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Elena I Fomchenko, MD, PhD

Neurological Surgery
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Elena I Fomchenko, MD, PhD

Neurological Surgery
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Dr. Elena I. Fomchenko, MD, PhD

Dr. Elena I. Fomchenko, MD, PhD is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon specializing in the surgical treatment of primary and metastatic brain, skull base, and spine tumors. With extensive experience in both open and endoscopic approaches, as well as intraoperative mapping, awake techniques, gamma knife, and laser therapy. She is dedicated to providing her patients with the most advanced and effective treatments available.

Dr. Fomchenko's educational background includes a fellowship in Skull Base Surgery from MD Anderson Cancer Center, a medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, and a residency in Neurological Surgery from Yale New Haven Medical Center. She is board-certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery and actively involved in research, publishing numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals.

Dr. Fomchenko's commitment to excellence extends beyond her surgical expertise. She takes a personalized approach to each patient's treatment, working closely with them to develop a treatment plan that meets their individual needs. Her dedication to providing the highest quality of care is evident in her active involvement in professional organizations such as the American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Society for Neuro-Oncology, and American College of Surgeons (Fellow).

Expertise

Acoustic Neuroma
Arachnoid Cyst
Brain Cancer
Brain Neoplasm
Brain Neurofibromatosis (NF)
Brain Tumor
Brain and Skull Based Tumors
Chiari Malformation
Colloid Cyst
Cranial Nerve Disorders and Facial Pain
Ependymoma
GBM (Glioblastoma Multiforme)
Medulloblastoma
Meningioma
Metastatic Tumors of the Brain
Metastatic Tumors of the Spine
Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Brain
Nerve Sheath Tumor of the Spine
Neuro-Oncology
Pineal Tumor
Pituitary Tumor
Radiosurgery
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Cord Neoplasm
Spinal Tumor

Credentials

Fellowship

MD Anderson Cancer Center

School

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Residency

Yale New Haven Medical Center