Michael T. Lawton, MD

@mtlawton

Neurosurgeon. Innovator. Author. Teacher. President & CEO @BarrowNeuro. Spetzler Chair of Neurosurgery. Co-Founder @MissionBrainOrg.

Phoenix, AZ

Joined November 2011

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Michael T. Lawton, MD@mtlawton · Jul 16

Here's an article to go with today's Seven Series video on spinal cord cavernous malformations.... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36928489/

mtlawton's tweet card. Removal of symptomatic SCM should be performed within 3 months after IMH when gross total resection is feasible. Patients with ventrally located lesions might be at increased risk for postoperative...

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Michael T. Lawton, MD@mtlawton · Jul 9

It was nice to be a part of the 9th FEN (Far East Neurosurgery) Sapporo Live Course in Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery, even though only virtually. Congrats to Tanikawa, @DrBaskaya, @ProfessorMura and all for keeping the Last Samurai spirit alive..

mtlawton's tweet image. It was nice to be a part of the 9th FEN (Far East Neurosurgery) Sapporo Live Course in Cerebrovascular and Skull Base Surgery, even though only virtually. Congrats to Tanikawa, @DrBaskaya, @ProfessorMura and all for keeping the Last Samurai spirit alive..

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Michael T. Lawton, MD@mtlawton · 16 h

Retaining the Doximity #1 ranking as the top Neurosurgery residency training program in America is a huge deal. @BarrowNeuro, we strive to create a culture of technical excellence, innovative training, & close mentorship to attract talent, bring out the best in residents, &…

mtlawton's tweet image. Retaining the Doximity #1 ranking as the top Neurosurgery residency training program in America is a huge deal. @BarrowNeuro, we strive to create a culture of technical excellence, innovative training, &amp; close mentorship to attract talent, bring out the best in residents, &amp;…

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Michael T. Lawton, MD@mtlawton · 22 h

Sunday in the Superstitions, taking advantage of some cool double-digit July temperatures to get some vertical feet and train for our upcoming Grand Teton climb…

mtlawton's tweet image. Sunday in the Superstitions, taking advantage of some cool double-digit July temperatures to get some vertical feet and train for our upcoming Grand Teton climb…

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Michael T. Lawton, MD@mtlawton · Jul 18

And a bonus anatomy article from our skull base surgery laboratory.... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37878005/

mtlawton's tweet card. The IGT provides a safe access route to the dorsal midbrain and reliable intraoperative guidance in the deep and complex anatomy of the posterior tentorial incisura. Its potential for expansion makes...

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Michael T. Lawton, MD@mtlawton · Jul 18

Here's an article to go with today's SevenSeries video on thalamic cavernomas.... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37209072/

mtlawton's tweet card. This study confirms the authors' hypothesis that this taxonomy for thalamic CMs can meaningfully guide the selection of surgical approach and resection strategy. The proposed taxonomy can increase...

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Michael T. Lawton, MD@mtlawton · Jul 17

Scenes from my recent road trip to Nashville and Aspen…

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Michael T. Lawton, MD@mtlawton · Jul 15

The Dacey Medal is recognition for research contributions to vascular neurosurgery, & I am honored to be included among the luminaries & superstars who have received it. But what makes this extra special is that the medal’s namesake, Ralph Dacey, took it upon himself to nominate…

mtlawton's tweet image. The Dacey Medal is recognition for research contributions to vascular neurosurgery, &amp; I am honored to be included among the luminaries &amp; superstars who have received it. But what makes this extra special is that the medal’s namesake, Ralph Dacey, took it upon himself to nominate…

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BarrowNeurological@BarrowNeuro · Jul 14

The @AANSNeuro/@CNS_Update Cerebrovascular Section has selected Barrow President & CEO Dr. @mtlawton for the 2025 Ralph G. Dacey, Jr. Medal for Outstanding #Cerebrovascular Research. Dr. Lawton will receive the award at the @SNISinfo meeting: bar.rw/dacey. #SNIS2025

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Michael T. Lawton, MD@mtlawton · Jul 13

Great to be with you guys, keep up the good work….

JJun Kim@Jun_kiim · Jul 12

Last night, @MentorMedschool had the honor of hosting Dr. Lawton (@mtlawton), President, CEO, and the Spetzler Chair of Neurosurgery of Barrow Neurological Institute (@BarrowNeuro). Dr. Lawton shared more than just clinical insights from his distinguished career in…

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Michael T. Lawton, MD@mtlawton · Jul 11

Here's an article to go with today's SevenSeries video on PICA bypass techniques.... pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26566199/

mtlawton's tweet card. OBJECT Intracranial-to-intracranial (IC-IC) bypasses are alternatives to traditional extracranial-to-intracranial (EC-IC) bypasses to reanastomose parent arteries, reimplant efferent branches,...

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Michael T. Lawton, MD@mtlawton · Jul 10

Join us, it's tomorrow (Friday)....

MMedSchool Mentor@MentorMedschool · Jul 3

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Dr. Michael T. Lawton (@mtlawton). President & CEO of Barrow Neurological Institute (@BarrowNeuro), the Robert F. Spetzler Endowed Chair for Neurosciences, and Chair of the Department of Neurosurgery. A master surgeon and global leader…

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