Michael J. Link

Michael J. Link, M.D., is a Professor of Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology at Mayo Clinic, affiliated with the Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education. He specializes in neurosurgical treatment of skull base tumors, acoustic neuromas, and cerebrovascular disorders. His clinical practice focuses on Gamma Knife radiosurgery and functional disorders like trigeminal neuralgia.

Education:

• Fellowship in Cerebrovascular/Skull Base Surgery (1998, University of Cincinnati)
• Residency in Neurologic Surgery (1996, Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education)
• MD (1990, Mayo Medical School)
• Bachelor of Science (1986, University of Iowa)

Research Interests: Long-term outcomes analysis for acoustic neuroma treatments, hearing preservation in radiosurgery, and cavernous malformation registries. He collaborates internationally on quality-of-life studies for skull base tumor patients.

Awards:

• Repeated Teacher of the Year honors at Mayo Clinic (2018–2019)
• Recipient of multiple clinical/review excellence awards

Leadership Roles:

• Former President of North American Skull Base Society (2014–2015)
• Executive Committee Member, AANS/CNS Tumors Section
• Director, Skull Base Dissection Laboratory (1999–present)