Dr. Angelo M. Alves, MD, PhD
Neurologist | Electrodiagnostic Medicine
5580 49th St Suite 108 St. Petersburg FL, 33709About
Dr. Angelo Alves is a distinguished Neurologist in St. Petersburg, FL. Dr. Alves specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Alves employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Alves is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
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Education and Training
MD at University of Porto
Univ De Porto- Fac De Med- Porto- Portugal 1960
Universidade do Porto Faculdade de Medicina 1960
Board Certification
American Board of Neurological Surgery
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Angelo M. Alves, MD, PhD's Expert Contributions
Is walking good for neuropathy?
Walking is definitely good for neuropathy. READ MORE
Can you have surgery for nerve pain?
Yes! But first you need a complete neurological evaluation by a neurologist to help you with the decision and referral to the proper specialist. READ MORE
Nervous about short-term memory. What can I do?
Avoid social isolation keep active mentally and physically and keep working READ MORE
Awake during brain surgery?
It is important so that the patient can follow instructions regarding speech movement and cognitive tasks which can be affected during the surgery near elequent brain regions. READ MORE
Faculty Titles & Positions
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Treatments
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuropathy
- Pinched Nerve
- Epilepsy
- Memory Loss
- Pain
- Migraine
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Get to know Neurologist Dr. Angelo M. Alves, who serves patients in St. Petersburg, Florida.
In practice since 1972, Dr. Alves is a board-certified neurologist who is affiliated with Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida.
Serving the community since 1976, Northside Hospital is a 288-bed facility, offering a full range of services, including but not limited to: interventional stroke and neurologic care, full-service orthopedic and spine treatment, a 24-hour emergency room, preventative and corrective cardiac care, as well as general surgery. As the first Comprehensive Stroke Center in St. Petersburg, the technologically advanced facility allows superior physicians and nursing staff to care for their growing community. With campus-based specialized units, such as the Tampa Bay Heart Institute and the Neuroscience Institute for Interventional Neuroradiology, Northside Hospital continues to enhance and expand its services to better serve the St. Petersburg community.
On the subject of his educational background, Dr. Alves earned his medical degree from the University of Porto - Faculty of Medicine in Porto, Portugal in 1960. He then went on to complete his internship training in Portugal and Saskatchewan, followed by his residency at the University of Alabama and his fellowship at the University of Kentucky.
The doctor is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists.
Among his many professional achievements, he has also been awarded several honors and recognitions, including Compassionate Doctor Recognition in 2014 and 2015, Patients’ Choice Award in 2014 and 2015, Top 10 Doctor - Metro Area in 2014, and Top 10 Doctor - State in 2014. He was also published in Florida Super Doctors 2009 - Gulf Coast Edition. Super Doctors identifies top doctors as selected by their peers and the independent research of MSP Communications.
Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. It deals with the diagnosis and treatment of all categories of conditions and disease involving the central and peripheral nervous systems, including their coverings, blood vessels, and all effector tissue, such as muscle. Neurologists are medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.
In addition to English, Dr. Alves speaks French, Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish.
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