Stephanie K. Cheok

Dr. Stephanie K. Cheok is an Assistant Professor in the MCW and Froedtert Department of Neurosurgery, specializing in skull base and brain tumor surgery, pituitary adenomas, CSF leaks, cranial trauma, and hydrocephalus. She joined MCW in 2023 after completing a Skull Base Tumor and Neurosurgical Oncology fellowship at the University of Southern California (2022-2023) and a neurosurgery residency at Yale University (2015-2022). Her medical degree (2015) and BA in Molecular and Cell Biology/Neuroscience (University of California, Berkeley) underscore her academic foundation.

Education:

• B.A. in Molecular and Cell Biology and Neuroscience, UC Berkeley
• M.D., University of California, Los Angeles David Geffen School of Medicine (2015)
• Neurosurgery Residency, Yale University (2015–2022)
• Skull Base Tumor and Neurosurgical Oncology Fellowship, USC (2022–2023)

Research Interests: Her work focuses on pituitary tumor outcomes, molecular diagnostics using brain fluid, and cerebrospinal fluid proteomics/genomics. She explores surgical techniques for skull base tumors and radiosurgery applications. Her recent studies address biomarkers in brain tumors and dual transcription factor staining in pituitary adenomas.

Clinical Expertise: Dr. Cheok treats acoustic neuroma, brain/spine tumors, hydrocephalus, and CSF leaks. She emphasizes patient-centered care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.

Labs/Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not detailed, her research is integrated with Froedtert’s Neuro-Oncology and Skull Base Surgery programs.