David Udehn
Moline,IL
Summary
Experienced Neurosurgeon specializing in complex spinal procedures and emergency neurosurgery. Analyze MRI studies and lead multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes through effective communication and innovative treatment strategies. Focused on advancing surgical techniques and enhancing patient education for optimal recovery.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Neurosurgeon
Covenant Healthcare of Michigan
Saginaw, Michigan
06.2010 - 07.2026
- Handled emergency neurosurgical consults for trauma, stroke, and acute spinal injury.
- Diagnosed and treated nervous system injuries or problems and performed non-invasive, minimally invasive and invasive complex spinal surgical procedures to restore patient health.
- Operated on patients to correct neurological and spinal deformities, repair injuries, restore functions and prevent and treat diseases.
- Assisted with major brain tumor resections, spinal fusions, craniotomies, laminectomies, shunt placements, and other neurosurgical procedures.
- Evaluated neurological patients and helped develop surgical treatment plans with care teams.
- Evaluated medical histories, medication allergies, physical conditions and examination results to formulate individualized plan of care and determine best procedure.
- Reviewed MRI, CT, and imaging studies to guide operative decisions.
- Analyzed medical images such as CT scans, MRI scans, and angiograms to diagnose neurological conditions.
- Prescribed preoperative and postoperative treatments and procedures to benefit the patient's recovery process.
- Prescribed medications to treat various neurological conditions including pain management.
- Conducted physical exams of patients to assess neurological functioning.
- Cared for critically ill patients in the ICU following major neurosurgical procedures.
- Monitored vital signs during surgery to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborated with anesthesiology, nursing, and rehabilitation staff during surgical care.
- Collaborated with anesthetists and nurses before, during and after surgical procedures for comprehensive care.
- Maintained admitting privileges at regional hospitals to perform scheduled and emergency service.
- Collaborated with neurologists in developing individualized care plans for each patient.
- Participated in peer review activities to enhance quality of care standards in neurosurgery, contributing to improved patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on surgical procedures, recovery processes, and postoperative expectations to enhance understanding and compliance.
- Provided patient education regarding their condition, prognosis, lifestyle modifications, and available treatments.
- Supervised a team of nurses and other healthcare personnel during operations.
- Instructed medical students on proper technique when performing neurosurgery procedures.
- Provided leadership, assistance and advice on complex surgical cases.
- Participated in Covenant healthcare quality review, peer consultation, and clinical protocol development.
- Documented procedures and plans in electronic medical records for continuity of care.
- Examined patients' medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and test results to verify necessity of operations and determine proper procedures.
- Completed high-volume surgeries with positive outcome.
- Handled emergency neurosurgical consults for trauma, stroke, and acute spinal injury.
- Performed pre-operative and post-operative assessments on patients undergoing neurological surgery.
- Conducted follow up appointments after patient surgeries to discuss findings and ongoing symptoms for proper care and healing.
- Reviewed laboratory results from tests such as EEGs or EMGs to monitor progress during treatment.
- Provided guidance on proper use of imaging equipment to minimize radiation exposure risks.
- Successfully performed many operations to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent, and treat diseases and improve patients' overall health.
- Examined patients' medical history, medication allergies, physical condition and test results to verify necessity of operations and determine proper procedures.
- Collaborated with anesthetists and nurses before, during and after surgical procedures for comprehensive care.
- Communicated with patients designated family members and friends after surgery to explain results and patient status.
- Conducted follow up appointments after patient surgeries to discuss findings and ongoing symptoms for proper care and healing.
- Completed high-volume surgeries with positive outcome.
Neurosurgeon
Walter Reed Medical Center
Washington, District of Columbia
12.2008 - 05.2010
Neurosurgeon
Self Employed
Moline, Illinois
07.1990 - 11.2008
Neurosurgeon
Neurology Clinic, SC
Moline, Illinois
07.1985 - 07.1990
General Medical Officer, O-3
Indian Health Service
Tahlequah, Oklahoma
07.1977 - 07.1979
- Diagnosed patient conditions through examinations, medical histories, and clinical assessments.
