Isaac J. Abecassis, M.D.
Areas of Interest
Cerebrovascular Disease | Neurosurgery | Quantitative Neuro-imaging Techniques | 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
Isaac J. Abecassis, M.D.
Isaac J. Abecassis, M.D., is a neurosurgeon with UofL Physicians – Neurosurgery, part of the UofL Health – Brain & Spine Institute. 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
Cerebrovascular Disease | Neurosurgery | Quantitative Neuro-imaging Techniques | 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
Locations
UofL Physicians – Neurosurgery
UofL Health – Brain & Spine InstituteUofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way, Suite 505
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-2160
UofL Health – Jewish Hospital
200 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202
502-587-4011
UofL Physicians – Skull Base Clinic
UofL Health – Medical Center East3920 Dutchmans Lane
Louisville, KY 40207
502-588-2160
UofL Health – Abraham Flexner Outpatient Center
225 Abraham Flexner Way Louisville, KY 40202
502-587-4698
Patient Comments
Mar 5, 2025
5 out of 5
Very impressive. Dr. Abecassis sat with me and explained all my options, drew diagrams, had all the relevant statistics and an abundance of knowledge for every aspect of my condition. He spent at least 45 minutes talking with me. I can honestly say I've never had a doctor spend that much time with me ever.
Dec 12, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Abecassis and the entire team are the best. There's a big difference in good and the best! I'm thankful that when I was faced with a bad situation I was surrounded by the best!
Sep 26, 2024
5 out of 5
He (Isaac Abecassiss, MD) is excellent in his care. I trust him fully with my care.
Sep 12, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Abecassis gave me my life back after a stroke, my thanks to him and his staff!!!!!
May 4, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Abecassis and his team are great; they actually listen to what you have to say
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