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American Board of Neurological Surgery
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Patient Rating
Patients praise Dr. Mahan for clear, thorough explanations and strong clinical knowledge, often noting that he reviews scans and outlines treatment options in a way they can understand. Many comments highlight his empathetic bedside manner, professionalism, and willingness to listen and involve patients in decision-making, which builds trust and confidence. Overall feedback emphasizes that patients feel well cared for, informed about their care plans, and confident in his surgical skill.
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Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments |
Neurosurgery
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| Board Certification |
American Board of Neurological Surgery
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Education history
| Undergraduate | Molecular Biology - Princeton University | A.B. |
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| Professional Medical | Medicine - Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons | M.D. |
| Internship/Residency | Neurosurgery - Barrow Neurological Institute | Intern/Resident |
| Fellowship | Peripheral Nerve and Microvascular - Mayo Clinic | Fellow |
| Fellowship | Peripheral Nerve - University of California, San Diego | Fellow |
Selected Publications
Journal Article
- Hamrick F, Kim RB, Dailey AT, Bisson EF, Mahan MA, Mazur M (2026). Impact of Cage Material (PEEK vs. Titanium) on Subsidence, Fusion, and Patient-reported Outcomes After Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion. Clinical spine surgery, 39(5), E208-E216.
- Wilson TJ, Ali ZS, Davis GA, Dengler NF, Desai K, Garozzo D, Guedes F, Heinen CPG, Hong J, Jacques LG, Jitpun E, Kretschmer T, Mahan MA, Midha R, Pondaag W, Puffer RC, Rasulic L, Ray WZ, Rizk E, Rodriguez-Aceves CA, Saadeh YS, Shapira Y, Socolovsky M, Spinner RJ, Zager E (2026). Core outcomes in nerve surgery: development of a core outcome set for lateral femoral cutaneous neuropathy. Journal of neurosurgery, 144(5), 1224-1232.
- Mahan MA, Chou D, Dailey AT, Fessler RG, Ghogawala Z, Harrop JS, Levi AD, Resnick DK, Sciubba DM, Steinmetz MP, Theodore N, Uribe JS, Wang MY, Contributor (2026). Complications of spine surgery. Neurosurgical focus, 60(3), E2.
- Mosa A, Li NY, Chamessian A, Crock LW, Curtin CM, Belzberg A, Buday S, Loeffler BJ, Janney C, Mahan MA, Moore A (2026). Perioperative Treatment of Neuropathic Pain (Nerve SPACE 2025). Journal of hand surgery global online, 8(2), 100936.
- Zhang JK, Botterbush KS, Gerling J, Spence LE, O'Malley DS, Mercier P, Mahan MA, Dailey AT, Mazur MD, Mattei T (2026). Healthcare fraud and abuse in spine surgery: a review of medicolegal actions brought by the United States federal government. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine, 44(5), 777-787.
- Emamhadi M, Shoubash L, Haghani Dogahe M, Zarei R, Bashiri Aliabadi S, Mahan M (2026). Impact on pulmonary function from phrenic nerve transfer: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of neurosurgery, 1-12.
- Manzanera Esteve IV, Gutama B, Cornely RM, Ling Y, Christopher KS, Wang P, Lombardi K, Perdikis G, Mahan MA, Dortch R, Thayer W (2026). Diffusion MRI as A Biomarker for Monitoring Recovery After Surgical Repair of Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Injuries: A Longitudinal Case Series. Research square,
- Hamrick F, Karsy M, Joyce E, Sherrod B, Mahan MA, Dailey A (2026). C1-C2 Stabilization: Do Intrafacet Spacers Add any Stiffness to Traditional C1-C2 Fixation?. Clinical spine surgery,
- Noroozi Gilandehi S, Shoubash L, Leyendecker J, Konakondla S, Kashlan O, Derman P, Telfeian AE, Hofstetter CP, Mahan M (2026). Physical activity and patient-reported outcomes after decompressive endoscopic lumbar spine surgery. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine, 1-11.
- Wilson TJ, Ali ZS, Davis GA, Dengler NF, Desai K, Garozzo D, Guedes F, Jack MM, Jacques LG, Kretschmer T, Mahan MA, Midha R, Pondaag W, Puffer RC, Rasulic L, Ray WZ, Rizk E, Rodriguez-Aceves CA, Shapira Y, Smith BW, Socolovsky M, Spinner RJ, Zager E (2025). Core outcomes in nerve surgery: development of a core outcome set for common peroneal (fibular) neuropathy. Journal of neurosurgery, 142(2), 538-546.
- Zhang JK, Javeed S, Greenberg JK, Yakdan S, Noroozi Gilandehi S, Shah LM, Iyer RR, Dailey AT, Bisson EF, Mahan MA, Mazur MD, Song SK, Ray W (2025). The Role of the Glymphatic System in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy: Insights From Advanced Imaging. Clinical spine surgery, 38(4), 204-212.
- Wilson TJ, Ali ZS, Davis GA, Dengler NF, Desai K, Garozzo D, Guedes F, Jacques LG, Kretschmer T, Mahan MA, Midha R, Puffer RC, Rasulic L, Ray WZ, Rizk E, Rodriguez-Aceves CA, Shapira Y, Socolovsky M, Spinner RJ, Zager E (2025). Core outcomes in nerve surgery: development of a core outcome set for sciatic injury and neuropathy evaluation. Journal of neurosurgery, 143(2), 568-577.
- Haghani Dogahe M, Mahan MA, Zhang M, Bashiri Aliabadi S, Rouhafza A, Karimzadhagh S, Feizkhah A, Monsef A, Habibi Roudkenar (2025). Advancing Prosthetic Hand Capabilities Through Biomimicry and Neural Interfaces. Neurorehabilitation and neural repair, 39(6), 481-494.
