Mickey Abraham

Title(s)Resident Physician, Neurological Surgery
SchoolVc-health Sciences-schools
Address9500 Gilman Drive #
La Jolla CA 92093
ORCID ORCID Icon0000-0002-6223-9610 Additional info
vCardDownload vCard

    Collapse Biography 
    Collapse education and training
    Yeshiva University, New York, NYBA05/2015Biology, Philosophy
    Columbia University, New York, NYMS08/2016Philosophy, Bioethics
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJMD04/2020Neuroscience, Bioethics
    Sanford Stem Cell Institute-UC San Diego, La Jolla, CAFellowship06/2025Stem Cells, Gene Therapy
    University of California-San Diego, La Jolla, CAResidency06/2027Neurological Surgery
    Collapse awards and honors
    Yeshiva University2013  - 2015Talmudic Studies Scholar
    Albert Einstein College of Medicine2013  - 2014Frontiers in Biomedical Science
    Yeshiva University2012  - 2015Dean's scholarship
    Yeshiva University2013  - 2015Dean's list
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School2016  - 2020Education award scholarship
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School2019  - 2020AOA research award
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical School2019  - 2020Weiss & Lambert Medical Student Commendation for Research Contribution

    Collapse Overview 
    Collapse overview
    Dr. Mickey Ellis Abraham, is a neurosurgeon at the University of California-San Diego, specializing in the surgical treatment of brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerve disorders. His dedication to clinical and research excellence has positioned him at the forefront of functional and regenerative medicine, securing grants from prestigious bodies like the National Institute of Health. Dr. Abraham's innovative research includes studying neuromodulation technologies for restoration of function after paralysis, leading to several patents pending in neuromodulation technologies, and stem cells in spinal cord injury.

    Dr. Abraham is deeply involved in translational research, particularly in gene and cell delivery techniques using large animal models to set the stage for future clinical trials. His clinical research spans across neurological and spinal cord injury care, including stem cell therapy for spinal cord injury and optimizing clinical outcomes. Dr. Abraham's research on neuromodulation targets and deep brain stimulation further exemplifies his commitment to improving patient outcomes.

    Dr. Abraham's academic achievements include an MD from Rutgers University, where he received multiple scholarship awards, and an MS in Bioethics/Philosophy from Columbia University. His early education was completed at Yeshiva University, where he earned a BA in Biology with distinction. As a prolific researcher, he has published extensively and is an active member of leading neurosurgical societies.

    Dr. Abraham’s blend of clinical excellence, research innovation, and industry acumen make him a pivotal figure in advancing neurological surgery and neurotechnology.

    Collapse Research 
    Collapse research activities and funding
    California Institute of Regenerative Medicine-Sanford Stem Cell Center Jul 1, 2024 - Jun 30, 2025
    Description: Clinical Fellowship in Regenerative Medicine
    Neuromodulation for Spinal Cord Injury
    UCSD Senate Jun 1, 2024 - May 30, 2030
    Role: Co-Investigator
    A Novel Neuromodulation Device for Treatment of Upper Extremity Weakness
    National Institute of Health, BluePrint MedTech SEEDLING Award (NINDS) Sep 1, 2023 - Jun 30, 3024
    Role: Principal Investigator
    A Novel Neuromodulation Device for Treatment of Upper Extremity Weakness
    Accelerating Innovation Medicine at UC San Diego Office of Innovation Jun 1, 2022 - May 30, 2023
    Role: Principal Investigator
    Animal Studies of a Peripheral Nerve Interface for Restoration of Motor Control
    UC San Diego Academy of Clinician Scholars Jan 1, 2022 - Dec 30, 2022
    Role: Co-Investigator

