Michael Opoku-Darko, MD,MSC
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NPI Number:
1205480704
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Primary Specialty:
Neurosurgery
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Languages Spoken:
English, Asante
About Michael
Dr. Michael Opoku-Darko is a board-certified neurosurgeon at Altru Health System with special training in the resection of inoperable brain tumors. He spent extra time with experts at the Mayo Clinic after his residency learning how to maximize the extent of removal of brain tumors while preserving neurological function. Outside of work, he enjoys music, playing soccer, and spending time with his family.
Professional Memberships
Society for NeuroOncology (SNO), Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), Canadian Neurosurgical Society (CNSS), Canadian Medical Association (CMA), The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
Philosophy of Medicine
"It's a real privilege to be able to offer my expertise to some of the sickest and most vulnerable patients in medicine. I believe in establishing a strong surgeon-patient relationship to enhance proper assessment of the needs and expectations of each patient and their family before performing any surgical procedures."
Locations
Altru 1300 Columbia
Education
- College
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Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry and Cell Biology
Jacobs University
Bremen, DEU
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Master of Science in Cancer Biology
University of Calgary,
Alberta Canada
- Medical School
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Medical School
University of Calgary
Alberta, Canada
- Residency
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Neurosurgery
University of Calgary
Alberta, Canada
- Fellowship
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Neurosurgical Oncology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
Medical Interests
Special Clinical Interests:
- General Neurosurgery
- Glioma Biopsy
- Surgical resection
- Surgical resection with neuromonitoring
- Meningioma
- Metastatic brain tumor
- Hydrocephalus Shunts
- Endoscopic 3rd ventriculostomy
- Chiari malformation
- Degenerative spine disease (Cervical and Lumbar)
- MIS microdiscectomy
- ACDF
- Laminectomy
- Fusions
- Cavernous
- Malformation
- Arteriovenous
- MalformationsPain/Functional neurosurgery
- Trigeminal neuralgia
- Hemifacial spasms
50 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
Our Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to care provider related questions from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Time with Provider is Meaningful
Listens Well and is Respectful
Reviews
Reviews are collected from our patient experience survey results. Comments may be edited or omitted in some instances, for example to remove protected health information or a reference to irrelevant information. We do not alter any information that would change the meaning or sentiment of the comment.
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08/29/2022
Very good experience
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07/19/2022
Dr. Darko was a fantastic doctor. He explained things to me, but more importantly to my family who waited patiently In the waiting room. He is clear and caring. He has a fantastic bedside manner. He had a very difficult surgery to do, which we are pleased with results. I'm so so grateful for him!
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06/29/2022
Everyone was very kind, helpful, and professional. I received excellent care.
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06/25/2022
Good