- Leyendecker J, Mahan M, Findlay MC, Prasse T, Köster M, Rumswinkel L, Shenker T, Eysel P, Bredow J, Zaki MM, Konakondla S, Kashlan ON, Derman P, Telfeian A, Hofstetter CP, Endoscopic Spine Research Group (ESRG (2025). Full-endoscopic spinal decompression or discectomy show benefits regarding 30-day readmission rates when compared to other spine surgery techniques: a propensity score matched analysis. The spine journal, 25(5), 996-1005.
- Zhang JK, Javeed S, Greenberg JK, Yakdan S, Kaleem MI, Botterbush KS, Benedict B, Dibble CF, Sun P, Sherrod B, Dailey AT, Bisson EF, Mahan M, Mazur M, Song SK, Ray W (2025). Diffusion MRI Metrics Characterize Postoperative Clinical Outcomes After Surgery for Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Neurosurgery, 96(1), 69-77.
- Zhang JK, Yakdan S, Pruthi S, Kaleem MI, Chavda N, Lu J, Bagdady K, Wegenka L, Koch T, ReVeal M, Liu Y, Dibble CF, Greenberg JK, Javeed S, Hamrick FA, Twitchell S, Porche K, Gamboa NT, Sherrod BA, Mahan MA, Bisson EF, Dailey AT, Mazur MD, Ray W (2025). Segmental and overall lumbar lordosis after single-level minimally invasive transforaminal lumbar interbody fusion: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine, 43(1), 70-82.
- Borcherding S, Wood MD, Pinni SL, Schellhardt L, Faust AE, Behun MN, Skillen C, Chawla P, Kulkarni M, Demeter EA, Miller AD, Mahan MA, Brown BN, Soletti (2025). Prevention of nerve growth and evoked pain with a nerve cap graft device. NPJ Regenerative medicine, 10(1), 29.
- Benedict B, Javeed S, Kaleem M, Zhang JK, Yakdan S, Botterbush K, Wen H, Chen Y, Belzberg A, Tuffaha S, Burks SS, Levi AD, Zager EL, Faraji AH, Mahan MA, Midha R, Wilson TJ, Juknis N, Greenberg JK, Ray WZ, Nerve Transfers in Spinal Cord Injury (NT-SCI) Consortiu (2025). Sex-Related Differences in Functional and Neurological Outcomes of Spinal Cord Injury. Neurosurgery, 98(1), 246-255.
- Findlay MC, Kim RB, Warner WS, Sherrod BA, Park S, Mazur MD, Mahan M (2024). Identification of an operative time threshold for substantially increased postoperative complications among elderly spine surgery patients. Global spine journal, 14(5), 1532-1541.
- Javeed S, Zhang JK, Greenberg JK, Botterbush K, Benedict B, Plog B, Gupta VP, Dibble C, Khalifeh JM, Wen H, Chen Y, Park Y, Belzberg A, Tuffaha S, Burks SS, Levi AD, Zager EL, Faraji AH, Mahan MA, Midha R, Wilson TJ, Juknis N, Ray W (2024). Impact of Upper Limb Motor Recovery on Functional Independence after Traumatic Low Cervical Spinal Cord Injury. Journal of neurotrauma, 41(9-10), 1211-1222.
- Maldonado AA, Mahan MA, Carter JM, Amrami KK, Marek T, Spinner R (2024). Exuberant circumferential fibroproliferative neuromas in lipomatosis of nerve: a unifying theory. Illustrative case. Journal of neurosurgery. Case lessons, 7(3),
- Findlay MC, Twitchell S, Mahan M (2024). Exoscope for revision of right lateral femoral cutaneous nerve decompression. Neurosurgical focus, 10(1), V18.
- Wilson TJ, Ali ZS, Davis GA, Dengler NF, Desai K, Garozzo D, Guedes F, Jack MM, Jacques LG, Kretschmer T, Mahan MA, Midha R, Pondaag W, Puffer RC, Rasuli¿ L, Ray WZ, Rizk E, Rodriguez-Aceves CA, Shapira Y, Smith BW, Socolovsky M, Spinner RJ, Zager E (2024). Core outcomes in nerve surgery: development of a core outcome set for brachial plexus and upper extremity nerve injuries. Journal of neurosurgery, 141(2), 474-483.
- Findlay MC, Tenhoeve SA, Twitchell S, Sherrod BA, Mahan M (2024). Percutaneous Screw Distraction for Anatomic Restoration: Case Series. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.),
- Zhang JK, Yakdan S, Kaleem MI, Javeed S, Greenberg JK, Botterbush KS, Benedict B, Reis M, Hongsermeier-Graves N, Twitchell S, Sherrod B, Mazur MS, Mahan MA, Dailey AT, Bisson EF, Song SK, Ray W (2024). Spinal cord metrics derived from diffusion MRI: improvement in prognostication in cervical spondylotic myelopathy compared with conventional MRI. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine, 41(5), 639-647.
- Mitha R, Mahan MA, Patel RP, Colan JA, Leyendecker J, Zaki MM, Harake ES, Kathawate V, Kashlan O, Konakondla S, Huang M, Elsayed GA, Hafez DM, Pennicooke B, Agarwal N, Hofstetter CP, Ogunlade J (2024). Lumbar Endoscopic Unilateral Laminectomy for Bilateral Decompression in Degenerative Spondylolisthesis. World neurosurgery, 191, e644-e651.
- Mahan M (2023). Neurectomies for treatment of stroke-related upper extremity spasticity. Neurosurgical focus, 8(1), V15.
- Abou-Al-Shaar H, Karsy M, Eli IM, Agarwal JP, Gociman B, Mahan M (2023). Masseter-to-facial nerve transfer for facial nerve reanimation. Neurosurgical focus, 8(1), V6.
- Mahan MA, Prasse T, Kim RB, Sivakanthan S, Kelly KA, Kashlan ON, Bredow J, Eysel P, Wagner R, Bajaj A, Telfeian AE, Hofstetter C (2023). Full-endoscopic spine surgery diminishes surgical site infections - a propensity score-matched analysis. The spine journal, 23(5), 695-702.
