Dr. Efstathios Papavassiliou, M.D.
Neurosurgeon
110 Francis St 3-B Boston MA, 02215Rating
3/5
About
Dr. Efstathios Papavassiliou practices Neurological Surgery in Boston, MA. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Papavassiliou prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.
Education and Training
University Athens-Faculty Medical, School Of Health & Science MD
University of Athens / College of Medicine / School of Health Science National & Kapodistrian 1990
University of Athens School of Health Sciences 1990
Board Certification
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chief of Neurosurgery spine BIDM 2018 - Present
- Co-Director The spine center BIDMC 2012 - Present
Treatments
- Spondylolisthesis
- Parkinson's Disease
- Neck Pain
- Back Pain
- Pinched Nerve
- Herniated Disc
- Spinal Stenosis
- Degenerative Disc Disease (ddd)
Professional Memberships
- AANS
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