Expertise in
24
conditions

Dr. Dimitris G. Placantonakis

Neurosurgery
New York University
530 1st Ave, 
New York, NY 
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
24
conditions
New York University
530 1st Ave, 
New York, NY 

Overview

Dimitris Placantonakis is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in New York, New York.

Dr. Placantonakis is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioma, Glioblastoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 116 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in NY

Hospital Affiliations

Nyu Langone Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D

Locations

New York University
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.

3 Clinical Trials

A Phase 1 Study of LY3200882 in Patients With Solid Tumors
A Phase 1 Study of LY3200882 in Patients With Solid Tumors
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 03, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug, Radiation
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Phase 2/3 Randomized, Open-Label Study of Toca 511, a Retroviral Replicating Vector, Combined With Toca FC Versus Standard of Care in Subjects Undergoing Planned Resection for Recurrent Glioblastoma or Anaplastic Astrocytoma
A Phase 2/3 Randomized, Open-Label Study of Toca 511, a Retroviral Replicating Vector, Combined With Toca FC Versus Standard of Care in Subjects Undergoing Planned Resection for Recurrent Glioblastoma or Anaplastic Astrocytoma
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: February 07, 2020
Intervention Type: Biological, Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
A Toll-like Receptor Agonist as an Adjuvant to Tumor Associated Antigens (TAA) Mixed With Montanide ISA-51 VG With Bevacizumab for Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
A Toll-like Receptor Agonist as an Adjuvant to Tumor Associated Antigens (TAA) Mixed With Montanide ISA-51 VG With Bevacizumab for Patients With Recurrent Glioblastoma
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: January 13, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug, Biological
Study Phase: Phase 2
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116 Total Publications

Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Brain Tumors: A Prospective Multicenter Analysis of Patients From the LAANTERN Study.
Laser Interstitial Thermal Therapy for Brain Tumors: A Prospective Multicenter Analysis of Patients From the LAANTERN Study.
Journal: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Published: August 17, 2026
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Is Dr. Dimitris G. Placantonakis a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Dimitris G. 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 G. Placantonakis specialize in?

While Dr. Dimitris G. 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 G. Placantonakis participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Dimitris G. Placantonakis has published 116 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Dimitris G. 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 G. Placantonakis accept my insurance?

Dr. Dimitris G. 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.

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