- Warner WS, Stubben C, Yeoh S, Light AR, Mahan M (2023). Next-generation RNA sequencing elucidates transcriptomic signatures of pathophysiologic nerve regeneration. Scientific reports, 13(1), 8856.
- Javeed S, Greenberg JK, Zhang JK, Plog B, Dibble CF, Benedict B, Botterbush K, Khalifeh JM, Wen H, Chen Y, Park Y, Belzberg AJ, Tuffaha S, Burks SS, Levi AD, Zager EL, Faraji AH, Mahan MA, Midha R, Wilson TJ, Juknis N, Ray W (2023). Association of upper-limb neurological recovery with functional outcomes in high cervical spinal cord injury. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine, 39(3), 355-362.
- Mahan M (2023). Endoscopic-Assisted Ulnar Nerve Anterior Transposition: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.),
- Sanders JC, MacWilliams BA, Prasad S, Mahan M (2023). Highly selective motor nerve block and movement analysis for preoperative evaluation of complex spastic gait. NeuroRehabilitation, 53, 131-141.
- Findlay MC, Hamrick FA, Kim RB, Twitchell S, Mahan M (2023). Hospital cost differences between open and endoscopic lumbar spine decompression surgery. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine, 40(1), 77-83.
- Wilson TJ, Davis GA, Dengler NF, Guedes F, Hébert-Blouin MN, Jack MM, Jacques LG, Kretschmer T, Mahan MA, Midha R, Pondaag W, Puffer RC, Rasulic L, Ray WZ, Rizk E, Rodriguez-Aceves CA, Shapira Y, Smith BW, Socolovsky M, Spinner RJ, Zager E (2023). Core outcomes in nerve surgery: development of a core outcome set for ulnar neuropathy at the elbow. Journal of neurosurgery, 140(2), 489-497.
- Behun MN, Kulkarni M, Nolfi AL, France CT, Skillen CD, Mahan MA, Soletti L, Brown B (2023). Porcine Acellular Nerve-Derived Hydrogel Improves Outcomes of Direct Muscle Neurotization in Rats. Tissue engineering. Part A, 30(1-2), 84-93.
- Black SR, Janson A, Mahan M, Anderson J, Butson C (2022). Identification of Deep Brain Stimulation Targets for Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury Using Localized Increases in White Matter Fiber Cross Section. Neuromodulation, 25(2), 276-285.
- Kim RB, Bounajem M, Hamrick F, Mahan M (2022). Optimal Donor Nerve to Restore Elbow Flexion After Traumatic Brachial Plexus Injury: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Neurosurgery, 90(1), 39-50.
- Gamboa NT, Mahan M (2022). Dorsal Transsacral Foramen Approach for Pelvic Nerve Sheath Tumor: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.), 22, e167.
- Warner WS, Mahan M (2022). What is a high-quality randomized controlled trial?. Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.), 23, 607-609.
- Merchant S, Yeoh S, Mahan MA, Hsu E (2022). Simultaneous Quantification of Anisotropic Microcirculation and Microstructure in Peripheral Nerve. Journal of clinical medicine, 11(11),
- Faust AE, Soletti L, Cwalina NA, Miller AD, Wood MD, Mahan MA, Cheetham J, Brown B (2022). Development of an acellular nerve cap xenograft for neuroma prevention. Journal of biomedical materials research. Part A, 110(11), 1738-1748.
- Sherrod BA, Kim R, Hunsaker J, Rada C, Christensen C, Stoddard GJ, Brodke D, Mahan MA, Mazur MD, Bisson EF, Dailey A (2022). Postoperative ileus risk after posterior thoracolumbar fusion performed with total intravenous anesthesia versus inhaled anesthesia. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine, 38(3), 307-312.
- Ali R, Hagan MJ, Shaaya E, Leary OP, Feler J, Bajaj A, Gokaslan Z, Konakondla S, Mahan MA, Wagner R, Lewandrowski KU, Telfeian A (2022). Endoscopic Techniques for Spinal Oncology: A Systematic Literature Review. International journal of spine surgery, 17(3), 343-349.
- Yeoh S, Warner WS, Bromberg M, Mahan M (2022). Retrograde Labeling Correlates with Motor Unit Number Estimation in Rapid-Stretch Nerve Injury. Muscle & nerve, 67(2), 169-176.
- Javeed S, Dibble CF, Greenberg JK, Zhang JK, Khalifeh JM, Park Y, Wilson TJ, Zager EL, Faraji AH, Mahan MA, Yang LJ, Midha R, Juknis N, Ray W (2022). Upper Limb Nerve Transfer Surgery in Patients With Tetraplegia. JAMA network open, 5(11), e2243890.
- Mahan M (2022). Endoscopic Resection of Intraspinal Malignant Atypical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.), 24(4), E286.
- Marek T, Mahan MA, Carter JM, Howe BM, Bartos R, Amrami KK, Spinner R (2021). What's known and what's new in adipose lesions of peripheral nerves?. Acta neurochirurgica, 163(3), 835-842.
- Wilson TJ, Hamrick F, Alzahrani S, Dibble CF, Koduri S, Pendleton C, Saleh S, Ali ZS, Mahan MA, Midha R, Ray WZ, Yang LJS, Zager EL, Spinner R (2021). Analysis of the effect of intraoperative neuromonitoring during resection of benign nerve sheath tumors on gross-total resection and neurological complications. Journal of neurosurgery, 1-10.
- Zhang M, Tong E, Hamrick F, Lee EH, Tam LT, Pendleton C, Smith BW, Hug NF, Biswal S, Seekins J, Mattonen SA, Napel S, Campen CJ, Spinner RJ, Yeom KW, Wilson TJ, Mahan M (2021). Machine-Learning Approach to Differentiation of Benign and Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors: A Multicenter Study. Neurosurgery, 89(3), 509-517.
