Oren Sagher, MD
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After completing his chief residency at the University of Virginia, Dr. Sagher accepted a position on the neurosurgical faculty at the University of Michigan. He became Chief of Neurosurgery at the Ann Arbor Veterans Administration Hospital, a position he held until 1996. He then completed a fellowship in Pain and Functional Neurosurgery at the Oregon Health Sciences University, and took over as the Director of Neuromodulation at the University of Michigan. As the primary functional neurosurgeon at the University of Michigan, Dr. Sagher takes care of such problems as epilepsy, pain, Parkinson's Disease and other movement disorders. Dr. Sagher is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgeons, and is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS). He has served on the Executive Council on the AANS/CNS Joint Section on Pain, which he chaired from 2003 to 2005. Special Interests: The treatment of epilepsy, pain, movement disorders, and brain tumors in functionally important regions.
Areas of Practice
The treatment of epilepsy, pain, movement disorders, and brain tumors in functionally important regions.
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Locations
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Neurosurgery Clinic | Taubman Center 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 2 Reception G
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5338Get Directions -
Medical Procedures Unit | University Hospital 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor 2
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5051Get Directions -
Radiation Oncology | University Hospital 1500 E Medical Center Dr
Floor B2 C490
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-5010Get 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
Stroke, spinal cord stimulation, brain tumors, nanoparticles, epilepsy
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May 1, 2026 - "Dr. Sagher is a godsend! [...] Dr. Sagher to actually listen to me and know that this [...] disorder was real. Dr. Sagher listened and had feelings and was thorough at every visit, during the pre-op and the post op. If anyone wants a great dr with a perfect bedside manner - Dr. Sagher is it. I gave him a hug because he made the last [...] years of pain go away and I will be always be grateful for what he did."
March 20, 2026 - "Dr. Sagher is kind and caring. He always listens without interruption. I completely trust that he will always do what's best for me!"
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