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John Shea, MD

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Professor

Medical School:   Saint Louis University
Residency:   Saint Louis University

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.
 

Recent Bibliography

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.

 
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