- Reviewed imaging studies, including X-rays, MRI scans, and CT scans, to accurately diagnose conditions and inform treatment decisions.
- Prescribed treatment plans and medications aligned with patient needs.
- Monitored patient progress and adjusted care during follow-up visits.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary care with nurses, specialists, and support staff to ensure comprehensive patient management.
- Educated patients on prevention strategies, medication adherence, and home care instructions to promote health and wellness.
- Responded to urgent concerns and provided timely medical evaluation.
- Maintained compliance with clinical standards, privacy rules, and care protocols.
Education
Fellowship - Pediatric Neurosurgery
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL03-1985
Residency - Neurosurgery
University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL07-1984
Internship - Surgery* Neurosurgery
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA06-1977
Medical Education -
University of Illinois at the Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois01-1976
Medical Education -
University of Illinois at the Medical Center
Chicago, Illinois01-1973
Premedical Education -
University of Illinois at Urbana
Urbana, Illinois01-1972
High School -
Moline Senior High School
Moline, Illinois01-1969
Skills
- Neurosurgery techniques
- Spinal procedures
- MRI analysis
- Microsurgery techniques
- Tumor resection
- Clinical assessment
- Emergency neurosurgery
Personal Information
- Title: MD, FACS
- Date of Birth: 1951-07-06
- Nationality: USA
- Marital Status: Married
Certification
11/15/96 Certified by the American Board of Neurosurgical Surgery
Honors and Awards
1968 Rensselaer Math and Sciences Award, 1968 National Honor Society, 1969-1972 Edmond James Scholar
Affiliations
- 1980-1981 Los Angeles Neurological Society Los Angeles
- 1985-2008 Rock Island Medical Society
- 1985-2008 Illinois State Medical Society
- 1985-2008 American Medical Society
- 1985-2008 Illinois Neurological Society
- 1985-2008 Iowa Midwest Neurosurgical Society
- 1985-2008 American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- 1985-2008 Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- 1985-2008 AANS- Section of Trauma
- 1985-2008 AANS- Section of Pediatrics
- 1985-2008 AANS- Section of Spine
Publications
- 1987 Cervical Intervertebral disc calcification In children in Childs Nervous System 3:274-277, Springer-Verlag
- 1978 Family Practice Review Course Estes Park, Colorado
- 1979 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting Los Angeles, California
- 1981 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting Los Angeles, California
- 1983 Review Course in Neurological Surgery Cook County Graduate School Chicago, Illinois
- 1984 Second Symposium on Spinal Bifida Cincinnati, Ohio
- 1985 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting Honolulu, Hawaii
- 1986 Review Course Neurological Surgery Chicago, IL
- 1986 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting New Orleans, Louisiana
- 1988 Review Course in Neurological Surgery Chicago, Illinois
- 1990 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting Los Angeles, California
- 1991 Neurosurgery Review Course Osler Institute Gainesville, Florida
- 1992 SANS IV (self assessment in Neurological Surgery) Joint Committee AANS and CNS
- 1992 Neurosurgery Consultations Emory University School of Medicine
- 1993 Review Course in Neurological Surgery The National Center for Advanced Medical Education Chicago, Illinois
- 1993 American Association of Neurological Surgeons-Annual Meeting Boston, Massachusetts
- 1993 Minimally Invasive Lumbar Discectomy San Francisco, CA
- 1993 Applications of Laser Endoscopy to the Cranial And Spine Axis Cincinnati, Ohio
- 1993 A Colloquium on the Treatment of lesions of the Skull base and adjacent midline structures. Loyola Univ. Medical Center Rosemont, IL
