Mike Tapley
Neuromodulation Specialist | Deep Brain Stimulation Program Development | Academic Medical Centers | Senior Therapy Consultant & Field Trainer
- Role
- Senior Therapy Consultant Field Trainer at Medtronic
- Location
- Birmingham, AL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Mike Tapley
I am a neuromodulation specialist with over 17 years of experience advancing Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) therapy across academic and regional healthcare systems.My work focuses on developing implant programs, supporting neurosurgical and neurology teams, and helping institutions integrate complex neuromodulation technologies into clinical practice. Over the course of my career, I have supported the expansion of DBS therapy across a multi-state territory, contributing to growth from $700K to over $4.6M annually while assisting multiple centers in establishing and strengthening their implant programs.I have been selected for Medtronic leadership initiatives including the Sales Leadership Academy and High Potential Leadership programs, and I regularly collaborate with physicians, hospital leadership, and internal partners to advance therapy adoption and clinical workflows.My long-term focus is contributing at a broader level to neuromodulation strategy, clinical education, and therapy development to expand patient access and improve institutional capability.
Experience
Senior Therapy Consultant Field Trainer
May 2008 — Present
Support development and expansion of Deep Brain Stimulation programs across academic and regional medical centers• Collaborate with neurosurgeons, neurologists, and hospital leadership to integrate neuromodulation therapy into clinical practice• Provide intraoperative support and clinical guidance for functional neurosurgery procedures• Assist institutions in adopting advanced imaging, navigation, and neuromodulation technologies• Selected for Medtronic Sales Leadership Academy and High Potential Leadership initiatives• Mentor therapy consultants and clinical specialists
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham
MBA
2019 — 2021
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business and Health Services
Auburn University
BSBA Economics, Concentration in International Studies, Economics
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Business Administration - MBA
Auburn University and Auburn University at Montgomery
BSBA, Economics and International Development
1993 — 2000
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