Expertise in
4
conditions

Dr. Stelios M. Smirnakis

Neurology
Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc
75 Francis St, 
Boston, MA 
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Expertise in
4
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Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc
75 Francis St, 
Boston, MA 

Overview

Stelios Smirnakis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Smirnakis is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Smirnakis is board certified in Vascular Neurology, Neurology, and Neurocritical Care. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 75 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Smirnakis is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in MA

Board Certifications

Vascular Neurology
Neurology
Neurocritical Care

Fellowships

Max Planck Institute for Biological Cybernetics, 2001 - 2002
Massachusetts General Hospital, 2001 - 2004

Hospital Affiliations

Brigham And Women's Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Tufts
  • HMO

Locations

BRIGHAM AND WOMENS PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC
75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Smirnakis has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Stroke

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.

2 Clinical Trials

AtRial Cardiopathy and Antithrombotic Drugs In Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke
AtRial Cardiopathy and Antithrombotic Drugs In Prevention After Cryptogenic Stroke
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: April 09, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Apixaban, Aspirin
Study Phase: Phase 3
Functional Neuroimaging of Cortical Plasticity in the Human Visual System
Functional Neuroimaging of Cortical Plasticity in the Human Visual System
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: April 11, 2022
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75 Total Publications

When EEG and Brain MRI Disagree After Cardiac Arrest.
When EEG and Brain MRI Disagree After Cardiac Arrest.
Journal: Neurocritical care
Published: February 18, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Stelios M. Smirnakis

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Is Dr. Stelios M. Smirnakis a top-rated expert for Stroke?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Stelios M. Smirnakis is classified as an Advanced expert for Stroke, 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. Stelios M. Smirnakis specialize in?

While Dr. Stelios M. Smirnakis is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Herpes Simplex Encephalitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Stelios M. Smirnakis participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Stelios M. Smirnakis has published 75 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Stelios M. Smirnakis's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Stelios M. Smirnakis accept my insurance?

Dr. Stelios M. Smirnakis accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 617-732-5500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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