Biography
Dr. Michael Kogan attended Temple University for undergraduate studies in psychology and went on to pursue an MD/PhD in neuroscience. After completing basic medical education, Michael spent seven years at the University at Buffalo completing a neurological surgery residency. After, he returned to Philadelphia to finish training in functional and epilepsy neurosurgery at Thomas Jefferson University under Dr. Ashwini Sharan. Going forward, Dr. Kogan wants to develop comprehensive movement disorder and epilepsy care in New Mexico, offering the full spectrum of monitoring and minimally invasive technologies. Additionally, he is interested in developing a research program in imaging and electrophysiology to further innovate the development and application of these procedures.
Michael was born in St. Petersburg, Russia. He immigrated to the US with his mother, first arriving in Philadelphia at the age of five, where he spent most of his childhood. Michael’s personal interests include outdoor activities such as skiing, camping, and rock climbing. He enjoys traveling both nationally and abroad and rotated in St. Petersburg during his medical training.
Areas of Specialty
Epilepsy surgery
Movement disorder surgery
Brain tumors
Spine
Pain
Peripheral nerve
Education
Fellowship:
Thomas Jefferson University, Department of Neurosurgery, Philadelphia, PA.
Fellow, Functional Neurosurgery. (July 2020-July 2021)
Residency:
University at Buffalo, Department of Neurosurgery, Buffalo, NY.
Resident (July 2013-July 2020)
Medical School:
Temple University, Philadelphia PA.
M.D./Ph.D. (July 2006-July 2013)
Undergraduate:
Temple University, Philadelphia PA.
M.D./Ph.D. (July 2006-July 2013)
B.A. (July 2002-July 2005), Psychology/minor in Biology, Summa cum-laude
Achievements & Awards
ISNV Pioneer in NeuroVirology Lectureship Award, received (2009)
Andrea Prince Pre-Med Award (2005)
Temple University Presidents Scholar Award (2005)
Gender
Male
Languages
- English
- Russian