- Mahan MA, Eli I, Hamrick F, Abou-Al-Shaar H, Shingleton R, Tucker Balun K, Edgley S (2021). Highly Selective Partial Neurectomies for Spasticity: A Single-Center Experience. Neurosurgery, 89(5), 827-835.
- Zhang M, Tong E, Wong S, Hamrick F, Mohammadzadeh M, Rao V, Pendleton C, Smith BW, Hug NF, Biswal S, Seekins J, Napel S, Spinner RJ, Mahan MA, Yeom KW, Wilson T (2021). Machine Learning Approach to Differentiation of Peripheral Schwannomas and Neurofibromas: A Multi-Center Study. Neuro-oncology, 24, 601-609.
- Marek T, Amrami KK, Spinner RJ, Mahan M (2021). Bilateral Nerve Involvement in Lipomatosis of Nerve. Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances, 30(1), 44-49.
- Black SR, King JB, Mahan MA, Anderson J, Butson C (2021). Functional Hyperconnectivity and Task-Based Activity Changes Associated With Neuropathic Pain After Spinal Cord Injury: A Pilot Study. Frontiers in neurology, 12, 613630.
- Abou-Al-Shaar H, Mahan M (2021). Highly Selective Partial Neurectomy for Lower-Extremity Spasticity: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.), 20(6), E442-E443.
- Kim RB, Kundu B, Mahan M (2021). Endoscopic Posterior Approach for Cervicothoracic and Upper Thoracic Foraminotomies: 2-Dimensional Operative Video. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.), 20(5), E378.
- Yeoh S, Warner WS, Eli I, Mahan M (2020). Rapid-stretch injury to peripheral nerves: comparison of injury models. Journal of neurosurgery, 1-11.
- Warner WS, Yeoh S, Light A, Zhang J, Mahan M (2020). Rapid-Stretch Injury to Peripheral Nerves: Histologic Results. Neurosurgery, 86(3), 437-445.
- Kim RB, Wilkerson C, Karsy M, Joyce E, Rolston JD, Couldwell WT, Mahan M (2020). Prolonged Length of Stay and Risk of Unplanned 30-Day Readmission After Elective Spine Surgery: Propensity Score-Matched Analysis of 33,840 Patients. Spine, 45(18), 1260-1268.
- Abou-Al-Shaar H, Dorius GT, Morton DA, Mahan M (2020). Distal nerve transfer for thenar palsy: A cadaveric study. Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.), 33(3), 414-418.
- Marek T, Mahan MA, Amrami KK, Blackburn PR, Caffes PL, Carter JM, Camilleri M, Spinner R (2020). Expanding the phenotypic spectrum of lipomatosis of the sciatic nerve: Early-onset colonic diverticular disease. Neurogastroenterology and motility, 32(10), e13917.
- Conger A, Sperry BP, Cheney CW, Burnham TM, Mahan MA, Onofrei LV, Cushman DM, Wagner GE, Shipman H, Teramoto M, McCormick Z (2020). The Effectiveness of Spinal Cord Stimulation for the Treatment of Axial Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review with Narrative Synthesis. Pain medicine (Malden, Mass.), 21(11), 2699-2712.
- Chavez JL, Porucznik CA, Gren LH, Guan J, Joyce E, Brodke DS, Dailey AT, Mahan MA, Hood RS, Lawrence BD, Spiker WR, Spina NT, Bisson E (2020). The Impact of Preoperative Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Postoperative Outcomes in Lumbar Spine Degenerative Disease: 3-Month and 12-Month Results of a Pilot Study. World neurosurgery, 139, e230-e236.
- Abou-Al-Shaar H, Awad AW, Mahan M (2020). Bilateral Suprascapular Nerve Injury and Novel Technique of Nerve Transfers for Restoration of External Rotation: Case Report. Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.), 18(4), 423-429.
- Mahan MA, Abou-Al-Shaar H, Karsy M, Warner W, Yeoh S, Palmer C (2019). Pathologic remodeling in human neuromas: insights from clinical specimens. Acta neurochirurgica, 161(12), 2453-2466.
- Mahan MA, Warner WS, Yeoh S, Light (2019). Rapid-stretch injury to peripheral nerves: implications from an animal model. Journal of neurosurgery, 1-11.
- Stilwill SE, Mills MK, Hansford BG, Allen H, Mahan M, Moore KR, Hanrahan C (2019). Practical Approach and Review of Brachial Plexus Pathology With Operative Correlation: What the Radiologist Needs to Know. Seminars in roentgenology, 54(2), 92-112.
- Khalifeh JM, Dibble CF, Van Voorhis A, Doering M, Boyer MI, Mahan MA, Wilson TJ, Midha R, Yang LJS, Ray W (2019). Nerve transfers in the upper extremity following cervical spinal cord injury. Part 2: Preliminary results of a prospective clinical trial. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine, 1-13.
- Khalifeh JM, Dibble CF, Van Voorhis A, Doering M, Boyer MI, Mahan MA, Wilson TJ, Midha R, Yang LJS, Ray W (2019). Nerve transfers in the upper extremity following cervical spinal cord injury. Part 1: Systematic review of the literature. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine, 1-12.
- Yeoh S, Mahan M (2019). Letter to the Editor. Brachial plexus stretch injury needs anatomical context. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine, 1-2.
- Marek T, Mahan MA, Carter JM, Amrami KK, Atkinson JLD, Spinner R (2019). Can Lipomatosis of the Nerve Occur or Extend Intradurally?. World neurosurgery, 129, e555-e560.
- Abou-Al-Shaar H, Mahan M (2019). Sciatic Nerve Intraneural Hematoma. World neurosurgery, 129, 170-171.
- Ray WZ, Mahan MA, Guo D, Guo D, Kliot (2017). An update on addressing important peripheral nerve problems: challenges and potential solutions. Acta neurochirurgica, 159(9), 1765-1773.
- Prasad NK, Mahan MA, Howe BM, Amrami KK, Spinner R (2017). A new pattern of lipomatosis of nerve: case report. Journal of neurosurgery, 126(3), 933-937.
