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.