Timothy Joseph Yee, MD
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Timothy J. Yee, MD, is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon who specializes in the treatment of adult spinal deformity and complex spinal disorders. He is Co-Director of the Adult Spinal Deformity Program at Michigan Medicine and is Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Michigan Medical School.
Dr. Yee graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Notre Dame, majoring in Biological Sciences and Spanish Literature. He then attended the University of Michigan Medical School, where he was awarded the Charles and Phyllis Lowe Merit Scholarship and graduated with Alpha Omega Alpha honors, Academic Distinction, and Distinction in Research. He completed a seven-year neurosurgical residency at the University of Michigan, serving as chief resident in his final year and receiving the Academic Excellence Award and the Max Peet Resident Teaching Award. He then pursued a yearlong fellowship in complex spinal reconstruction and minimally invasive spinal surgery at the University of California-San Francisco before being recruited back to Ann Arbor as faculty.
Dr. Yee has expertise in both minimally invasive and open techniques, and he has undergone extensive training in the use of robotics and computer-assisted navigation for spinal reconstruction. He treats patients with scoliosis, kyphosis, flat-back syndrome, and chin-on-chest deformity. He also has expertise in revision surgery and the treatment of degenerative disorders such as spinal stenosis, disc herniations, and spondylolisthesis.
His research focuses on clinical and radiographic outcomes following spinal deformity surgery, functional outcomes after lumbar spondylolisthesis surgery, and development of protocols to optimize postoperative recovery. His extensive publications have been featured in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine, Neurosurgery, and Neurosurgical Focus. He has been an invited speaker at national and international conferences, and he has been the recipient of the Donald O. Quest Award from the AANS, the Stewart B. Dunsker Award from the AANS, and the Kuntz Scholar Award from the AANS/CNS Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves.
Areas of Practice
Spinal deformity, complex spinal disorders, scoliosis, kyphosis, flat-back syndrome, spinal stenosis, disc herniations, spondylolisthesis.
Expertise
Locations
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Neurosurgery Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 2 Reception G
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5338Get Directions
Insurance Accepted
University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.
Education & Training
Medical School or Training
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Research Overview
Clinical and radiographic outcomes after spinal deformity surgery; minimally invasive approaches to complex spinal disorders; metrics to improve treatment of spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, and myelopathy; protocols to optimize postoperative recovery.
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Patient Comments
June 17, 2026 - "Dr. Yee has all of the qualities one wants in a physician. He was a good listener, he connected with me, he explained my condition thoroughly and made cautious and sensible recommendations. I highly recommend him."
June 15, 2026 - "Dr Yee Is amazing!!!! Had the best experience with him"
May 14, 2026 - "DR. YEE IS THE BEST!!!!"
May 13, 2026 - ""Beyond impressed" does not do justice to Dr Yee's ability to not only do all the doctor explaining stuff but his bedside manner is the absolute best I have ever encountered over the [...] years I've been dealing with various surgeons. Heading into this [...] surgical consult, I had no hope of relief from my [...]. I left Dr Yee's office feeling like a mountain had been removed from my entire body and that I could breathe fresh air again."
May 12, 2026 - "Dr Yee is an amazing Surgeon and person. [...] I cannot tell you how wonderful he is and how I have been able to put all my trust in him!"
April 29, 2026 - "I have been going to doctors since I was born. Dr. YEE is the best I have ever seen. Great job!"
April 9, 2026 - "Dr. Yee is thorough, professional, and empathetic. I feel heard when talking with him. I trust him [...]"
March 25, 2026 - "Dr. Yee is excellent. He listens carefully and makes recommendations in a collaborative but directed fashion. In addition he is just a very nice person."
March 1, 2026 - "Dr Yee is amazing!!"
February 26, 2026 - "Dr. Yee carefully explained the [...] results and treatment plan. He outlined the risks and possible benefits of surgery including post op implications and restrictions. He was very clear with his recommendations and provided an excellent 2nd opinion."
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