- 1995 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting Orlando, Florida
- 1996 Review Course in Neurological Surgery Chicago, Illinois
- 1996 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting Montreal, Canada
- 2003 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting Denver, Colorado
- 2004 American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting Orlando, Florida
- 2004 North American Association of Spine Surgeons Chicago, Illinois
- 2004 3rd Annual Emerging Technologies in Spine Surgery Washington DC
- 2005 Spring Meeting of the Midwest Neurosurgical Society Iowa City, Iowa
- 2005 4th Annual Emerging Technologies in Spine Surgery Washington, DC
- 2005 Comprehensive Training Program for the Charite Cincinnati, Ohio
- 2005 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting Boston, Massachusetts
- 2006 Congress of Neurological Surgeons Annual Meeting Chicago, Illinois
- 2007 2007 AANS/CNS Pediatric Meeting Miami Beach, FL
Lectures Given
- 1986 Hydrocephalus Cripples Children, Rock Island, Illinois
- 1987 Hydrocephalus St. Lukes, Davenport, Iowa
- 1987 Brain Death For the Illinois Requires Request Law Lectures Moline, Illinois
- 1988 Emergencies of the CNS in Children For Pediatric Advanced Life Support St. Lukes, Davenport, Iowa
- 1990 Low Back Pain Work Fitness Center Moline, Illinois
- 1991 Neurosurgery for Medical Transcriptionists St. Lukes, Davenport, Iowa
- 1992 Surgical Nursing Inservice Franciscan Hospital, Rock Island, IL
- 1992 Low Back Pain Rock Valley Physical Therapy
- 1992 ICU Nursing Inservice on Neurosurgery Trinity Medical Center, Moline Illinois
- 1993 Neurological Aspects of Shoulder Injuries 1993 Spring Conference of the Spoon River Chapter of Illinois Rehabilitation Association
- 1993 ICU Nursing Inservice on Neurosurgery Trinity Medical Center Moline, Illinois
Hospital Affiliations
- A. Hospitals
- 1985-2008 Trinity Medical Center West Campus-Rock Island, Illinois 7th Street Campus-Moline, Illinois Terrace Park-Bettendorf, Iowa
- 1985-2008 Illini Hospital Silvis, Illinois
- 1997-present Genesis Medical Center Davenport, Iowa
- 2000-present University of Illinois-Peoria Peoria, Illinois
- 2000-2008 Hammond Henry Hospital Geneseo, Illinois
- 2008-present Walter Reed Army Medical Center Washington, DC
- 2009-present Bethesda National Naval Medical Center Bethesda, MD
Academic Positions and Awards
- A. Professional Appointments: 1979-1981 Instructor-Division Neurosurgery Los Angeles County-University Of Southern California Medical Center Los Angeles, California
- 3/1/99 Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery University of Illinois Peoria, Illinois
Fellowship
- 4/1/84-6/30/84 University of Illinois Hospital Rotation at Childrens Memorial Hospital Program Director-Dr. David McLone
- 7/1/84-3/31/85 University of Illinois Hospital Program Director: Dr. Robert Crowell Advisor: Dr. David McLone Chicago, Illinois
Residencies
- 7/1/79-12/31/81 Los Angeles County-University Southern California Medical Center Program Director-Dr. Martin Weiss
- 1/1/82-3/31/84 University of Illinois Hospital Completed Residency Program Director-Dr. Robert Crowell Chicago, Illinois
Internship
6/21/76-6/20/77 Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center Los Angeles, California
Timeline
Neurosurgeon
Covenant Healthcare of Michigan
06.2010 - 07.2026
Neurosurgeon
Walter Reed Medical Center
12.2008 - 05.2010
Neurosurgeon
Self Employed
07.1990 - 11.2008
Neurosurgeon
Neurology Clinic, SC
07.1985 - 07.1990
General Medical Officer, O-3
Indian Health Service
07.1977 - 07.1979
Fellowship - Pediatric Neurosurgery
University of Illinois At Chicago
Residency - Neurosurgery
University of Illinois At Chicago
Internship - Surgery* Neurosurgery
University of Southern California
Medical Education -
University of Illinois at the Medical Center
Medical Education -
University of Illinois at the Medical Center
Premedical Education -
University of Illinois at Urbana
High School -
Moline Senior High School