Dr. Essak was fellowship-trained in headache and facial pain at Duke University Hospital and completed his residency in neurology at Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital. Essak has contributed research toward improving the knowledge base of acute stroke guidelines and management and on the role of expansion in Drosophila tracheal diameter regulation. His current research efforts are on the relationship between encephalocele and idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Essak is board-certified in adult neurology, and a member of the American Headache Society.
Certifications
Board Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Board Certified in Basic Life Support
Board Certified in Adult Neurology
Residency
Ascension Macomb-Oakland Hospital,
Madison Heights, Michigan
Fellowship
Headache and Facial Pain
Duke University Hospital
Durham, NC
Education
Oakland University,
Rochester, Michigan, B.S.
Michigan State University
College of Osteopathic Medicine,
East Lansing, Michigan, D.O.