    Collapse ORNG Applications 
    Collapse Clinical Trials

    Collapse Bibliographic 
    Collapse selected publications
    Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications. Researchers can login to make corrections and additions, or contact us for help. to make corrections and additions.
    Newest   |   Oldest   |   Most Cited   |   Most Discussed   |   Timeline   |   Field Summary   |   Plain Text
    Altmetrics Details PMC Citations indicate the number of times the publication was cited by articles in PubMed Central, and the Altmetric score represents citations in news articles and social media. (Note that publications are often cited in additional ways that are not shown here.) Fields are based on how the National Library of Medicine (NLM) classifies the publication's journal and might not represent the specific topic of the publication. Translation tags are based on the publication type and the MeSH terms NLM assigns to the publication. Some publications (especially newer ones and publications not in PubMed) might not yet be assigned Field or Translation tags.) Click a Field or Translation tag to filter the publications.
    1. Current and future clinical trials for the use of neuromodulation in the treatment of stroke: A review of the clinical Trials.gov database. J Clin Neurosci. 2025 May; 135:111126. Abraham ME, Shalom M, Reardon T, Gendreau J, Gold J, Pierzchajlo G, Horowitz MA, Khan MF, Ben-Haim S, Khalessi AA. PMID: 39970770.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    2. Long-term clinical and safety outcomes from a single-site phase 1 study of neural stem cell transplantation for chronic thoracic spinal cord injury. Cell Rep Med. 2024 Dec 17; 5(12):101841. Martin JR, Cleary D, Abraham ME, Mendoza M, Cabrera B, Jamieson C, Marsala M, Ciacci JD. PMID: 39626671; PMCID: PMC11722094.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 3     Fields:    Translation:HumansCellsCTClinical Trials
    3. The role of intervention timing and treatment modality in visual recovery following pituitary apoplexy: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Neurooncol. 2024 Dec; 170(3):469-482. Brown NJ, Patel S, Gendreau J, Abraham ME. PMID: 39503840; PMCID: PMC11614942.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    4. Stem Cells in the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury: A Review of Currently Registered Clinical Trials. World Neurosurg. 2024 Nov; 191:e116-e125. Abraham M, Shalom M, Gold J, Seaton M, Maleski Smith A, Gendreau J, Brandel MG, Ciacci J. PMID: 39159672.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    5. Electrical and Magnetic Neuromodulation Technologies and Brain-Computer Interfaces: Ethical Considerations for Enhancement of Brain Function in Healthy People - A Systematic Scoping Review. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 2024; 102(5):308-324. Ploesser M, Abraham ME, Broekman MLD, Zincke MT, Beach CA, Urban NB, Ben-Haim S. PMID: 38986460; PMCID: PMC11457974.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    6. Addressing challenges for repairing adult spinal cord with insights from neonates. Cell Stem Cell. 2024 May 02; 31(5):585-586. Abraham ME, Martin J, Ciacci JD. PMID: 38701752.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 1     Fields:    Translation:HumansAnimalsCells
    7. High-Value Epilepsy Care in the United States: Predictors of Increased Costs and Complications from the National Inpatient Sample Database 2016-2019. World Neurosurg. 2024 05; 185:e1230-e1243. Singh R, Zamanian C, Bcharah G, Stonnington H, George DD, Bhandarkar AR, Shahrestani S, Brown N, Abraham ME, Mammis A, Bydon M, Gonda D. PMID: 38514037.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    8. The Pterional Keyhole Craniotomy Approach: A Historical Perspective. World Neurosurg. 2023 11; 179:77-81. Ong V, Brown NJ, Pennington Z, Choi A, Shahrestani S, Sahyouni R, Abraham ME, Loya JJ. PMID: 37429377.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    9. Utilizing Neuromodulation in the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injury: An Assessment of Clinical Trials from the National ClinicalTrials.gov Database. World Neurosurg. 2023 Sep; 177:e361-e367. Abraham ME, Shalom M, Gendreau J, Gold J, Pierzchajlo G, Pierzchajlo N, Chakravarti S, Sahyouni R, Murthy N, Ciacci J. PMID: 37352921.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    
