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Christopher Deibert

  • Department of Neurosurgery
    Assistant Professor
  • christopher.deibert@emory.edu
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Academic Appointment

  • Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery, Emory University, Atlanta

Education

Degrees

  • MD from University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh
  • MS from Drexel University, Philadelphia
  • BA from Goucher College, Towson

Research

Publications

  • Immune checkpoint inhibition and single fraction stereotactic radiosurgery in brain metastases from non-small cell lung cancer: an international multicenter study of 395 patients.
    J Neurooncol Volume: 165 Page(s): 63 - 77
    10/01/2023 Authors: Lehrer EJ; Khosla AA; Ozair A; Gurewitz J; Bernstein K; Kondziolka D; Niranjan A; Wei Z; Lunsford LD; Mathieu D
  • Examining the Effect of ALK and EGFR Mutations on Survival Outcomes in Surgical Lung Brain Metastasis Patients.
    Cancers (Basel) Volume: 15
    09/28/2023 Authors: Mannam SS; Bray DP; Nwagwu CD; Zhong J; Shu H-K; Eaton B; Sudmeier L; Goyal S; Deibert C; Nduom EK
  • Comparison of first-line radiosurgery for small-cell and non-small cell lung cancer brain metastases (CROSS-FIRE).
    J Natl Cancer Inst Volume: 115 Page(s): 926 - 936
    08/08/2023 Authors: Rusthoven CG; Staley AW; Gao D; Yomo S; Bernhardt D; Wandrey N; El Shafie R; Kraemer A; Padilla O; Chiang V
  • Concurrent Administration of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Single Fraction Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Patients With Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Melanoma, and Renal Cell Carcinoma Brain Metastases.
    Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys Volume: 116 Page(s): 858 - 868
    07/15/2023 Authors: Lehrer EJ; Kowalchuk RO; Gurewitz J; Bernstein K; Kondziolka D; Niranjan A; Wei Z; Lunsford LD; Fakhoury KR; Rusthoven CG
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery and local control of brain metastases from triple-negative breast cancer.
    J Neurosurg Volume: 138 Page(s): 1608 - 1614
    06/01/2023 Authors: Kowalchuk RO; Niranjan A; Hess J; Antonios JP; Zhang MY; Braunstein S; Ross RB; Pikis S; Deibert CP; Lee C-C
  • Imaging-defined necrosis after treatment with single-fraction stereotactic radiosurgery and immune checkpoint inhibitors and its potential association with improved outcomes in patients with brain metastases: an international multicenter study of 697 patients.
    J Neurosurg Volume: 138 Page(s): 1178 - 1187
    05/01/2023 Authors: Lehrer EJ; Ahluwalia MS; Gurewitz J; Bernstein K; Kondziolka D; Niranjan A; Wei Z; Lunsford LD; Fakhoury KR; Rusthoven CG
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery for Koos grade IV vestibular schwannoma: a multi-institutional study.
    J Neurosurg Volume: 138 Page(s): 405 - 412
    02/01/2023 Authors: Pikis S; Mantziaris G; Kormath Anand R; Nabeel AM; Sheehan D; Sheehan K; Reda WA; Tawadros SR; Abdelkarim K; El-Shehaby AMN
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery for Koos grade IV vestibular schwannoma in patients65years old: a multi-institutional retrospective study.
    Acta Neurochir (Wien) Volume: 165 Page(s): 211 - 220
    01/01/2023 Authors: Dumot C; Pikis S; Mantziaris G; Xu Z; Dayawansa S; Anand RK; Nabeel AM; Sheehan D; Sheehan K; Reda WA
  • Concurrent Administration of Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors and Stereotactic Radiosurgery Is Well-Tolerated in Patients With Melanoma Brain Metastases: An International Multicenter Study of 203 Patients.
