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Kevin Lillehei, MD
- Chair of Neurosurgery
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- Neurosurgery
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Get to know Kevin Lillehei, MD
Conditions Treated
- Brain Tumors
- Pituitary Disorders
- Brain Tumors
- Craniopharyngioma
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
I focus on Neuro-oncology and treating tumors including pituitary tumors, benign and malignant gliomas, spinal cord tumors, acoustic neuromas, complex skull base lesions and peripheral nerve injuries.
Undergraduate 1975
Cornell University (NY)
Medical Education 1979
University of Minnesota Medical School
Internship 1980
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program
Residency 1985
University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program
For Patients:
Dr. Lillehei is Director of the Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology laboratory with his research interests revolving around the treatment of malignant gliomas. In particular, he is interested in studying the role of the immune system in intracranial tumor recognition and eradication, and is exploring the use of various tumor vaccines as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of malignant gliomas.
Dr. Lillehei is Director of the Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology laboratory with his research interests revolving around the treatment of malignant gliomas. In particular, he is interested in studying the role of the immune system in intracranial tumor recognition and eradication, and is exploring the use of various tumor vaccines as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of malignant gliomas.
For Referring Providers:
Dr. Lillehei is Director of the Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology laboratory with his research interests revolving around the treatment of malignant gliomas. In particular, he is interested in studying the role of the immune system in intracranial tumor recognition and eradication, and is exploring the use of various tumor vaccines as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of malignant gliomas.
Dr. Lillehei is Director of the Neurosurgery Neuro-Oncology laboratory with his research interests revolving around the treatment of malignant gliomas. In particular, he is interested in studying the role of the immune system in intracranial tumor recognition and eradication, and is exploring the use of various tumor vaccines as adjuvant therapy for the treatment of malignant gliomas.
5280 Top Doc 2000
11 years in a row
5280 Magazine
Guest Examiner 2006
Oral Neurosurgical Board Examinations
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Visiting Professor 2006
Univ of Texas Southwestern
Top Surgeon - Neurosurgery 2007
Consumer's Research Council of America
Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare 2007
Marquis
Peak Performer Award 2010
Rocky Mountain Hospital Medicine Symposium
Faculty member of
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