Residency at the Department of Surgery and Division of Neurosurgery from Catholic University, School of Medicine (1980-1983). Dr Zamorano became the first female trained neurosurgeon in Chile. In 1983, the German Government awarded her a postgraduate fellowship through the “Deutsche Akademishe Austaushdienst” for postgraduate studies in the field of Neurosurgery. Dr Zamorano did her clinical fellowship at Klinikum Steglitz, Freie Universitat in Berlin and Albert-Ludwig Universitat of Freiburg, Germany. Her main areas of subspecialty during that time were Neurosurgical-Oncology, Epilepsy, Brachytherapy, Radiosurgery, Endoscopy and Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine Surgery. In 1983 Dr Zamorano was awarded her “Doctor in Medicine” Magna Cum Laude by the Freie University in Berlin, Germany.NEW SPINE SURGERY IN MICHIGANThe Michigan Brain and Spine Surgery Center is the first and only practice in Michigan offering the transforaminal endoscopic approach for discetomy and foraminotomy. This minimally invasive technique is an excellent option for patients with disc herniations and/or spinal stenosis.Our MissionOur mission is to provide the highest quality of neurosurgical care to each of our patients in a compassionate, efficient, effective and personalized manner.We would love to make a difference for you. Chat Now with us Today!
Dr. Lucia Josefina Zamorano, MD
- Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- Accepting new patients
- 45 years of experience
- Michigan Brain & Spine Surgery Center / Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation 5107 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085
- (248) 723-2477
Brief Intro
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Education Background
FELLOWSHIP
Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan, USA - 1987
Klinikum Steglitz, Freie Universitat in Berlin and Albert-Ludwig Universitat of Freiburg, Germany - 1983
RESIDENCY
Department of Surgery and Division of Neurosurgery from Catholic University, School of Medicine - 1983
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Pontificia Universidad Catolica De Chile Facultad De Medicina - 1980
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
- German
Location & Hours
- Michigan Brain & Spine Surgery Center / Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
- 5107 Rochester Rd, Troy, MI 48085
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Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Neurological Surgery
- Orthopedic Spine Surgery
- Surgery
Conditions Addressed
- Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
- Brain Tumor
- Spine Tumors
- Cervical Spine Disorders
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder
- Pituitary Tumors
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
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Procedures Performed
- Work and Auto related injury evaluations
- Brain Surgery
- Cervical Fusions
- Cervical Laminectomy Fusion
- Computer-Assisted Spine Surgery
- Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Gamma Knife for Brain Tumor
- MRI
- Kyphoplasty
- Laser Disc Therapy
- Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Microneurosurgery
- Pain Management
- Radio Surgery
- Robotic Spine Surgery
- Robotic surgery
- Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
- Skull base surgery
- Spinal Cord Surgery
- Spine Surgery
- Stereotactic Surgery
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- UnitedHealthcare
- Priority Health
- Aetna
- Molina Healthcare
- AARP
- Humana
- Medicare
- Liberty Mutual
- Medicaid
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Nationwide
- Cigna
- Wellcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
- Health Alliance
- Meridian Health Plan
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