Michigan’s Leading
Neurosurgical Team

Expertise in spine, brain, tumors and minimally invasive techniques – delivering precision, compassion, and results.

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Meet Our Surgeons

Portrait of Dr. Daniel Fahim, neurosurgeon
Dr. Daniel Fahim

Expertise in every aspect of brain and spine surgery—delivering exceptional, compassionate care to every patient, every day.

specialty focus

Brain & Spine Tumors
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

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Portrait of Dr. Christopher Elia, neurosurgeon
Dr. Christopher Elia

Dual fellowship–trained neurosurgeon returning to Michigan to elevate spine care.

specialty focus

Spine, minimally invasive
& complex reconstruction

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Portrait of Dr. Karam Asmaro, neurosurgeon
Dr. Karam Paul Asmaro

Leading neurosurgeon specializing in advanced surgical procedures for brain and spine conditions.Innovator with advanced training in cutting-edge neurosurgical methods.

specialty focus

hange it to this: Advanced Brain & Spine Surgery, Minimally Invasive Microsurgical and Endoscopic Brain and Spine Surgery

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Meet Our Staff

With experience spanning complex spine conditions and collaborative surgical care, the PAs at Atlas are trusted members of the neurosurgical team, committed to precision, safety, and patient-centered outcomes.

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Jason Hertel, PA-C
Portrait of Dr. Christopher Elia, neurosurgeon
Michael Schaeffer, PA-C

Among Michigan's leaders in cervical and lumbar disc replacement surgery

First to perform an awake craniotomy at Corewell Health.

Specialized expertise in lateral thoracic and lumbar spine approaches

Recognized for advanced minimally invasive spine surgery in Michigan

Advanced expertise in brain tumor surgery

Comprehensive and advanced spine tumor care

Specialized expertise in complex cranial and skull base neurosurgery

Among Michigan's leaders in complex spine deformity surgery across Michigan

Proudly training the next generation of neurosurgeons

Actively contributing to the medical literature through peer-reviewed research and publications

Our Specialties

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Complex spine
reconstruction & deformity


Brain tumor surgery &
neurosurgical oncology

Minimally invasive &
endoscopic spine surgery

Vascular surgery (AVMs, aneurysms,
cavernous malformations)

Artificial disc replacement
& motion-preserving techniques

Pituitary and skull
base surgery expertise

Brain and spine
tumor management

Microvascular decompression
for trigeminal neuralgia

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