Michael Jensen, MD, PhD

Michael Jensen headshot
Job Title
Acting Instructor
Biography

Michael grew up in Stafford County Virginia and spent most of his childhood on the east coast. Michael always had a love for the great outdoors so after graduating from high school he moved to Utah. While in Utah, he obtained a PhD in the laboratory of Dr. Maricq and focused his research on understanding the genetic mechanisms that govern nerve cell communication. Following his PhD, he pursued postdoctoral training and studied how trafficking of cellular proteins regulates synaptic function. He then pursued an MD degree from Utah and subsequently went to Stanford for his neurosurgical training. During his time at Stanford, he focused on treating complex spinal deformity and disease.  He is now completing a spinal fellowship at the University of Washington. Outside of neurosurgery, Michael is an avid outdoors enthusiast and enjoys spending time with family.

Clinical Interest

Spinal deformity, Endoscopic spine, Degenerative Spinal disease, Spinal tumors, Cervical myelopathy, Atlantoaxial instability

Research Interests

Spinal correction parameters, Minimally invasive spinal procedures, Healthcare outcomes and cost reduction

Education

2024-2025 Complex Spine Fellowship, University of Washington

2022-2023 Enfolded Spine Fellowship, Stanford University

2017-2024 Residency, Stanford University

2013-2017 University of Utah, MD

2006-2012 University of Utah, PhD Biology

2003-2006 University of Utah, BS