Dr. David Satzer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Satzer is a functional neurosurgeon and assistant professor at the University of Chicago. He completed his residency at the University of Chicago and a fellowship at the University of Colorado, where he specialized in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery. His clinical interests focus on the surgical management of epilepsy, movement disorders, and neuropsychiatric conditions. His research is particularly centered on local field potentials (LFP) in epilepsy, exploring single-cell contributions, computational models, and the use of LFP in neuromodulation. He has received several honors, including being named a fellow by the Congress of Neurological Surgeons and the American Epilepsy Society. Moreover, he has contributed to artistic representations in prominent neurological journals, showcasing the intersection of scientific research and visual communication.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

2024-01-01
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Fellow

2023-01-01
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Cover Artist

2022-12-01
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Resident Clinical Award

2021-01-01

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy