Dr. Michael Fehlings holds several academic positions at the University of Toronto. He is a
Professor in the Department of Surgery, Division of Neurosurgery. Research Director of the Division
of Neurosurgery, and a member of the Graduate Studies Institute of Medical Science. An additional
academic chair held by Dr. Fehlings is the Krembil Chair in Neural Repair and Regeneration at the
University Health Network (UHN), where he also holds the positions of Director of the Neural and
Sensory Sciences Program, Director of the Spinal Cord Clinic, Medical Director of the Spinal
Program and Staff Neurosurgeon. Dr. Fehlings resides at the UHN Toronto Western Hospital campus.

Following a Medical Degree from the University of Toronto, Dr. Fehlings was a surgical intern at
Queen's University. He did a residency in neurosurgery at the University of Toronto, as well as at
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre and at St. Michael's Hospital. His residency training continued at
the Toronto Hospital, where Dr. Fehlings was a resident in Neuropathology, Neurology, and
Neuroradiology. Additionally at the Toronto Hospital, Dr. Fehlings was Senior Resident of the
Surgical Intensive Care Unit and Chief Resident in the Division of Neurosurgery. Dr. Fehlings
postdoctoral research fellowships were with the research lab Playfair Neuroscience Unit part of the
University of Toronto and as a research fellow at NYU Medical Center.

Dr. Fehlings is an active member of many professional organizations including: the American
Association of Neurological Surgeons and Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Canadian Journal of
Neurological Sciences, North American Spine Society, Society for Neurosicience, Society for
Neurotrauma, Canadian Neurosurgical Society, Cervical Spine Research Society, International
Neurotrauma Society, and the Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves as well
as the Joint Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care.

Dr. Fehlings is Deputy Editor-in Chief for the journal Spine, and an Editorial Board Member for the
Journal of Neuro-Orthopedics, Journal of Neurotrauma, and the Journal of Spinal Disorders.

Dr. Fehlings is a recipient of numerous research and investigation grants which is reflected in the
amount of research he has published and contributed to scientific writing.
He has contributed 17 chapters to medical books and proceedings. He has published 97 abstracts of
his research, and published over 60 peer-reviewed journal articles. His poster presentations,
scientific exhibits and movie presentations number over 70. In addition, Dr. Fehlings has presented
95 peer-reviewed papers at scientific meetings, and lists 90 presentations at hospitals,
universities and conferences.

Dr. Fehlings commitment to spine patients is further reflected in his volunteer work for Think
First, a charitable organization committed to preventing spinal cord injury in the young.

Michael G. Fehlings, M.D. Ph.D. is on the Spine Universe Editorial Board.

SpineUniverse articles from Michael G. Fehlings, M.D. Ph.D.
Evaluation of the Neuroprotective Effects of Sodium Channel Blockers after Spinal Cord Injury
A discussion about the effectiveness of systemic Na+ channel blockers in spinal cord injury.
Posterior Occipitocervical Instrumentation and Fusion for Ventral Compression in Rheumatoid
Arthritis: Case Report
Case Report for posterior occipitocervical instrumentation and fusion for ventral compression in
rheumatoid arthritis.
The Role and Timing of Decompression in Acute Spinal Cord Injury
Abstract concerning conservative care and preventive measures of acute spinal cord injury.