    10. Staged Open Cranial Surgery for Primary Intra-axial Neoplasms: A Systematic Review. World Neurosurg. 2023 07; 175:e167-e173. Bui N, Kuo C, Brown NJ, Dzihic E, Gendreau J, Patel NA, Patel S, Koester SW, Singh R, Abraham ME, Mammis A. PMID: 36924887.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    11. Staphylococcus Aureus Swabbing and Decolonization Before Neuromodulation Procedures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neuromodulation. 2023 Jul; 26(5):928-937. Patel N, Gold J, Brown NJ, Abraham M, Beyer RS, Yang C, Moore JR, Saunders ST, Shahrestani S, Gendreau J, Mammis A. PMID: 36198512.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions:    Fields:    Translation:HumansCells
    12. The Use of Psychedelics in the Treatment of Medical Conditions: An Analysis of Currently Registered Psychedelics Studies in the American Drug Trial Registry. Cureus. 2022 Sep; 14(9):e29167. Kurtz JS, Patel NA, Gendreau JL, Yang C, Brown N, Bui N, Picton B, Harris M, Hatter M, Beyer R, Sahyouni R, Diaz-Aguilar LD, Castellanos J, Schuster N, Abraham ME. PMID: 36259015; PMCID: PMC9567237.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 11  
    13. Investigating Deep Brain Stimulation of the Habenula: A Review of Clinical Studies. Neuromodulation. 2023 Feb; 26(2):292-301. Abraham ME, Ong V, Gendreau J, Brown NJ, Choi EH, Shlobin NA, Yang CY, Shahrestani S, Himstead AS, Detchou DK, Patel N, Gold J, Sahyouni R, Diaz-Aguilar LD, Ben-Haim S. PMID: 35840520.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    14. The Current State of Radiotherapy for Pediatric Brain Tumors: An Overview of Post-Radiotherapy Neurocognitive Decline and Outcomes. J Pers Med. 2022 Jun 27; 12(7). Major N, Patel NA, Bennett J, Novakovic E, Poloni D, Abraham M, Brown NJ, Gendreau JL, Sahyouni R, Loya J. PMID: 35887547; PMCID: PMC9315742.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 7  
    15. The minimally conscious state: an analysis of current clinical trials registered in ClinicalTrials.gov. Ann Palliat Med. 2022 Jun; 11(6):2131-2138. Produturi GR, Kurtz JS, Brown NJ, Choi AE, Ibrahim LI, Gendreau J, Shahrestani S, Sahyouni R, Castellanos J, Abraham ME. PMID: 35610197.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    16. Peripheral Nerve Stimulation for Chronic Pain and Migraine: A Review. Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2022 05; 33(2):379-407. Erosa SC, Moheimani RS, Oswald JC, Castellanos JP, Abraham ME, Schuster NM. PMID: 35526976.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    17. Stereotactic radiosurgery for cerebellopontine meningiomas: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Br J Neurosurg. 2023 Apr; 37(2):199-205. Gendreau JL, Sheaffer K, Macdonald N, Craft-Hacherl C, Abraham M, Patel NV, Herschman Y, Lindley JG. PMID: 35475408.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    18. Characterizing Complications of Intracranial Responsive Neurostimulation Devices for Epilepsy Through a Retrospective Analysis of the Federal MAUDE Database. Neuromodulation. 2022 Feb; 25(2):263-270. Giles TX, Bennett J, Stone CE, Gendreau JL, Abraham M, Mammis A. PMID: 35125145.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 4     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    19. Bony fixation in the era of spinal robotics: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Clin Neurosci. 2022 Mar; 97:62-74. Himstead AS, Shahrestani S, Brown NJ, Produturi G, Shlobin NA, Al Jammal O, Choi EH, Ransom SC, Daniel Diaz-Aguilar L, Sahyouni R, Abraham M, Pham MH. PMID: 35065405.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    20. Management of pediatric clival chordoma with extension to the craniocervical junction and occipito-cervical fusion: illustrative case. J Neurosurg Case Lessons. 2021 Nov 22; 2(21):CASE21434. Liu MA, Gendreau JL, Loya JJ, Brown NJ, Keith A, Sahyouni R, Abraham ME, Gonda D, Levy ML. PMID: 36060426; PMCID: PMC9435547.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions:
    21. Characterizing internet search patterns for neurologic and neurosurgical conditions following celebrity diagnosis. J Neurosurg Sci. 2023 Aug; 67(4):523-528. Ward MS, Feldman MJ, Ward BN, Ong V, Brown NJ, Shahrestani S, Yi Yang C, Abraham ME, Paskhover B, Nanda A. PMID: 34763394.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 3     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    22. Correction: Characterizing Complications of Deep Brain Stimulation Devices for the Treatment of Parkinsonian Symptoms Without Tremor: A Federal MAUDE Database Analysis. Cureus. 2021 Aug; 13(8):c46. Bennett J, MacGuire J, Novakovic E, Huynh H, Jones K, Gendreau JL, Mammis A, Abraham ME. PMID: 34422501; PMCID: PMC8370444.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions:
