Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD

Neurosurgery*

3.5 (8)

New York, NY

Accepting new patients

21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD

Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD is a Neurosurgery Specialist in New York, NY. They specialize in Neurosurgery, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurosurgery. They graduated from New York University Grossman School of Medicine and is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital - Manhattan. Dr. Placantonakis, completed a residency at Weill Cornell Medical College. Patients rated Dr. Placantonakis an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Placantonakis works at Practice in New York, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Empire 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

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Nyu Vascular Surgery Associates
530 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016 Directions (212) 263-2441
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Nyu Langone Hospitals
550 1st Ave, New York, NY 10016 Directions (212) 263-2441
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Veterans Affairs New York Harbor Healthcare System - Manhattan Campus
423 E 23rd St, New York, NY 10010 Directions (212) 686-7500

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About Dr. Dimitris Placantonakis, MD

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Neurosurgery
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Years of Experience

21 years of experience

Languages Spoken

English

NPI Number

1174780498

Education & Certifications

Fellowship

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

Residency

Weill Cornell Medical College

Medical Education

New York University Grossman School of Medicine

Board Certifications

Neurosurgery

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Dr. Placantonakis accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Placantonakis works at Practice in New York, NY. View the full address on Dr. Placantonakis’s profile.

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