An experienced neurosurgeon, Dr. Melissa Macias treated patients through Aurora Health Care in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Over her tenure, she performed procedures to address various conditions of the nervous system, including cancers, vascular problems, spine diseases, and strokes. Before joining Aurora, Dr. Melissa Macias worked for the Swedish American Medical Group in Rockford, Illinois, and the South Texas Brain and Spine Institute in Corpus Christi, Texas.
Complementing her clinical experience, Dr. Melissa Macias has contributed to the broader medical field by co-authoring papers published in peer reviewed outlets. For example, in 2015, her work on inter-cranial pressure appeared in the Journal of Intensive Care Medicine, and in 2011, her work on cervical spine surgery modification codes appeared in the journal Spine. Moreover, she has helped author chapters in such medical books as Neurocritical Care - A Practical Guide.
For recreation, Dr. Macias enjoys traveling the world. In fact, she’s had the opportunity to experience cultures in countries as disparate as England and Mexico. A sports fan, she enjoys watching football and playing tennis.