- Mazur MD, Mahan MA, Shah LM, Dailey A (2017). Fate of S2-Alar-Iliac Screws After 12-Month Minimum Radiographic Follow-up: Preliminary Results. Neurosurgery, 80(1), 67-72.
- Mahan MA, Sanders LE, Guan J, Dailey AT, Taylor W, Morton D (2017). Anatomy of psoas muscle innervation: Cadaveric study. Clinical anatomy (New York, N.Y.), 30(4), 479-486.
- Brown JM, Mahan MA, Mandeville R, Carter B (2017). Establishing reconstructive neurosurgery as a subspecialty. Neurosurgical focus, 43(1), E7.
- Guan J, Holland CM, Schmidt MH, Dailey AT, Mahan MA, Bisson E (2017). Association of low perioperative prealbumin level and surgical complications in long-segment spinal fusion patients: A retrospective cohort study. International journal of surgery (London, England), 39, 135-140.
- Karsy M, Guan J, Ravindra VM, Stilwill S, Mahan M (2016). Diagnostic Quality of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Interpretation for Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumors: Can Malignancy Be Determined?. Journal of neurological surgery. Part A, Central European neurosurgery, 77(6), 495-504.
- Mahan MA, Prasad N, Spinner R (2015). The first radiographic image of a peripheral nerve disorder? Lipomatous macrodactyly (unrecognized lipomatosis of nerve). Acta neurochirurgica, 157(6), 1059-62; discussion 1062.
- Mahan MA, Gasco J, Mokhtee DB, Brown J (2015). Anatomical considerations of fascial release in ulnar nerve transposition: a concept revisited. Journal of neurosurgery, 123(5), 1216-22.
- Mahan MA, Vaz KM, Weingarten D, Brown JM, Shah S (2015). Altered ulnar nerve kinematic behavior in a cadaver model of entrapment. Neurosurgery, 76(6), 747-55.
- Karsy M, Guan J, Sivakumar W, Neil JA, Schmidt MH, Mahan M (2015). The genetic basis of intradural spinal tumors and its impact on clinical treatment. Neurosurgical focus, 39(2), E3.
- Mahan M (2015). Is fibromyalgia a real pathology?. World neurosurgery, 83(5), 717-8.
- Allison DW, Gertsch JH, Mahan MA, Sheean GL, Brown J (2014). Anesthesia considerations for monitoring TCMEPs in adults diagnosed with poliomyelitis as children: a case report. The Neurodiagnostic journal, 54(1), 28-35.
- Mahan MA, Ladak A, Johnston PB, Seningen JL, Amrami KK, Spinner R (2013). Unique occurrence of mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue lymphoma disseminated to peripheral nerves. Journal of surgical orthopaedic advances, 22(4), 321-5.
Review
- Muhlestein WE, Tenhoeve SA, Mahan M (2026). Using Endoscopic Approaches in the Surgical Management of Spinal Metastatic Disease. Journal of clinical medicine, 15(3),
- Muhlestein WE, Mahan M (2026). The neuromuscular junction: a critical component of functional recovery after peripheral nerve injury. Frontiers in surgery, 13, 1746207.
- Warner WS, Rose M, Yeoh S, Muhlestein WE, Noroozi Gilandehi S, Mahan M (2026). The neuroimmune microenvironment of peripheral nerve injury: mechanisms, pathophysiology, and therapeutic implications. Frontiers in surgery, 13, 1745990.
- Woodworth TT, Le A, Miller C, Conger A, Mahan MA, Cushman D (2024). Botulinum toxin injections for the treatment of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome: A systematic review. Muscle & nerve, 70(1), 28-35.
- Adler M, Pellett S, Sharma SK, Lebeda FJ, Dembek ZF, Mahan M (2022). Preclinical Evidence for the Role of Botulinum Neurotoxin A (BoNT/A) in the Treatment of Peripheral Nerve Injury. Microorganisms, 10(5), 886.
- Yeoh S, Warner WS, Merchant SS, Hsu EW, Agoston DV, Mahan M (2022). Incorporating Blood Flow in Nerve Injury and Regeneration Assessment. Frontiers in surgery, 9, 862478.
Book Chapter
- Mahan (2020). Peripheral nerve. 2021, 63-96.
- Brown J, Mahan M (2016). Parsonage Turner.
- Mahan M (2016). Common peroneal neuropathy.
- Brown J, D'Souza G, Mahan M (2016). Radial nerve injury.
- Brown J, Mahan M (2016). Thoracic outlet syndrome.
- Mahan M (2016). Carpal tunnel syndrome.
- Brown J, D'Souza G, Mahan M (2016). Median nerve injury.
- Brown J, Mahan M (2016). Ulnar nerve injury.
- Brown J, Mahan M (2016). Brachial plexus injury.
- Brown J, Mahan M (2016). Nerve sheath tumor.
- Mahan M (2016). Cubital tunnel syndrome.
- Mahan MA, Spinner R (2016). Nerves of the Upper Extremity. Chapter 91,
- Mahan M (2015). Common peroneal nerve entrapment across the fibular head. Chapter 115, 705-708.
- Mahan MA, Spinner R (2015). Clinical implications of anatomical variations of the upper extremity. 589-608.
Case Report
- Skedros JG, Cronin JT, Curtis KB, Montgomery JA, Richards BW, Mahan M (2026). Late Presentation of Brachial Plexus Traction Injury After Fixation of Chronic Clavicle Nonunion Mimicking Brachial Plexitis: A Case Report and Literature Review. Cureus, 18(2), e102930.
- Davis GA, Marek T, Amrami KK, Mahan MA, Spinner R (2020). Circumferential Adipose Lesion of the Sciatic Nerve. World neurosurgery, 140, 4-9.
- Gaber KM, Marek T, Meixensberger J, Spinner R, Mahan M (2019). A Clear Mystery: Recognizing Lipomatosis of the Nerve. Cureus, 11(7), e5290.
