Max O. Krucoff, MD, FAANS, FACS
Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery; Co-Director of Neurosurgical Oncology; Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Locations
- Neurosurgery
8701 Watertown Plank Rd.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Contact Information
Education
Residency, Neurosurgery, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, 2013-2020
MD, The George Washington School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Washington, DC, 2013
Biography
Dr. Krucoff is a board-certified neurosurgeon-scientist and brain tumor specialist on faculty in the Departments of Neurosurgery and Biomedical Engineering at the 果冻影院 and Marquette University. 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 completed his neurosurgical residency at Duke University in Durham, NC, where he trained extensively in brain tumor surgery under some of the biggest names in the field. He also completed a fellowship in functional epilepsy surgery at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), where he focused on brain mapping and implantable neuromodulation devices.
Dr. Krucoff's excellent surgical technique and bedside manner have been recognized by his mentors and peers throughout his career, earning him the prestigious Surgical Excellence Award as a chief resident and election into the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honor society as a medical student. 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) engineering honor society at Northwestern. Additionally, he has authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters to date.
As a neurosurgeon, Dr. Krucoff integrates the latest technological advancements with microscopic surgical technique to get the best outcomes for his patients. He specializes in brain tumor operations that preserve critical neurological functions when they are at risk, like language and movement. His laboratory at Marquette University studies neuroplasticity using fully implanted neural interfaces with the hope of one day improving neurological recovery from tumors, strokes, traumatic brain injury, and spinal cord injury.
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. .
"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."
Board Certification
- American Board of Neurological Surgery
Clinical Programs
Research Interests
- Neuroplasticity
- Neural interfaces
- Motor system neurophysiology
- Functional changes in brain tumor patients
- Neurorehabilitation in central nervous system injury
Publications
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(Aaronson DM, Laing B, Singhal I, Boerger TF, Beck RT, Mueller WM, Krucoff MO.) J Neurooncol. 2024 Nov;170(2):419-428 PMID: 39316313 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85204800093 09/24/2024
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(Laurin BJ, Treffy R, Connelly JM, Straza M, Mueller WM, Krucoff MO.) World Neurosurg. 2024 Oct 15 PMID: 39419169 10/18/2024
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(Bobholz SA, Lowman AK, Connelly JM, Duenweg SR, Winiarz A, Nath B, Kyereme F, Brehler M, Bukowy J, Coss D, Lupo JM, Phillips JJ, Ellingson BM, Krucoff MO, Mueller WM, Banerjee A, LaViolette PS.) Neurosurgery. 2024 Sep 01;95(3):537-547 PMID: 38501824 PMCID: PMC11302944 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85201436914 03/19/2024
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(DeGroot AL, Morris E, Hussain O, Smullen D, Ivanovic V, Krucoff M.) Radiol Case Rep. 2024 Aug;19(8):3376-3381 PMID: 38841601 PMCID: PMC11152923 06/06/2024
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(Bobholz SA, Hoefs A, Hamburger J, Lowman AK, Winiarz A, Duenweg SR, Kyereme F, Connelly J, Coss D, Krucoff M, Banerjee A, LaViolette PS.) J Neurooncol. 2024 Apr;167(2):233-241 PMID: 38372901 PMCID: PMC11024025 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85185314152 02/19/2024
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(Laing BR, Prah MA, Best BJ, Krucoff MO, Mueller WM, Schmainda KM.) Neurosurg Pract. 2024 Mar;5(1) PMID: 38919518 PMCID: PMC11198967 06/26/2024
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(Boerger TF, DeGroot AL, Schwartz S, Botros N, Schmit BD, Krucoff MO.) Neurosurgery Practice. 11 July 2024;5(3) SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85205512729 07/11/2024
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(Botros NE, Polinger-Hyman D, Beck RT, Kleefisch C, Mrachek EKS, Connelly J, Schmainda KM, Krucoff MO.) J Neurosurg Case Lessons. 2023 Dec 18;6(25) PMID: 38109728 PMCID: PMC10732321 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85185333375 12/18/2023
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(Laurin BJ, Straza M, Noid G, Connelly JM, Mueller WM, Bovi J, Krucoff MO.) J Neurosurg Case Lessons. 2023 Oct 16;6(16) PMID: 37870754 PMCID: PMC10584084 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85174582314 10/23/2023
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(Conway BJ, Taquet L, Boerger TF, Young SC, Krucoff KB, Schmit BD, Krucoff MO.) Sensors (Basel). 2023 Jun 26;23(13) PMID: 37447773 PMCID: PMC10346473 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85164844180 07/14/2023
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(Popp N, Singhal I, Laing B, Krucoff KB, Krucoff MO.) Neurosurgery Practice. 4(4):e00052.. 12/01/2023
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(Boerger TF, Pahapill P, Butts AM, Arocho-Quinones E, Raghavan M, Krucoff MO.) Front Hum Neurosci. 2023;17:1170419 PMID: 37520929 PMCID: PMC10372448 SCOPUS ID: 2-s2.0-85165910739 07/31/2023