Dr. Andrew F. Cannestra, MD, PhD
Neurosurgeon
800 Prudential Drive Weaver Tower, 11th F Jacksonville Florida, 32207Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Andrew Cannestra practices Neurological Surgery in Jacksonville, Florida. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Cannestra 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
BSE at the University of California
San Diego
MD at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
PhD in Neurosciences at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Board Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Mapping morphology of the corpus callosum in schizophrenia.
- Temporal and topographical characterization of language cortices using intraoperative optical intrinsic signals.
- Characterization of optical intrinsic signals and blood volume during cortical spreading depression.
- Optical imaging of bilingual cortical representations. Case report.
- Temporal spatial differences observed by functional MRI and human intraoperative optical imaging.
- Spatial/temporal correlation of BOLD and optical intrinsic signals in humans.
- Functional assessment of Broca's area using near infrared spectroscopy in humans.
- Variability of intraoperative electrocortical stimulation mapping parameters across and within individuals.
- Functional magnetic resonance imaging and optical imaging for dominant-hemisphere perisylvian arteriovenous malformations.
- Intraoperative optical intrinsic signal imaging: a clinical tool for functional brain mapping.
- The temporal/spatial evolution of optical signals in human cortex.
- A three-dimensional multimodality brain map of the nemestrina monkey.
- The evolution of optical signals in human and rodent cortex.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from the University of California, San Diego- 1993
Dr. Andrew F. Cannestra, MD, PhD's Practice location
Lyerly Neurosurgery
800 Prudential Drive Weaver Tower, 11th F -Jacksonville, Florida 32207Get Direction
Dr. Andrew F. Cannestra, MD, PhD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Cannestra
- Paul
The whole team was terrific from start to finish. Dr. Cannestra is a great surgeon. I would encourage anyone to seek out his expertise.
- Raymond
Dr Canestra and Dean have been absolutely wonderful. I feel better since they performed my chari malformation surgery than I have in 20 years. They are truly miracle workers and are both gifted providers
- Edith-marie
He is an amazing surgeon. Everyone on his staff is caring, compassionate, and loving.
- Perry
Amazing surgeon very good at explaining so people can understand. The whole team with Dean and Laura took very good care of all my needs and I recovered quickly. üòÄ
- Martha
Dr. Cannestra is the best and caring surgeon to take care of back pains. Dean is the best as well. Dr. C did what he said he would do. Took away my pain and gave me my height back
- M
My appt was a follow up from an appt in Feb. Dr. Cannestra had already read the reports from my MRI on Mon, March 21st and from my appt with a dr at JOI that he referred me to see in regards to several fractures in my hip. He is now sending me to Southeast Orthopedics to see Dr. Duffy. His Medical Asst, Laura, called Dr. Duffy's office and made me an appt for ASAP tomorrow. Laura, his medical asst is always extremely helpful and so caring to us. Everyone here is always extremely professional, friendly and concerned about our needs. Dr. Cannestra has done 3 surgeries on me and 11 on my husband. He is absolutely amazing, extremely professional and wonderful to talk to.
- Mark
As always they are great. Dr. Cannestra has help me so much.
- Bryan
Dr. Cannestra is a true healer. He and his staff are fantastic. I had back and neck pain for years and now it's virtually gone. I've recommended Dr. Cannestra to folks who have seen him and had good results as well.
- Y
Dr Cannestra was very clear and informative with what surgery I needed to have and explained everything so that I understood.
Very detailed in his describing what can help my back,
Dr. Cannestra is fantastic! He is very professional, answers your questions, and makes sure you understand what's wrong and what he is going to do fix the problem.
- L
He did an amazing job on my surgery, I have had no pain and after three months pain free, his office staff and nurse practitioner were very helpful and attentive to my needs, üòç
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