Bakhtiar Yamini, MD

Associate Professor of Surgery

Bakhtiar Yamini, MD, specializes in neuro-oncology, and he is an expert in minimally invasive neurosurgery for children and adults. This includes using sophisticated stereotactic techniques that allow for three-dimensional surgical planning. Dr. Yamini also has a strong interest in vascular neurosurgery and spine surgery.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Yamini conducts medical research. His current investigations explore cellular DNA damage response and the treatment of malignant brain tumors in children and adults. Additionally, Dr. Yamini has interests in intracranial and skull-base endoscopy research. As an active scholar, he has published articles and book chapters on current research topics, including brain/spinal tumors and craniosynostosis--a congenital defect, which causes abnormalities in skull and brain development. Dr. Yamini's research has been funded by organizations such as: the National Institutes of Health (NIH), American Cancer Society, and the University of Chicago Cancer Center.

Practice Locations

Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

The University of Chicago Medicine Comer Children's Hospital
5721 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

Year Started Practice

2001

Board Certification

Neurological Surgery

Medical School

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Internship and Residency

The University of Chicago Medicine

Memberships

American Association of Cancer Research
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American Medical Association
Chicago Surgical Society
Child Neurology Society
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Society for Neurooncology

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi
Spanish

Email

byamini@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-4452

Office Fax

(773) 702-3518

Office Postal Address

Bakhtiar Yamini, MD
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 3026
Chicago, IL 60637

Clinical Interests

• Brain tumors
• Spine tumors
• Intracranial endoscopy
• Minimally invasive neurosurgery
• Vascular neurosurgery
• Pediatric neurosurgery
• Pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Craniofacial anomalies, including craniosynostosis
• Stereotactic neurosurgery
• Neuroendoscopy

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Learn More About Dr. Yamini

Pamela Hsieh was just 19 when a stroke paralyzed her left side. After treatment at the medical center, Hsieh has regained enough movement to hike mountains. Dr. Yamini is featured in a video and story about Hsieh's experience.

Dr. Yamini is part of a multispecialty team that provides care for both adults and children with congenital anomalies of the nervous system, including Syringomyelia, Hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation, Spina Bifida, and more.

Selected Publications

View a partial list of Dr. Yamini's publications through the National Library of Medicine’s publication database.