Athos Patsalides, MD, MPH

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Athos Patsalides, MD, MPH, is an internationally renowned interventional neuroradiologist and serves as the director of neurointerventional surgery at North Shore University Hospital. He specializes in neurointerventional surgery and neuroradiology, and treats vascular conditions of the brain and spine including brain aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs).A revolutionary pioneer in interventional neuroradiology research, Dr. Patsalides is excited to bring new, innovative treatments to Northwell. He is the founding leader of many groundbreaking clinical trials, and first in the world to develop minimally invasive venous sinus stenting for idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and pulsatile tinnitus rare conditions that are often misdiagnosed and, consequently, left untreated. His vast knowledge base and unique expertise attracts patients from across the country and around the world, many of whom are seeking a second medical opinion about their diagnosis, treatment or prognosis.As the fellowship director of the neurointerventional surgery program, Dr. Patsalides trains residents and fellows who have studied at the best hospitals in the country. Whether he s teaching skillful surgical techniques or how to approach patient care, Dr. Patsalides is passionate about education and mentoring leaders of tomorrow.Nominated by his peers for being among the best in his field, Dr. Patsalides has been identified as a Top Doctor by Castle Connolly for the past six years. He is the past winner of the American Society of Neuroradiology Michael Brothers Memorial Award in Interventional Neuroradiology. Dr. Patsalides award-winning research has also been published in more than 100 papers and medical journals, including the Journal of Neurointerventional Surgery and Interventional Neuroradiology. He is often invited to speak at national and international scientific conferences, and to share his work with industry leaders.Prior to arriving at Northwell, Dr. Patsalides received his medical training at the University of Athens in Greece and a master s degree in public health at Johns Hopkins University. He completed a residency in radiology at Georgetown University Hospital and went on to complete multiple fellowships: a research fellowship at the National Institutes of Health, a neuroradiology fellowship at Georgetown University Hospital, and a neurointerventional surgery fellowship at New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell.Dr. Patsalides is a professional senior member of many notable organizations, including the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery, the American Society of Neuroradiology and the World Federation of Interventional and Therapeutic Neuroradiology. He has been recognized as one of Castle Connolly s Top Doctors .