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Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD

Neurosurgery
3.5 (8)
Map Pin Small New York, NY
Accepting new patients
20 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD

Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from New York University School of Medicine and is affiliated with NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital.

Dr. Placantonakis works at NYU Neurosurgery Associates in New York, NY. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Placantonakis' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Jerome L Shupack MD
    530 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 263-2441
    Monday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Wednesday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Thursday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Saturday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Sunday
    07:00 - 19:00

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  • NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital

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    About Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD

    Specialties
    • Neurosurgery
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 20 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1174780498
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Weill Cornell Medical College
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • New York University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurosurgery
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    Dr. Placantonakis works at NYU Neurosurgery Associates in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Placantonakis’s profile.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Placantonakis. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Placantonakis.

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