Editorial
- Shoubash L, Mahan M (2024). Editorial. Restoring hand opening is not magic, but consistently amazing. Journal of neurosurgery. Spine, 41(5), 619-620.
Letter
- Marek T, Mahan MA, Amrami KK, Spinner R (2019). Response to the Letter to the Editor "Lipomatosis of nerve and overgrowth syndrome: an intriguing and still unclear correlation". Acta neurochirurgica, 161(6), 1087-1088.
News & Podcasts
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This Dr Mahan really is great doctor very positive and actually knows what going on very intelligent.I just wish came to see him ,3 years ago maybe I wouldn't be on Gabapentin.
Dr. Mahan has great surgical skills and cared about me and my problem.
Very through and explained why he thought this was best plan of action for the timeframe.
I felt comfortable about his ability to perform the surgery he discussed.i felt like he listened and respected my contribution to my plan of care. He encouraged me to call with questions or concerns if they develop.
This so doctor is very patient and answered all my many questions. He really cares about my concerns and success with the procedure we discussed. Thanks Doc!
Dr. Mahan is the best neurosurgeon I have ever had. He can figure out the most difficult diagnosis. He always makes sure you understand everything before you leave. I won't see another neurosurgeon! He's a very kind person and treats you with the utmost respect.
Dr. Mahan was awesome! He was very patient and informative. He stayed late and worked me into his schedule at the last minute. His staff was also amazing at facilitating the visit. I'm very happy with my experience with him.
Excellent bedside manner.
Dr. Mark Mahan is the best of the best. He is the only one I would allow to do my back surgeries! He takes the time to explain everything. He's an excellent surgeon and a really kind person!
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I would definitely recommend Dr Mayan. Sat and answered all of my questions. My issues and care were very important to him and his staff.
Mark is a compassionate excellent clinician. He did a great job on my surgery. He didn't give up on me when I had another problem.
I appreciated him taking the time to explain things in a way I could understand.
Looks like an expert doctor.
Doctor Mahan and his team have been very courteous, prompt and thoughtful with their interactions. I look forward to a successful surgery.
Dr. Mahan truly cares about my care. I have total trust in his abilities to take care of my health.
Dr. Mahan is personable, engaging, willing to explain things in understandable terms (layman lingo). He instills confidence in his communication and explanations. My arm (dominant) works because of him. Thank you so much doc!
Dr. Mahan was very friendly, professional and helpful.
I am sure the doctor is talented in his operating room and evaluation role. I guess one cannot have it all. I would have liked a bit more "bedside manner" and a bit less efficiency.
When a specific surgery was suggested, I asked Dr. Mahan if he were in my place would he have the surgery performed on himself and he said yes. That gives me a lot more confidence in my decision to have Dr. Mahan be my surgeon. When we had our virtual interview he was very clear and descriptive showing us on the MRI where the problem areas were and answered all of my/our questions. Thank you for asking.
I truly trust that he would do the same for me as he would for a personal friend or one of his family members.. Goes out of his way to answer all questions.. grateful for him.
He was kind and willing to go through my long medical history. This helped us decide what would be my next step in treatment
He has his own agenda. Doesn't really care about the patient. He has a superior air about him. Almost narcissistic
Dr Mahan was a pleasure to meet with.
Dr. Mahan is a brilliant surgeon and provides magnificent, world class medical care, I'm blessed to be in his care, truly 5 Star medical provider... - [NAME REMOVED]
I trust Dr. Mahan. He is very knowledgeable, and he genuinely cares about me. What is more to say?
Very compassionate and listens to concerns explains everything very well and included me in decisions that needed to be made
I enjoyed my visite with him alot he was very informative and knew his stuff about my condition.
I've been needing a second fusion on my back for some time now. I've been dealing with fear about this procedure from the day it became obvious that I couldn't get away with ignoring it for much longer. Dr. Mahan totally changed that. He was friendly, knowledgeable, professional and explained things in a way that I totally understood (basically dumbing it down without making me feel like a dummy). I'm looking forward to working with him as my surgeon. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who needs a neurosurgeon for anything.
Quality dr gives me confidence in what I'm about to go through
Dr. Mahan was thorough, professional and someone I now trust completely....
Amiable, obviously skilled, very knowledgeable, explained the process well and kept me apprised of details during the procedure.
Dr. Mahan is the best! Very talented! He's kind and caring and always positive!
Very knowledgeable and informative
I have now consulted with 3 physicians about my need for a fusion at L5-S1. Dr. Mahan was, by far, the most informative and most willing to answer all of my questions. The others, while highly recommended, both seemed to be in a hurry and acted as if my needs were only routine. While the ALIF surgery may be routine for experienced neurosurgeons, it's certainly not routine for me, and I truly appreciate his demeanor, professionalism, patience and willingness to address all of the questions I had.
Dr Mahan is an amazing doctor. He truly seems to care about his patients. He always goes the extra mile to try to make me feel comfortable and does everything he can to help me with a problem that has bothered me for many years. I truly believe that he actually cares about my health and getting a positive outcome.
Special dr With great knowledge on treating my unique pain
Dr Mahan we'll never rush you out of the office he takes as much time that is needed
Dr Mahan is a highly talented neurosurgeon. His kind, friendly disposition and his ability to listen to patients comments/questions makes visits with him a pleasure. The best!
Dr. Mahan is very knowledgeable about peripheral pain. Very difficult to find a doctor that can treat the type of peripheral pain that I have. I am very lucky to have Dr. Mahan treating me as a patient
As good a dr as I could ever ask for
Dr Mahan is awesome! He treats me with respect and appears to genuinely care about me as a person. I have had severe neck and shoulder pain for about 30 years and Dr Mahan is not giving up on making me better. I really appreciate him.
I did research on Dr. Mahan before going to him. I was so impressed by his knowledge and accomplishments, and felt happy that I had him as my doctor. After meeting with him for the first time, I was even more impressed by his bedside manner and how he treats his patients. He is a wonderful doctor and I feel so lucky to have him taking care of me.
