Dr. Shea is Professor of Clinical Neurological Surgery at Loyola with
a specific interest in Spinal Disorders, Peripheral Nerve Surgery,
Neurotrauma and Pituitary Surgery. A consummate teacher, Dr. Shea began
his career with the intention of teaching graduate level Anatomy. He has
the distinction of being awarded the 'Teacher of the Year' Award for the
Stritch School of Medicine in 1999 - the third time he has received this
designation. Dr. Shea is recognized as a regional expert in acute
management of neurotrauma, and has one of the busiest spine practices in
the Midwest. His contribution to the practical anatomy of peripheral
nerve and spinal disorders is celebrated at both the medical student and
resident levels.
Publications
Jellish WS, Abodeely A, Fluder EM, Shea JF. The effect of spinal bupivacaine in
combination with either epidural clonidine and/or 0.5% bupivacaine administered
at the incision site on postoperative outcome in patients undergoing lumbar
laminectomy. Anesth Analg 2003;96:874-80.
Jellish WS, Shea JF. Spinal anesthesia for spine surgery. Best Pract Res Clin
Anesthesiol 2003 Sep;17(3):323-34.
Abstracts
Anderson D, Jellish WS, Fluder E, Shea J. Microvascular decompression versus
balloon compression of trigeminal ganglion for treatment of episodic trigeminal
neuralgia. Presented at the 15th Annual North American Skull Base
Society Meeting; 2004 Feb 14-17; New Orleans, Louisiana.
Awards/Honors
Shea
J. Stritch Medal Recipient, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University
Medical Center; 2003.
