Bakhtiar Yamini, MD

Assistant Professor of Surgery

Dr. Bakhtiar Yamini 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 include the treatment of malignant brain tumors in children and adults.

Practice Locations

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

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

Year Started Practice

2001

Medical School

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

Internship and Residency

University of Chicago Hospitals

Memberships

American Association of Neurological Surgeons
American Medical Association
Child Neurology Society
Congress of Neurological Surgeons

Languages Spoken

English
Farsi

Email

byamini@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu

Office Phone

(773) 702-2123

Office Fax

(773) 702-3518

Office Postal Address

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

Clinical Interests

• Pediatric neurosurgery
• Pediatric brain and spinal cord tumors
• Vascular neurosurgery
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Minimally invasive neurosurgery
• Stereotactic neurosurgery
• Neuroendoscopy

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Selected Publications

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