Dr Mahan acts like he genuinely cares about me as a patient. The only thing I don't like is that he is EXTREMELY hard to get an appointment with for anything and I have been in EXTREME pain for so long I am getting more and more impatient.
Amazing! Why can't all docs be like this???
He's the greatest dr I've been to at the u
He is personable and appears to care about me as a patient.
He is In my experience the BEST Doctor on the planet! Seriously, he is kind, caring, knowledgeable and I trust him 100%. I feel very honored and grateful to have him as my doctor.
Great bedside manner Very knowledgeable
Dr. Mahan was the greatest
The dude is just straight forward, tells you what to do, kind of doctor. I like that. Just super nice and makes sure all my questions are answered.
Very thorough and accommodating
Dr. Mayhan is very knowledgeable and concerned about his patients. I wouldn't trust any other neurosurgeon to operate on my spine.
See prior comments that sum it up well. Very impressed!
I trust this man with my life. He is a intelligent, caring, doctor who cares about his patients and humanity. You are very very lucky to have him at your hospital. Too bad there are not more people like him. He is simply the very best.
Mark is kind and very interested in fixing the problems you have! He is the ONLY one that was able or willing to fix the problems in my back.
100% the very best surgeon. Very professional informed & explained everything in detail to me. Made me feel comfortable & confident in him. My surgery was a success & improved my health immensely. Thanks to Dr Mahan
I was thrilled to speak with Dr. Mahan and cant wait to meet him in person! Dr. Mahan explained his perception of my issues based on the diagnostics to date. He very carefully outlined his proposed plan, incorporated my input, and walked through each part of the procedure, explaining both the good as well as the challenges.
See my above comments. Great experience. I like Dr Mahan. He is a great communicator and takes the time to make sure I understand what he is saying.
Dr. Mahan was very friendly and professional. He explained my medical problem, causes and what can be done to possibly fix it. He made sure I understood my DX AND THE PLAN OF CARE.
Simply put, he is the best .
Very knowledgeable and trustworthy doctor.
We were very happy with Dr. Mahan. He was courteous and friendly. He explained all about the procedure that they are planning on doing.
Dr Mayhan is a wonderful and knowledgeable Dr. Its too bad he cant do needed surgeries sooner.
Dr. Mahan is amazing! He does amazing work and is an incredible person!
Dr Mark Mahan spent a good amount of time with me. He listened to my concerns and also shared options with me
Dr Mayhan may come across as young with not that much experience, but, in fact,he is one of the leading Neurological Dr.s in the Country. He has a wonderful bedside manner, and he is always there is you have questions or concet
Amazing, kind, attentive, knowledgeable, and through Doctor. I felt like he cared for his patients.
Dr. Mahan listened and looked at my complaints and addressed them. I am very fortunate to have this opportunity to have my issues corrected with this highly professional doctor.
Very professional and caring. A true expert in his field. Absolutely recommend.
Mark Mahan makes me feel like I should continue to Drink at the fountain of life ....and NOT to just stand there and "Gargle".
Dr. Mahan is an amazing neurosurgeon. He listens, he cares, he explains my condition, available options, and the best treatment. I feel I am in the best hands with Dr. Mahan. I have recommended him to family, friends and colleagues.
I've been to 5 doctors before finding Dr.Mahan,and I'm praying for a solution. He is so kind and reassuring me that we will get to the solution we all can agree on so yes he included me in the decision. I really like his professionalism. His sence of humor too!
Nice professional demeanor. Caring, thorough and answered all questions and presented his own professional assessments.
Explained what was the problem and how we would fix it.
I would recommend this care provider top #1
Dr Mahan is an amazing doctor. He is very frank and open with me and listens to my concerns and then recommends a course of action. My quality of life is immensely improved by the care I have received from Dr Mahan.
Dr. Mahan answered every question I presented. He was very up front on honest with his answers. He treated me with great respect.
Dr Mark Mahan is an expert in his field. I am privileged to now have him as my Doctor.
Dr Mahan takes all the time you need to make sure you understand everything.
Dr Mayan is very professional and caring.
Dr Mahan is competent and his easy going demeanor instill great confidence
He couldn't be any nicer
Good
Dr Mahan listens to you and asks if you have concerns or questions!
Very personable and caring surgeon. He offered hope in a challenging situation and I feel very comfortable with him as a surgeon treating me.
Everything was good except for questions I forgot to ask!
Dr Mahan was kind, knowledgeable, unhurried & encouraging.
Great Doctor
Dr Mahan is amazing and so patient with our questionS!
Dr. Mahan treated me with such respect and concern. I never felt rushed. He was interested in my other concerns, too. He treated me not only as a patient but as a friend.
I was concerned about the nerve pathway information he provided which directly conflicted with information provided by 2 other providers
Excellent teamwork!
Mahan always cuts us off and tells us to stop talking because it is taking too long. His last comment was "the more time you spending going on talking on this call, the less time I can take to help you when off the call'
Very good doctor
Medical staff Doctors, NP, nurse, MA all great
We had a thorough and in-depth conversation about my condition, and in his usual way, and he assembled all the issues concisely and articulately. Dr. Mahan is a credit to your department, but I'm sure you already know that.
Dr Mayham did an excellent job with my misunderstanding of things I had been told or thought I knew.
We love Dr Mahan!
Excellent care in listening explaining and care given
DR MAHAN IS VERY INVOLVED IN MY CARE AND ALWAYS MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I HAVE OPTIONS.HE IS AN AMAZING DOCTOR AND SUCH A GREAT PERSON
Dr. Mahan is the best doctor I have ever been to. He knows my diagnosis without having to even look at my chart. He knows my goals and is doing everything he can to help me achieve them. The care and concern is genuine. He gives me honest and accurate information. I appreciate how honest he is.
