Michael C. Kachmann, MD
Neurosurgeon
Areas of expertise – spinal deformity surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical discectomy, thoracic discectomy, lumbar discectomy, spinal decompression, spinal fusion, minimally invasive outpatient spinal fusion, spinal oncology, spinal cord tumors, kyphoplasty, carpal tunnel and ulnar nerve decompression, and spinal trauma
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Education
- Undergraduate: Manchester College, North Manchester, Indiana, 1996
- Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine, 2000
- Residency: Neurosurgery, University of Pittsburgh, 2000-2007
- Fellowship: Spine Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2005-2006
Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Experience
- Mayfield Brain & Spine, Cincinnati: Neurosurgeon, 2014-present; Secretary, Board of Directors, 2019-present; Member at Large, Board of Directors, 2016-2018
- TriHealth Neuroscience Institute: Site Director for Neurosurgery, Bethesda North Hospital, 2017-present
- University of Cincinnati College of Medicine: Adjunct Clinical Instructor, Department of Neurosurgery, 2014-2017
- ECU Neurosurgical and Spine Center, Greenville, North Carolina: Neurosurgeon, 2007-2014
Primary hospital affiliations*
Bethesda North Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, The Jewish Hospital, Mercy Hospital West, Mayfield Spine Surgery Center
*Mayfield is affiliated with most major hospitals in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky
Professional memberships
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Dr. Kachmann's Care Team
Katherine A. Walters, PA-C
Physician Assistant
Areas of expertise – cares for surgical and nonsurgical patients; orders imaging and tests, performs physical exams, and prescribes treatments; assists the surgeon during surgery and sees patients in the hospital. Provides post-op care and education.
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Education
- Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience and Communications, University of Pittsburgh, 2008
- Masters of Medical Science, St. Louis University, 2010
Certification
- Board Certified, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
Experience
- Mayfield Brain & Spine, Cincinnati: Physician Assistant, 2016-present
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, Physician Assistant, 2015-2016
- Riverhills Neuroscience: Physician Assistant, 2012-2015
- Neurosurgical Specialists of West County. St. Louis, Missouri: Physician Assistant, 2011
- University Hospital & University of Cincinnati Department of Neurosurgery: Neuroscience Research, 2006
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Physician Assistants
- Ohio State Society of Physician Assistants
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