    Neurosurgery Volume: 91 Page(s): 872 - 882
    12/01/2022 Authors: Lehrer EJ; Gurewitz J; Bernstein K; Kondziolka D; Fakhoury KR; Rusthoven CG; Niranjan A; Wei Z; Lunsford LD; Malouff TD
  • Multi-Center Quality of Life Outcomes for Patients with Acoustic Neuromas Treated with a Non-Invasive Stereotactic Radiosurgery Instrument and Linear Accelerator-Based Radiosurgery
    Volume: 114 Page(s): E42 - E43
    11/01/2022 Authors: Corriher TJ; Rupji M; Lorenz J; Deibert C; Shu HKG; Eaton BR; Kahn ST; Zhong J
  • RADIOGRAPHIC "NECROSIS" FOLLOWING SINGLE-FRACTION SRS AND IMMUNE CHECKPOINT INHIBITION IS ASSOCIATED WITH IMPROVED SURVIVAL IN PATIENTS WITH BRAIN METASTASES: AN INTERNATIONAL MULTICENTER STUDY
    Volume: 24 Page(s): 50 - 50
    11/01/2022 Authors: Lehrer E; Ahluwalia M; Gurewitz J; Bernstein K; Kondziolka D; Wei Z; Niranjan A; Lunsford LD; Fakhoury K; Rusthoven C
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery for Koos grade IV vestibular schwannoma in young patients: a multi-institutional study.
    J Neurooncol Volume: 160 Page(s): 201 - 208
    10/01/2022 Authors: Dumot C; Pikis S; Mantziaris G; Xu Z; Anand RK; Nabeel AM; Sheehan D; Sheehan K; Reda WA; Tawadros SR
  • Systematic Review of Syndrome of the Trephined and Reconstructive Implications.
    J Craniofac Surg Volume: 33 Page(s): e647 - e652
    09/01/2022 Authors: Mustroph CM; Stewart CM; Mann LM; Saberian S; Deibert CP; Thompson PW
  • Radiation necrosis in renal cell carcinoma brain metastases treated with checkpoint inhibitors and radiosurgery: An international multicenter study.
    Cancer Volume: 128 Page(s): 1429 - 1438
    04/01/2022 Authors: Lehrer EJ; Gurewitz J; Bernstein K; Patel D; Kondziolka D; Niranjan A; Wei Z; Lunsford LD; Malouff TD; Ruiz-Garcia H
  • In vivo efficacy of decitabine as a natural killer cell-mediated immunotherapy against isocitrate dehydrogenase mutant gliomas.
    Neurosurg Focus Volume: 52 Page(s): E3
    02/01/2022 Authors: Zhang X; Kim WJ; Rao AV; Jaman E; Deibert CP; Sandlesh P; Krueger K; Allen JC; Amankulor NM
  • Artificial neural networks predict the need for permanent cerebrospinal fluid diversion following posterior fossa tumor resection.
    Neurooncol Adv Volume: 4 Page(s): vdac145
    01/01/2022 Authors: Bray DP; Saad H; Douglas JM; Grogan D; Dawoud RA; Chow J; Deibert C; Pradilla G; Nduom EK; Olson JJ
  • Concurrent versus Sequential Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Immune Checkpoint Inhibition in Brain Metastases: An International Cooperative Group Study
    Volume: 44 Page(s): S33 - S34
    10/01/2021 Authors: Lehrer E; Gurewitz J; Malouff T; Bernstein K; Kondziolka D; Jones B; Bonney P; Patel S; Palmer J; Fakhoury K
  • Autophagy inhibition is the next step in the treatment of glioblastoma patients following the Stupp era.
    Cancer Gene Ther Volume: 28 Page(s): 971 - 983
    09/01/2021 Authors: Zhang X; Deibert CP; Kim W-J; Jaman E; Rao AV; Lotze MT; Amankulor NM
  • Syndrome of the Trephined Related to Inflation of a Scalp Tissue Expander.
    J Craniofac Surg Volume: 32 Page(s): 297 - 299
    01/01/2021 Authors: Stewart CM; Deibert CP; Thompson PW
  • Comparison of Follow-Up Length-Matched Single-Center Myelomeningocele Postnatal Closure Cohort to the Management of Myelomeningocele Study (MOMS) Trial Results.
    Pediatr Neurosurg Volume: 56 Page(s): 229 - 238
    01/01/2021 Authors: Weaver KJ; McDowell MM; White MD; Tempel ZJ; Zwagerman NT; Deibert CP; Bonfield CM; Johnson S; Greene S