It was so late everything was rushed and I did not have time for a good office visit.
greatest
I appreciated him reviewing the MRI and X-rays with us. Actually seeing them was very helpful.
Dr Mahan was very patient, informative, attentively listened and answered all my questions. He showed genuine care about me and my condition.
Doctor had obviously read my chart, asked great questions. Gave good explanations.
very comfortable environment
provider does not listen, and only one treatment option offered
One of the best doctors I have ever seen
Dr Mahan is always courteous and listens to my concerns.
this was the most thorough visit I've had in a long time! Dr Mahan explained this so well and was great with questions. he went above and beyond troubleshooting causes.
Dr. Mahan and his staff are the best.
Dr. Mahan took the time to thoroughly explain the procedure and addressed my concerns, as well as discussing fears and issues with the anesthesiologist. The two then worked proactively to ensure I was safely under anesthesia. It was the most positive surgical experience I have had in a long time.
great
I felt like Dr Mahan was truly concerned about my issue. he was very caring, he seemed like he was actually interested and not just there to hurry and see a patient and move on to the next
Dr Mayan treated me like a human being and was genuinely concerned for me and wanted the beat for me.
Dr. Mahan answered questions multiple doctors and surgeons before him couldn't. I'm so glad the last surgeon referred me to him.
Dr. Mahan was terrific in providing options
Dr. Mahan is an incredible person who has entered the world of medicine for all the right reasons. He wants to make a difference in the health of mankind. He has made my life so much better. I would trust my life and the lives of those I love to his capable hands and brilliant mind.
Dr. Mahan is a very kind and caring Dr. and skilled surgeon. My back is doing great and my lower back pain is gone. I am so grateful he performed my surgery. I would definitely recommend him.
I am always treated like an important patient.
Dr. Mahan is very easy to work with and a great help to understanding what is going on and what the options are.
Doctor took extra X-rays and discussed her inflamed intestines and need to take aggressive action having her get a bowel movement before surgery the next day. also making sure she has good bowel movements after surgery
Dr Mayhan was great at explaining everything to me.
I felt listened to and that the options were reasonable.
extremely helpful, polite, explains well, one of the most wonderful doctors I have ever been to!
My doctor did listen to our questions well and offered several methods, or approaches to fixing the problem. Unfortunately, my Phantom Limb Pain is such a huge mystery, that doctors (the many doctors who have attempted to fix it) are more-or-less, shooting in the dark when trying to negate the pain. Their attempts, however noble, were fruitless with regards to success.
Dr. Mahan is going incredibly personable. He took plenty of time to listen to my questions and he provided answers for everything. He showed me my scans so that I could understand his explanations. He made me feel so much better about the status of my treatment. I feel so safe and cared for by Dr. Mahan.
Dr. Mahan and his staff are always good. I always feel comfortable with all of them
Dr Mahan explained everything very well. The meeting was extremely informative. I learned a great deal about my injury. I was more than satisfied with the whole experience.
All discussions were easy to understand
Dr. Mahan discussed my issue and treatment very thoroughly. I was totally impressed with his professionalism and compassion
couldn't have ask for service....professional, caring, kind and concerned. I was his number one priority.
Dr Mahan is very conscientious about explaining options and possible outcomes.
I have never felt so informed in all of my medical experiences
My Dr. walked me through the risks of my surgery and the anxieties that I was having about it.
Answered all my questions and his explanation was very good. I have a lot of faith in him. He is a very good surgeon.
Dr. Mahan is interested in my well being and provides the best care possible. His explanation of my care was in depth and I understood completely at the end of my appointment
I am from Montana and was transferred to Utah. Montana has relatively good care. If you conjugate the word good however you get..GOOD...BETTER....BEST. Utah has the BEST of the BEST medical care. My doctors and staff members are absolutely excellent.
Dr Mahan knows his stuff.
After my 2 very positive visits with Dr. Mahan's PA, I was very optomistic about my appt. and treatment plan with Dr. Mahan. When he came in and started talking to me about what he thought was happening, I could tell right away that he was not familiar with my case at all. When I asked him about my particular situation explaining that I had had a hip replacement, he was very surprised and asked about it. When I started to explain the situation for having one at my age, he cut me off and wanted to move on. His PA had originally talked to me about options for after my injection. Dr. Mahan just said that if this injection didn't work, then the problem was in the artificial hip.
Dr. Mahan was very attentive. He listened to my concerns. he provided his thoughts on what I was experiencing. we even agreed that there may be a multitude of things I'm experiencing now, so it may take a while. I didn't feel rushed or ignored.
I have recommended Dr. Mahan to a neighbor. She set an appointment and will be seeing his PA in a few weeks.
Dr Mahan was great in explaining to me what we need to do next.
The next treatment that was explained to me was on the scary side but after an episode in Rock Springs today I contacted Dr. Mayhan to go ahead with the procedure that he felt was the next step for my nerve damage from the umbrella accident. I have complete faith in Dr. Mayhan and his staff.
Dr Mahan did an excellent job listening to my questions and concerns regarding my condition. He took his time going over my MRI's & other reports and gave me solid advice on possible next steps.
Dr. Mahan was very upfront and honest about the challenges of the situation I'm in. He informed me of the different options, let me know what he thought about it, and then let me have the ultimate decision of what to do.
Very good discussion to prepare me for surgery.
I wasn't asked if I was satisfied with the his decision of what I was going to happen. Or if I felt willing to take the chance of surgery for pain relief.
respectful, clear, interested, informative
excellent care and support
It was all good
Dr. Mahan was very honest about the state of my condition and was also very reassuring of the treatment he can provide. He seemed to truly care about my state of health.
He was helpful in explaining what he has in mind as far as a surgery plan & put my mind @ ease concerning several questions that I had!
I have great trust and confidence in Dr. Mahan
great service
Thank you Dr. Mahan for getting me in. I was very impressed and pleased that he listened to me and was able to convince the board to continue with my much needed surgery, especially during the current covid 19 crisis.