Overview
Dr. Akbari specializes in pediatric neurosurgery at Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida. He joined the medical staff in 2022. He also is an assistant professor in the Department of Neurosurgery in the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also is director of Clinical Research in the Division of Pediatric Neurosurgery in the Institute for Brain Protection Sciences. Previously, Dr. Akbari was an attending physician at Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Akbari earned his medical degree and a Master of Science in Clinical Investigation at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He also completed a residency in neurosurgery and served as chief resident at Washington University. He completed a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Children’s Hospital of Alabama in Birmingham.
Dr. Akbari is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Osteomyelitis, Subdural Hematoma, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Laminectomy.
Dr. Akbari is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery and American Board Of Pediatric Neurological Surgery. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Akbari is currently accepting new patients.
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601 5th Street South, Suite 500, Suite 500, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shassan A. Akbari
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shassan A. Akbari?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shassan A. Akbari by calling their office at 727-767-8181. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shassan A. Akbari a top-rated expert for Posterior Fossa Decompression?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shassan A. Akbari is classified as an Distinguished expert for Posterior Fossa Decompression, 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. Shassan A. Akbari specialize in?
While Dr. Shassan A. Akbari is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Posterior Fossa Decompression, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Laminectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Shassan A. Akbari participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shassan A. Akbari has published 40 articles and abstracts on conditions like Posterior Fossa Decompression. You can view a list of Dr. Shassan A. Akbari's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shassan A. Akbari accept my insurance?
Dr. Shassan A. Akbari accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and AvMed. We recommend calling the office directly at 727-767-8181 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- Posterior Fossa DecompressionDr. Akbari isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Decompression.
- Experienced
- EndoscopyDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- LaminectomyDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Laminectomy.
- OsteomyelitisDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Osteomyelitis in ChildrenDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Osteomyelitis in Children.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Akbari isExperienced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.