Michael Brendan Cloney, MD

Michael Brendan Cloney, MD, MPH

Specialty: Neurological Surgery
Title: Clinical Assistant Professor
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Michael Brendan Cloney, MD
Michael Brendan Cloney, MD, MPH
Neurological Surgery
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  • About

    I am an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at Michigan Medicine of the University of Michigan who is dually fellowship-trained in complex spine surgery as well as neurocritical care. My practice includes all aspects of complex spine surgery and cranial neurotrauma, as well as non-operative management of neurocritical care patients in the intensive care setting.

    Areas of Practice

    Complex spine surgery, neurotrauma, spinal deformity surgery, scoliosis, myelopathy, minimally invasive spine surgery, neurocritical care, critical care medicine

    Locations

    • Neurosurgery Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
      Floor 2 Reception G
      Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5338
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    Insurance Accepted

    University of Michigan Health participates with most health insurance plans.

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    Education & Training

    Residency

    McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University, Neurosurgery, 2023

    Fellowships

    McGaw Medical Center at Northwestern University, Neurocritical Care, 2021
    University of Pittsburgh, Neurotrauma & Complex Spine Surgery, 2024

    Professional Organizations

    Congress of Neurosurgeons
    American Association of Neurosurgeons
    Spine Section
    Neurotrauma Section

    Research Overview

    Neurotrauma outcomes, spine surgery outcomes and optimization, spinal fractures, spinal deformity surgery

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    Patient Ratings

    193 Patient Ratings

    Patient Comments

    February 3, 2026 - "Dr. Cloney always takes all the time I need to ask questions and get answers. His explanations are quite thorough. He is a calm and soft-spoken gentleman."

    January 30, 2026 - "Dr. Cloney answered any questions I had with patience and concern. I truly felt like he cared."

    January 21, 2026 - "Greatly appreciate Dr. Cloney expertise and clinical experience. Very clear information presented in a clear way."

    December 14, 2025 - "Dr. Cloney treats me very well and is informative and Compassionate"

    November 2, 2025 - "I have utmost faith in Dr. Cloney. His expertise and caring manner are exemplary!"

    October 24, 2025 - "Dr. Cloney is a great doctor! He's patient and calm, listens well and explains things thoroughly. It always seems like he has all the time in the world for my concerns, even though I'm sure he has many other patients as well."

    October 23, 2025 - "Dr. Cloney was very thorough in his review of my [...] issues, [...] results and explaining the reasons surgery was not a recommended option at the current time."

    October 23, 2025 - "Dr Cloney is smart informed answered my questions"

    October 18, 2025 - "Dr. Cloney took a lot of time with us. He was very thorough when explaining the surgery and what It Entails."

    October 9, 2025 - "In my many visits with many doctors, Dr. Cloney was probably the most kind and listening and attentive physician I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Extra extraordinary."

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