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Alex Papanastassiou
Director of Stereotactic, Functional, and Epilepsy Neurosurgery at UT Health San Antonio
Alex Papanastassiou is an Associate Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UT Health San Antonio).12 He serves as the Director of Stereotactic, Functional, and Epilepsy Neurosurgery at the institution.2
Expertise and Clinical Focus
Dr. Papanastassiou specializes in:
- General neurosurgery
- Epilepsy surgery
- Treatment of movement disorders (including Parkinson's disease)
- Trigeminal neuralgia
His clinical work primarily focuses on surgery for medically intractable epilepsy, movement disorders, and trigeminal neuralgia.1 He has expertise in various surgical techniques, including:
- Resective surgery
- Radiosurgery
- Neuromodulation (deep brain stimulation and microvascular decompression)
Education and Training
Dr. Papanastassiou received his medical education and training from prestigious institutions:
- Yale New Haven Hospital
- Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital & Children's Hospital1
Research and Professional Affiliations
His research aims to advance the understanding of brain function using neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and functional neuroimaging to improve neuropsychological outcomes in patients with neurological illnesses.1 Dr. Papanastassiou is actively involved in developing novel applications for neuromodulation.
He is a member of several professional organizations, including:
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons
- American Society for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
- American Epilepsy Society
- Movement Disorders Society1
Dr. Papanastassiou has been recognized multiple times as one of San Antonio's Best Doctors and has received various awards throughout his academic and professional career.1
