Josh Abecassis, M.D.
Neurosurgery, Louisville Brain Bypass & Revascularization Center, Skull Base Tumors, Brain & Spine Institute
Areas of Interest
Aneurysms | Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) | Carotid Disease | Moyamoya Disease | Robotic Surgery | Skull Base Tumors | Stroke
Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Neurosurgery
UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute
UofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 505
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160 Get Directions
UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute
UofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 505
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160 Get Directions
Get to know
Josh Abecassis, M.D.
Josh Abecassis, M.D., is a neurosurgeon with UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute and associate professor in the Department of Neurological Surgery at University of Louisville School of Medicine. Dr. Abecassis grew up in Chicago and completed both his undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering and medical degree at Northwestern University. He completed a residency in neurological surgery at University of Washington in Seattle, with an enfolded fellowship in skull base/open cerebrovascular neurosurgery. He then went on to University of Miami to complete a CAST-accredited fellowship in endovascular neurosurgery. He is passionate about expanding the stroke program’s footprint in the community and is dedicated to delivering top-notch open microsurgical and endovascular care.Education & Training
B.S.
Northwestern University | Chicago | 2008
Northwestern University | Chicago | 2008
M.D.
Northwestern University | Chicago | 2013
Northwestern University | Chicago | 2013
Residency
University of Washington/Harborview Medical Center | Neurological Surgery |
Seattle | 2020
Fellowship
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital | Endovascular Neurosurgery | Miami | 2021
Languages
English
Areas of Interest
Aneurysms | Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) | Carotid Disease | Moyamoya Disease | Robotic Surgery | Skull Base Tumors | Stroke
Practice, Specialty or Service
Philosophy
"Dealing with a new or chronic neurological disease is a challenging, emotional and stressful experience. My goal is to help patients and their families navigate this process by meeting them and learning about their journey so that I can best treat them. I strive to do this by delivering top quality surgical and endovascular care with compassion."
Contact Info
UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute
Patient Comments
UofL Physicians participates in most major health plans in Kentucky. Coverage may vary by specialty. Coverage limitations are dependent on the terms of your personal health plan. This is not a guarantee that all services you receive will be covered by your health plan. Review your health plan provider directory and/or consult with your plan to confirm coverage.