  • Evaluation of First-line Radiosurgery vs Whole-Brain Radiotherapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer Brain Metastases: The FIRE-SCLC Cohort Study.
    JAMA Oncol Volume: 6 Page(s): 1028 - 1037
    07/01/2020 Authors: Rusthoven CG; Yamamoto M; Bernhardt D; Smith DE; Gao D; Serizawa T; Yomo S; Aiyama H; Higuchi Y; Shuto T
  • Twenty years' experience with myelomeningocele management at a single institution: lessons learned.
    J Neurosurg Pediatr Volume: 22 Page(s): 439 - 443
    10/01/2018 Authors: Kellogg R; Lee P; Deibert CP; Tempel Z; Zwagerman NT; Bonfield CM; Johnson S; Greene S
  • Complications following pediatric cranioplasty after decompressive craniectomy: a multicenter retrospective study.
    J Neurosurg Pediatr Volume: 22 Page(s): 225 - 232
    09/01/2018 Authors: Rocque BG; Agee BS; Thompson EM; Piedra M; Baird LC; Selden NR; Greene S; Deibert CP; Hankinson TC; Lew SM
  • Predictors of mortality in children with myelomeningocele and symptomatic Chiari type II malformation.
    J Neurosurg Pediatr Volume: 21 Page(s): 587 - 596
    06/01/2018 Authors: McDowell MM; Blatt JE; Deibert CP; Zwagerman NT; Tempel ZJ; Greene S
  • Isolated Transverse Process Spinal Fractures Increase the Likelihood of Incurring Visceral and Pelvic Injuries: A Retrospective Review at a Level-1 Trauma Center.
    World Neurosurg Volume: 110 Page(s): e168 - e176
    02/01/2018 Authors: Philipp LR; Boulter J; Deibert C; Ahmad FU
  • Management of brain-stem hemangioblastomas: Surgical skill versus technological advancements.
    Neurol India Volume: 66 Page(s): 676 - 677
    01/01/2018 Authors: Deibert CP; Ahmad F
  • A diffusion spectrum imaging-based tractographic study into the anatomical subdivision and cortical connectivity of the ventral external capsule: uncinate and inferior fronto-occipital fascicles.
    Neuroradiology Volume: 59 Page(s): 971 - 987
    10/01/2017 Authors: Panesar SS; Yeh F-C; Deibert CP; Fernandes-Cabral D; Rowthu V; Celtikci P; Celtikci E; Hula WD; Pathak S; Fernndez-Miranda JC
  • CSF Cytokine Profile of Patients with Post-Traumatic Hydrocephalus Following Severe Traumatic Brain Injury
    Volume: 126 Page(s): A1442 - A1442
    04/01/2017 Authors: Deibert CP; Brooks J; Puccino A; Zhang X; Okonkwo D
  • The impact of mode of delivery on infant neurologic outcomes in myelomeningocele.
    Am J Obstet Gynecol Volume: 215 Page(s): 495.e1 - 495.e11
    10/01/2016 Authors: Greene S; Lee PS; Deibert CP; Tempel ZJ; Zwagerman NT; Florio K; Bonfield CM; Emery SP
  • IDH mutant gliomas escape natural killer cell immune surveillance by downregulation of NKG2D ligand expression.
    Neuro Oncol Volume: 18 Page(s): 1402 - 1412
    10/01/2016 Authors: Zhang X; Rao A; Sette P; Deibert C; Pomerantz A; Kim WJ; Kohanbash G; Chang Y; Park Y; Engh J
  • IDH mutant gliomas escape natural killer cell immune surveillance by downregulation of NKG2D ligands
    Volume: 76
    07/01/2016 Authors: Rao A; Zhang X; Deibert C; Sette P; Chan T; Grandi P; Amankulor N
  • Shotgun pellet embolization to the posterior cerebral artery.
    Childs Nerv Syst Volume: 32 Page(s): 1317 - 1320
    07/01/2016 Authors: McDowell MM; Zhu X; Johnson S; Deibert C; Jankowitz B; Pollack IF
  • IDH Mutant Gliomas Escape Natural Killer Cell Immune Surveillance Through Downregulation of NKG2D Ligands
    Volume: 124 Page(s): A1189 - A1189
    04/01/2016 Authors: Deibert CP; Zhang Z; Rao A; Grandi P; Amankulor N
