Daniel Kramer, MD
Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery
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Medical School:
Department: Neurosurgery
Medical School:
- MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2012)
- BA, Northwestern University (IL) (2006)
- University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Program (2013)
- University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Neurological Surgery (2019)
- Stanford University Program, Neurological Surgery (2020)
Department: Neurosurgery
Professional Titles
- Assistant Professor
Research Interests
His research areas are focused on the interpretation of neural signals and the communication between brain areas, particularly to produce movement and somatosensation. He spent a dedicated research year under an NIH grant at CalTech, working on brain computer interface, where the human brain interfaces directly with machines to restore motor and sensory function to paralyzed individuals, and went on to continue this type of work at Stanford. He is currently collaborating to develop a brain computer interface program at CU.
Publications
- Chee K, Hirt L, Mendlen M, Machnik J, Razmara A, Bayman E, Thompson JA, Kramer DR. Brain Shift during Staged Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders. Stereotact Funct Neurosurg. 2024 Jan 29;:1-10. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38286119
- Lamorie-Foote K, Kramer DR, Sundaram S, Cavaleri J, Gilbert ZD, Tang AM, Bashford L, Liu CY, Kellis S, Lee B. Primary somatosensory cortex organization for engineering artificial somatosensation. Neurosci Res. 2024 Jan 24. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 38278220
- Thompson JA, Hirt L, David-Gerecht P, Fasano A, Kramer DR, Ojemann SG, Kern DS. Comparison of Monopolar Review to Fixed Parameter Fractionation in Deep Brain Stimulation. Mov Disord Clin Pract. 2023 Jun;10(6):987-991. PubMed PMID: 37332654
- Radcliffe EM, Baumgartner AJ, Kern DS, Al Borno M, Ojemann S, Kramer DR, Thompson JA. Oscillatory beta dynamics inform biomarker-driven treatment optimization for Parkinson's disease. J Neurophysiol. 2023 Jun 1;129(6):1492-1504. PubMed PMID: 37198135
- Chee K, Razmara A, Geller AS, Harris WB, Restrepo D, Thompson JA, Kramer DR. Corrigendum: The role of the piriform cortex in temporal lobe epilepsy: A current literature review. Front Neurol. 2023;14:1148230. PubMed PMID: 36908616
- Lewis S, Radcliffe E, Ojemann S, Kramer DR, Hirt L, Case M, Holt-Becker AB, Raike R, Kern DS, Thompson JA. Pilot Study to Investigate the Use of In-Clinic Sensing to Identify Optimal Stimulation Parameters for Deep Brain Stimulation Therapy in Parkinson's Disease. Neuromodulation. 2023 Feb 14. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 36797194
- Tekriwal A, Baker S, Christensen E, Petersen-Jones H, Tien RN, Ojemann SG, Kern DS, Kramer DR, Felsen G, Thompson JA. Quantifying neuro-motor correlations during awake deep brain stimulation surgery using markerless tracking. Sci Rep. 2022 Oct 27;12(1):18120. PubMed PMID: 36302865
- Baker S, Tekriwal A, Felsen G, Christensen E, Hirt L, Ojemann SG, Kramer DR, Kern DS, Thompson JA. Automatic extraction of upper-limb kinematic activity using deep learning-based markerless tracking during deep brain stimulation implantation for Parkinson's disease: A proof of concept study. PLoS One. 2022;17(10):e0275490. PubMed PMID: 36264986
- Kern D, Korsmo M, Baumgartner AJ, Kramer D, Ojemann S, Case M, Holt-Becker AB, Raike R, Thompson JA. Methylphenidate effects on a clinically informative oscillatory signal within the subthalamic nucleus in Parkinson's disease during deep brain stimulation programming. Brain Stimul. 2022 May-Jun;15(3):747-749. PubMed PMID: 35526817
- Hirt L, Kern DS, Ojemann S, Grassia F, Kramer D, Thompson JA. Use of Three-Dimensional Printed Brain Models During Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Consultation for Patient Health Literacy: A Randomized Controlled Investigation. World Neurosurg. 2022 Jun;162:e526-e533. PubMed PMID: 35306197
- Razmara A, Idlett-Ali S, Chee K, Shrestha K, Bayman E, Thompson J, Jameson L, Ojemann S, Kramer D. Transient cardiac asystole during vagus nerve stimulator implantation: A case report. Surg Neurol Int. 2022;13:131. PubMed PMID: 35509543
- Chee K, Razmara A, Geller AS, Harris WB, Restrepo D, Thompson JA, Kramer DR. The role of the piriform cortex in temporal lobe epilepsy: A current literature review. Front Neurol. 2022;13:1042887. PubMed PMID: 36479052
- Tien RN, Tekriwal A, Calame DJ, Platt JP, Baker S, Seeberger LC, Kern DS, Person AL, Ojemann SG, Thompson JA, Kramer DR. Deep learning based markerless motion tracking as a clinical tool for movement disorders: Utility, feasibility and early experience. Frontiers in Signal Processing. 2022 Sept 29. Vol 2
Practice Locations
UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital (UCH)
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
UCHealth Neurosurgery - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Court
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 4th Fl
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2080
Hospital Affiliation
12605 E. 16th Ave
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-0000
UCHealth Neurosurgery - Anschutz Medical Campus
1635 Aurora Court
Anschutz Outpatient Pavilion, 4th Fl
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2080
Hospital Affiliation
- University of Colorado Hospital
- UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital
Specialty Information
Specialties
- Neurological Surgery
- Brain and Nervous System - Deep Brain Stimulation
- Brain and Nervous System
- Brain and Nervous System - Epilepsy
- Brain and Nervous System - General Neurosurgery
- Brain and Nervous System - Movement Disorders
- Brain and Nervous System - Parkinson's Disease
- Brain and Nervous System - Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Brain and Nervous System - Brain Tumors
- Brain and Nervous System - Hydrocephalus
- Brain and Nervous System - Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injuries
Clinical Interests
Dr. Kramer has a clinical interest in surgical treatments for movement disorders, epilepsy, and facial pain. He has a particular interest in resections for epilepsy, laser therapy, responsive neural stimulators, MR-guided focused ultrasound treatments, new applications for deep brain stimulation, and microvascular decompressions for disorders like trigeminal neuralgia.
Dr. Kramer has a clinical interest in surgical treatments for movement disorders, epilepsy, and facial pain. He has a particular interest in resections for epilepsy, laser therapy, responsive neural stimulators, MR-guided focused ultrasound treatments, new applications for deep brain stimulation, and microvascular decompressions for disorders like trigeminal neuralgia.
Personal Interests
In his free time, he enjoys ultra-running, concerts, and finding an excuse to be outdoors.
Public Speaking
Yes
Deep brain stimulation. Epilepsy. Brain computer interface.
In his free time, he enjoys ultra-running, concerts, and finding an excuse to be outdoors.
Public Speaking
Yes
Deep brain stimulation. Epilepsy. Brain computer interface.
General Information
Medical Schools:
- MD, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine (2012)
Undergraduate Schools:
- BA, Northwestern University (IL) (2006)
Internships:
- University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Program (2013)
Residency Programs:
- University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Program, Chief Resident, Neurological Surgery (2019)
Fellowships:
- Stanford University Program, Neurological Surgery (2020)
Languages: English, Spanish
Department: Neurosurgery