Overview
Dimitris Placantonakis is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Placantonakis is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 109 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
530 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis by calling their office at 212-263-2441. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis is classified as an Distinguished expert for Astrocytoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis specialize in?
While Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Glioblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis has published 109 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis accept my insurance?
Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Managed Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-263-2441 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- AstrocytomaDr. Placantonakis isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Placantonakis isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GlioblastomaDr. Placantonakis isDistinguished. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Placantonakis isDistinguished. Learn about Glioma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Placantonakis isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Advanced
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Placantonakis isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Placantonakis isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Placantonakis isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Placantonakis isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Placantonakis isAdvanced. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Placantonakis isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Placantonakis isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Placantonakis isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Placantonakis isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.
- ChondrosarcomaDr. Placantonakis isExperienced. Learn about Chondrosarcoma.
- ChordomaDr. Placantonakis isExperienced. Learn about Chordoma.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Placantonakis isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.