  • Endoscopic third ventriculostomy as adjunctive therapy in the treatment of low-pressure hydrocephalus in adults.
    Surg Neurol Int Volume: 7 Page(s): 26
    01/01/2016 Authors: Foster KA; Deibert CP; Choi PA; Gardner PA; Tyler-Kabara EC; Engh JA
  • A Longitudinal Cohort Investigation of the Development of Symptomatic Adjacent Level Compression Fractures Following Balloon-assisted Kyphoplasty in a Series of 726 Patients.
    Pain Physician Volume: 19 Page(s): E1167 - E1172
    01/01/2016 Authors: Deibert CP; Gandhoke GS; Paschel EE; Gerszten PC
  • Surgical Site Infection 18 Months Following Intrathecal Pump Placement Secondary to an Asymptomatic Bowel Injury.
    Pain Pract Volume: 15 Page(s): E69 - E71
    09/01/2015 Authors: Deibert CP; Gandhoke GS; Forsythe RM; Moossy JJ
  • Picroside II as a Novel Inhibitor of Apoptosis After Cerebral Ischemia in Rats.
    Neurosurgery Volume: 77 Page(s): N17
    08/01/2015 Authors: Deibert CP; Engh JA
  • Ten Year Hearing Outcomes Following Gamma Knife Radiosurgery for Acoustic Neuromas
    Volume: 122 Page(s): A1533 - A1533
    06/01/2015 Authors: Deibert CP; Scanlon M; Lunsford L
  • Coil herniation following intra-arterial verapamil infusion for the treatment of cerebral vasospasm: Case report and literature review.
    Interv Neuroradiol Volume: 21 Page(s): 184 - 187
    04/01/2015 Authors: Chen SH; Grandhi R; Deibert CP; Jovin TG; Gardner PA; Ducruet AF
  • Focused ultrasound with microbubbles increases temozolomide delivery in U87 transfected mice.
    Neurosurgery Volume: 76 Page(s): N22 - N23
    04/01/2015 Authors: Deibert CP; Zussman BM; Engh JA
  • A previously unidentified mechanism of immune evasion in glioblastoma.
    Neurosurgery Volume: 76 Page(s): N20 - N21
    02/01/2015 Authors: Zussman BM; Deibert CP; Engh JA
  • A novel mechanism of oncogenesis in type 3 and 4 medulloblastomas.
    Neurosurgery Volume: 75 Page(s): N16 - N17
    12/01/2014 Authors: Deibert CP; Zussman BM; Engh JA
  • A previously unrecognized mechanism for communication between the hematopoietic system and the brain.
    Neurosurgery Volume: 75 Page(s): N22 - N23
    10/01/2014 Authors: Zussman BM; Deibert CP; Engh JA
  • Incidence, cost, and mortality associated with hospital-acquired conditions after resection of cranial neoplasms.
    Neurosurgery Volume: 74 Page(s): 638 - 647
    06/01/2014 Authors: Zacharia BE; Deibert C; Gupta G; Hershman D; Neugut AI; Bruce JN; Spencer BA
  • Bevacizumab for refractory adverse radiation effects after stereotactic radiosurgery.
    J Neurooncol Volume: 115 Page(s): 217 - 223
    11/01/2013 Authors: Deibert CP; Ahluwalia MS; Sheehan JP; Link MJ; Hasegawa T; Yomo S; Feng WH; Li P; Flickinger JC; Lunsford LD
  • Stereotactic radiosurgery used to manage a meningioma filling the posterior two-thirds of the superior sagittal sinus.
    J Neurosurg Volume: 119 Page(s): 1156 - 1158
    11/01/2013 Authors: Deibert CP; Kondziolka D
  • Simultaneous Muir-Torre and Turcot's syndrome: A case report and review of the literature.
    Surg Neurol Int Volume: 4 Page(s): 52
    01/01/2013 Authors: Grandhi R; Deibert CP; Pirris SM; Lembersky B; Mintz AH
  • Posttraumatic seizures in children with severe traumatic brain injury.
    Childs Nerv Syst Volume: 28 Page(s): 1925 - 1929
    11/01/2012 Authors: Arango JI; Deibert CP; Brown D; Bell M; Dvorchik I; Adelson PD
  • Cervicomedullary junction spinal cord stimulation for head and facial pain.
    Headache Volume: 51 Page(s): 418 - 425
    03/01/2011 Authors: Tomycz ND; Deibert CP; Moossy JJ
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