Dr. Idara J. Edem, M.D., is the Vice Chair of Insight’s Department of Neurosurgery and the Director of Skull Base and Neurosurgical Oncology. Dr. Edem is a Canadian-trained neurosurgeon, board-certified in neurosurgery in 2019 by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Her specialties include general neurosurgery, neurosurgical oncology, skull base neurosurgery, and complex spine disorders.
Dr. Idara J. Edem, M.D., is the Vice Chair of Insight’s Department of Neurosurgery and the Director of Skull Base and Neurosurgical Oncology. Dr. Edem is a Canadian-trained neurosurgeon, board-certified in neurosurgery in 2019 by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Her specialties include general neurosurgery, neurosurgical oncology, skull base neurosurgery, and complex spine disorders.
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Very thorough - made me feel comfortable with the testing I had done
(5 months ago)
Nov-2025
Easy-going, thoughtful, and engaged with me to make things easily understood
(6 months ago)
Nov-2025
Explains things entirely. Has a monitor in the room to help give a visual while explaining the diagnosis and options.
(6 months ago)
Oct-2025
Love her! My surgery has helped so much….she is a miracle worker ❤️
(8 months ago)
Sep-2025
Very fast after the paper work was completed. Very thorough and easy to talk too.
(8 months ago)
Sep-2025
Knowledgeable and puts me at ease.
(8 months ago)
Aug-2025
I really appreciate Dr. Edem and the entire staff.. Her bedside manners are very welcoming... She's definitely into your care down to earth. Easy to speak to. Well knowledgeable. Very compassionate about what she does..Your overall health It's definitely priority.. Took time to explain My results in layman's term.🙏🏾 Grateful God led me to her.. I'm definitely in great hands!!!
(8 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very nice and easy to talk to.
(9 months ago)
Aug-2025
Was able to talk regarding my follow-up report and next steps.
(1 year ago)
Apr-2025
Dr. Edem was what I look for in a doctor, very professional and extremely clear with her opinion.
Dr. Idara J. Edem, M.D., is the Vice Chair of Insight’s Department of Neurosurgery and the Director of Skull Base and Neurosurgical Oncology. Dr. Edem is a Canadian-trained neurosurgeon, board-certified in neurosurgery in 2019 by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Her specialties include general neurosurgery, neurosurgical oncology, skull base neurosurgery, and complex spine disorders. She has also conducted and published research on neurosurgery and skull base neurosurgery, including minimal-access approaches and quality of life.
Dr. Edem is passionate about providing excellent patient-centered care to relieve suffering and prolong survival. She also has clinical and research interests in the provision of neurosurgical care in low and middle income countries (LMICs) and the policy changes needed to improve access to surgical care worldwide. She is affiliated with the Karmanos Cancer Institute, McLaren Flint Regional Medical Center, Hurley Medical Center, and Ascension Genesys Hospital in Michigan. She is also an assistant professor at Michigan State University.
Outside of work, Dr. Edem’s interests and hobbies include traveling and building her LP collection with records from around the world, hiking, football, literature and dancing.
Very thorough - made me feel comfortable with the testing I had done
Easy-going, thoughtful, and engaged with me to make things easily understood
Explains things entirely. Has a monitor in the room to help give a visual while explaining the diagnosis and options.
Love her! My surgery has helped so much….she is a miracle worker ❤️
Very fast after the paper work was completed. Very thorough and easy to talk too.
Knowledgeable and puts me at ease.
I really appreciate Dr. Edem and the entire staff.. Her bedside manners are very welcoming... She's definitely into your care down to earth. Easy to speak to. Well knowledgeable. Very compassionate about what she does..Your overall health It's definitely priority.. Took time to explain My results in layman's term.🙏🏾 Grateful God led me to her.. I'm definitely in great hands!!!
Very nice and easy to talk to.
Was able to talk regarding my follow-up report and next steps.
Dr. Edem was what I look for in a doctor, very professional and extremely clear with her opinion.