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Max Krucoff, MD

Max O. Krucoff, MD, FAANS, FCNS, FACS

Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, Biomedical Engineering, Biophysics, and Clinical & Translational Science; Division Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology

Locations

  • Neurosurgery
    8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
    Milwaukee, WI 53226

Contact Information

Education

Fellowship, Neurosurgery, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), San Francisco, CA, 2019-2020
Residency, Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, 2013-2020
MD, The George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC, 2013
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Biography

Dr. Krucoff is a board-certified neurosurgeon-scientist who specializes in complex operations that remove tumors from critical parts of the brain. He received his bachelor of science (BS) in biomedical engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL, and his doctor of medicine (MD) from George Washington University in Washington, DC. Dr. Krucoff then completed neurosurgical residency at Duke University in Durham, NC, followed by a year-long fellowship in functional neurosurgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) – two of the highest volume surgical brain tumor centers in the world.

As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Krucoff integrates cutting-edge technological advancements into his practice to optimize outcomes for his patients. His excellent surgical technique and bedside manner have been recognized by his peers throughout his career, earning him the prestigious Surgical Excellence Award from Duke and election into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society at George Washington University. As a scientist, Dr. Krucoff runs an NIH-funded laboratory examining how the brain adapts to maintain its function around invasive tumors, and he is developing an electrical stimulation technique to help remap and protect brain function. Dr. Krucoff's scientific pursuits have also earned him widespread recognition, including election into the Robert J. Lefkowitz Society for physician-scientists at Duke and the Tau Beta Pi (TBP) honor society for engineers at Northwestern. Additionally, he has authored over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles to date.

In 2024, Dr. Krucoff was recognized by the Milwaukee Business Journal as a "40-Under-40" winner for his outstanding contributions to the Milwaukee community. Read Dr. Krucoff's profile and learn more about this award.

"I can offer patients the most technologically advanced neurosurgical techniques that minimize invasiveness and optimize outcomes. I believe in having an honest and compassionate conversation with patients and families, taking time to address every concern so we can come up with a treatment plan together that meets the individual’s goals. I believe in exploring both surgical and non-surgical options, and I will respect the humanity and individuality of each patient under my care."

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Board Certification

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery

Clinical Programs

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Donate to the Medical College of Wisconsin Brain Tumor Research Fund

Research Interests

  • Neuroplasticity
  • Neural interfaces
  • Motor system neurophysiology
  • Functional changes in brain tumor patients
  • Neurorehabilitation in central nervous system injury

Publications

Publications of Max O. Krucoff MD from the Faculty Collaboration Database

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