Isaac J. Abecassis, M.D.
Neurosurgery, Oncology, Cancer Care, Neuro-Oncology, StrokeCerebrovascular disease | Neurosurgery | Quantitative neuro-imaging techniques | Skull base tumors
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Louisville KY 40202
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Isaac J. Abecassis, M.D.
Isaac J. Abecassis, M.D., is a neurosurgeon at UofL Health and provides care at UofL Physicians – Restorative Neuroscience. 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 the University of Washington in Seattle, with an enfolded fellowship in skull base/open cerebrovascular neurosurgery. He then went on to the 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 here at the University of Louisville and is dedicated to delivering top-notch open microsurgical and endovascular care. "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."Education & Training
Northwestern University | Chicago | 2008
Northwestern University | Chicago | 2013
Languages
English
Areas of Interest
Cerebrovascular disease | Neurosurgery | Quantitative neuro-imaging techniques | Skull base tumors
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 - Abraham Flexner Outpatient CenterUofL 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.
