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Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD
Neurosurgery* Age 53
Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD
3.5 (8 Ratings)

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Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD is a Neurosurgeon in New York, NY.
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Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD

Neurosurgery* Age 53
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD is a Neurosurgeon in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Placantonakis graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine in 2003 and completed a residency at Weill Cornell Medical College. Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD is a Neurosurgeon in New York, NY and has 22 years experience. Dr. Placantonakis currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals. Dr. Placantonakis has experience treating conditions like Benign Neoplasm of Brain, Hypothalamus Cancer and Pituitary Tumor among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Placantonakis received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Placantonakis' office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Placantonakis is board certified in Neurosurgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Hypothalamus Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Edema
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Hydrocephalus
Intracerebral Hemorrhage
Meningiomas
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Subdural Hemorrhage
Traumatic Brain Injury
Brain Surgery
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Shunt - Insertion, Repair or Removal
Destruction of Brain Tumor
Acoustic Neuroma
Acute Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anemia
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Aneurysm
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Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Back Pain
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bone Cancer
Brain Abscess
Brain and Nervous System Cancer (incl. Gliomas, Astrocytoma, Schwannoma, Medulloblastoma, Chordoma)
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Tumor
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Broken Neck
Cauda Equina Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Spinal Cord Injury
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chordoma
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Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Disorders
Colon Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complete Spinal Cord Injury
Compressed Spinal Cord
Congenital Brain Malformations
Cranial Trauma
Craniopharyngioma
Degenerative Disc Disease
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Ear Cancer
Epilepsy
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Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Eye Cancer
Glioblastoma
Glioma
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Gliomatosis Cerebri
Gliosarcoma
Gynecologic Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemophilia
Herniated Disc
Hodgkin's Disease
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Laryngeal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lung Cancer
Lymphoma, Large-Cell
Lymphosarcoma
Malignant Pituitary Gland Tumor
Melanoma
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Metastatic Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Multiple Myeloma
Mycosis Fungoides
Myelitis
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myelopathy
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Non-Pyogenic Meningitis
Obstructive Hydrocephalus
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma of the Spine
Ovarian Cancer
Pathological Spine Fracture
Peritoneal Cancer
Permanent Vegetative State
Persistent Vegetative State
Pineal Region Tumors
Polyneuropathy
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Prostate Cancer
Radiculopathy
Rasmussen's Syndrome
Reticulosarcoma
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Scoliosis
Secondary Malignancies
Skin Cancer
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Cord Tumor
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Traumatic Cerebral Edema
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Uterine Cancer
Vertebral Column Tumors
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Brain Tumor Biopsy
Cancer Screening
Craniectomy, Craniotomy, Surgery of Skull Base, Neuroendoscopy
CyberKnife®, Cranial (Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Cranial) incl. Gamma Knife and LINAC Photon Beam
Dural Repair or Other Spinal Cord Repair
Excision of Facial Bone
Herniated Disc Surgery
Intracranial Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Repair
Intracranial Vessel Angioplasty and Stenting
Intracranial Vessels Stenting
Lamina Procedures (incl. Laminectomy, Laminoplasty, Laminotomy)
Laparotomy
Neuroplasty
Oral Cancer Screening
Pituitary Gland Tumor Excision
Plasmapheresis
Reconstruction for Craniosynostosis
Repair Intracranial Aneurysm
Skin Screenings
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Discectomy
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Spinal or Cranial
Stereotaxis
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization

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Locations

  1. 1 New York University
    530 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016
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  2. 2 NYU Langone Hospitals
    550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016
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Apr 30, 2021
We had a great meeting with him and he was very compassionate.
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Specialties*
Neurosurgery
Oncology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • New York University Grossman School of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurosurgery
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Weill Cornell Medical College
    2010
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    2008
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Placantonakis' profile.

Dr. Placantonakis frequently treats the following conditions: Benign Neoplasm of Brain, Hypothalamus Cancer and Pituitary Tumor. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospitals.

Yes, Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD holds board certification in Neurosurgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave, New York, NY