    23. High Frequency 10 kHz Spinal Cord Stimulation as a First Line Programming Option for Patients With Chronic Pain: A Retrospective Study and Review of the Current Evidence. Cureus. 2021 Aug; 13(8):e17220. Abraham ME, Gold J, Dondapati A, Sheaffer K, Gendreau JL, Mammis A. PMID: 34540447; PMCID: PMC8442632.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2  
    24. Characterizing Adverse Events of Cranioplasty Implants After Craniectomy: A Retrospective Review of the Federal Manufacturer and User Facility Device Experience Database. Cureus. 2021 Jul; 13(7):e16795. Hacherl CC, Patel NA, Jones K, Ruh NB, Gendreau JL, Abraham ME, Mammis A. PMID: 34513401; PMCID: PMC8405381.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2  
    25. Timing of Surgical Intervention for Dysphagia in Patients With Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Clin Spine Surg. 2021 07 01; 34(6):220-227. Gendreau JL, Sheaffer K, Bennett J, Abraham M, Patel NV, Herschman Y, Ruh N, Lindley JG. PMID: 33239502.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    26. Complications associated with deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's disease: a MAUDE study. Br J Neurosurg. 2021 Oct; 35(5):625-628. Ward M, Ahmed M, Markosian C, Ezike JZ, Agrawal R, Randhawa K, Liang Z, Abraham M, Paskhover B, Mammis A. PMID: 34151665.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    27. Differentiating Glioblastomas from Solitary Brain Metastases: An Update on the Current Literature of Advanced Imaging Modalities. Cancers (Basel). 2021 Jun 13; 13(12). Fordham AJ, Hacherl CC, Patel N, Jones K, Myers B, Abraham M, Gendreau J. PMID: 34199151; PMCID: PMC8231515.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 16  
    28. Characterizing Complications of Deep Brain Stimulation Devices for the Treatment of Parkinsonian Symptoms Without Tremor: A Federal MAUDE Database Analysis. Cureus. 2021 Jun; 13(6):e15539. Bennett J, MacGuire J, Novakovic E, Huynh H, Jones K, Gendreau JL, Mammis A, Abraham ME. PMID: 34277165; PMCID: PMC8269991.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 5  
    29. Simultaneous Robotic Single-Position Surgery (SR-SPS) with Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Case Series. World Neurosurg. 2021 07; 151:e1036-e1043. Diaz-Aguilar LD, Shah V, Himstead A, Brown NJ, Abraham ME, Pham MH. PMID: 34033960.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 12     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    30. Intrathecal baclofen, selective dorsal rhizotomy, and extracorporeal shockwave therapy for the treatment of spasticity in cerebral palsy: a systematic review. Neurosurg Rev. 2021 Dec; 44(6):3209-3228. Kudva A, Abraham ME, Gold J, Patel NA, Gendreau JL, Herschman Y, Mammis A. PMID: 33871733.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 15     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    31. Neuromodulation, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Spinal Cord Stimulation on YouTube: A Content-Quality Analysis of Search Terms. World Neurosurg. 2021 07; 151:e156-e162. Ward M, Abraham ME, Craft-Hacherl C, Nicheporuck A, Ward B, Pashkhover B, Gendreau J, Mammis A. PMID: 33831615.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    32. Intrathecal and intracerebroventricular dopamine for Parkinson's disease. Clin Neurol Neurosurg. 2021 01; 200:106374. Abraham ME, Gold J, Dondapati A, Gendreau J, Mammis A, Herschman Y. PMID: 33290887.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    33. Surgical Outcomes After Single-Level Endoscopic Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Cureus. 2020 Oct 20; 12(10):e11052. Stone CE, Myers BL, Gupta S, Giles TX, Patel NA, Gendreau JL, Abraham ME, Mammis A. PMID: 33224649; PMCID: PMC7676448.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 1  
    34. Characterizing Complications of Intracranial Responsive Neurostimulation Devices for Epilepsy Through a Retrospective Analysis of the Federal MAUDE Database. Neuromodulation. 2020 Sep 02. Giles TX, Bennett J, Stone CE, Gendreau JL, Abraham M, Mammis A. PMID: 32881224.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 1     Fields:    
    35. The Current State of Clinical Trials Studying Hydrocephalus: An Analysis of ClinicalTrials.gov. Cureus. 2020 Aug 25; 12(8):e10029. Abraham ME, Povolotskiy R, Gold J, Ward M, Gendreau JL, Mammis A. PMID: 32983722; PMCID: PMC7515805.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 1  
    36. A Retrospective Analysis of the Demographics, Treatment, and Survival Outcomes of Patients with Desmoplastic Nodular Medulloblastoma Using the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Database. Cureus. 2020 Jul 07; 12(7):e9042. Gendreau JL, Gupta S, Giles TX, Stone CE, Abraham ME, Lindley JG. PMID: 32782862; PMCID: PMC7410514.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 1  
    37. Classifying Device-Related Complications Associated With Intrathecal Baclofen Pumps: A MAUDE Study. World Neurosurg. 2020 07; 139:e652-e657. Abraham M, Gold J, Dweck J, Ward M, Gendreau J, Panse N, Holani K, Gupta P, Mammis A. PMID: 32339729.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 1     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    38. Encephalopathy of Unknown Origin in a Baclofen Patient: Case Report and Review of the Literature. World Neurosurg. 2020 Apr; 136:136-139. Gold J, Zhao K, Abraham M, Behmer Hansen R, Lad M, Mammis A. PMID: 31954899.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    39. Complications of Palatal Pillar Implants: An analysis of the MAUDE database and literature review. Am J Otolaryngol. 2020 Jan - Feb; 41(1):102303. Povolotskiy R, Abraham ME, Leverant AB, Bresler A, Paskhover B. PMID: 31732316.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    40. Minimally invasive trigeminal ablation in patients with refractory trigeminal neuralgia who are ineligible for intracranial intervention. J Clin Neurosci. 2019 Dec; 70:42-46. Tajali Y, Ward M, Abraham M, Hillen M, Mahmoud O, Herschman Y, Mammis A, Paskhover B. PMID: 31537461.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    41. The Educational Quality of Neurosurgical Resources on YouTube. World Neurosurg. 2019 Oct; 130:e660-e665. Ward M, Ward B, Abraham M, Nicheporuck A, Elkattawy O, Herschman Y, Mammis A, Liu JK, Paskhover B. PMID: 31276855.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 13     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    42. Risk Factors Associated with Lead Migration Requiring Revision in Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation. World Neurosurg. 2019 Aug; 128:e649-e652. Abraham ME, Potdar A, Ward M, Herschman Y, Mammis A. PMID: 31054337.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions:    Fields:    Translation:Humans
    43. Medscape. Occipital Nerve Stimulation: An Overview. 2019. Abraham ME, Ward M, Herschman Y, Mammis A. Medscape Journal. View Publication.
    44. The role of age in intracerebral hemorrhages. J Clin Neurosci. 2015 Dec; 22(12):1867-70. Camacho E, LoPresti MA, Bruce S, Lin D, Abraham M, Appelboom G, Taylor B, McDowell M, DuBois B, Sathe M, Sander Connolly E. PMID: 26375325.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 23     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    45. Influence on morbidity and mortality of neoadjuvant radiation and chemotherapy among cranial malignancy patients in the postoperative setting. J Clin Neurosci. 2015 Jun; 22(6):998-1001. Hein PN, Lieber B, Bruce E, Taylor B, Appelboom G, Abraham M, Connolly ES. PMID: 25769250.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 2     Fields:    Translation:Humans
    46. Smart wearable body sensors for patient self-assessment and monitoring. Arch Public Health. 2014; 72(1):28. Appelboom G, Camacho E, Abraham ME, Bruce SS, Dumont EL, Zacharia BE, D'Amico R, Slomian J, Reginster JY, Bruyère O, Connolly ES. PMID: 25232478; PMCID: PMC4166023.
      View in: PubMed   Mentions: 96  
    47. The Role of Age in Intracerebral Hemorrhage: An Intricate Relationship. Austin Journal of Cerebrovascular Diseases & Stroke. 2014; 5(1):1022. Camacho EJ, LoPresti MA, Bruce S, Lin D, Abraham ME, Connolly ES. View Publication.
    Mickey's Networks
    Concepts (148)
    Derived automatically from this person's publications.
    Explore
    _
    Co-Authors (16)
    People in Profiles who have published with this person.
    Explore
    _
    Similar People (60)
    People who share similar concepts with this person.
    Explore
    _
    Same Department
    Search Department
    _

    UCSD Profiles is managed by the UC San Diego Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI).
    This site is running Profiles RNS version UCSF-v3.1.0-15-g9ae42700 on PROFILES-PWEB03. We use cookies to operate our website. We also use cookies to analyze our site’s performance and improve your experience on our site. For more information about how we use cookies, please see our Website Terms of Use.

    Copyright © The Regents of the University of California