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Children’s Hospital Colorado
Anschutz Medical Campus
13123 East 16th Avenue
Aurora, CO 80045
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Michael Handler, MD
- Chairman, Department of Neurosurgery
Provider's Specialties
- Neurosurgery
- Neurosurgery - Pediatric
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Departments and Programs
Conditions Treated
- Spine Diseases and Conditions
- Pediatric Diseases and Conditions
Languages spoken
- English
Experience and background
I am interested in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Congenital Malformations, Brain Tumors, Epilepsy Surgery and Neuro-endoscopy.
Undergraduate 1974
Columbia University (NY)
Medical Education 1979
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Internship 1980
New York University School of Medicine Program
Residency 1981
SUNY Upstate Medical University Program
Residency 1986
New York University School of Medicine Program
Fellowship 1994
New York University School of Medicine Program
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