Antonio Russi Tintore
Specialty: Epileptologist
Experience: 53 years
Clinic: Teknon Medical Center
Admission fee: from 600$
About doctor Antonio Russi Tintore
Antonio Russi is a world-renowned pediatric neurologist and professor who founded the Institute of Epileptology. The specialists of this scientific institution are engaged in research and implementation of new methods of epilepsy treatment.
Antonio Russi is an epileptologist with extensive experience. Prof. Antonio Russi Tintore has more than 45 years of experience in neurology. Thanks to his high qualifications, the doctor in 80% of cases helps patients completely get rid of epileptic seizures only through the correct selection of medications. For the remaining 20% of patients, the doctor may offer neurosurgical treatment, such as a unique robotic intracranial thermocoagulation technique.
Dr. Antonio Russi sees patients at the Teknon Clinic in Barcelona. It is also possible to consult an epileptologist online.
Doctor’s specialty
Epileptologist Antonio Russi specializes in performing the following medical procedures:
- Electroencephalography during sleep and wakefulness for several days. Special sensors record the patient’s electrical brain activity, which allows the doctor to determine the effectiveness of certain medications.
- Pharmacogenetic testing. This is a study of the patient’s genetic characteristics, which allows to determine the response of the patient`s body to antiepileptic drugs.
During the examination of a patient, Dr. Russi may prescribe additional diagnostic methods that can accurately determine what treatment is suitable for each patient with epilepsy. This may be surgical intervention or drug therapy.
Antonio Russi is a pediatric neurologist and epileptologist who treats a variety of conditions in children, including patients with West syndrome. This is a severe form of epilepsy in children. The disease is characterized by special types of seizures in the form of epileptic spasms, hypsarrhythmia on the electroencephalogram (EEG) and psychomotor development retardation.
After the main treatment, neurologist-epileptologist Antonio Russi stays in touch with patients for at least 6 months to monitor the results of treatment and adjust therapy if necessary.
Doctor’s education
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1972
Medical University of Barcelona, Spain;
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1978
Specialization in neurology and clinical neurophysiology at Hospital del Mar;
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1986
Specialization in Epileptology at the Centro Antiepileptico de Barcelona.
Achievements and awards
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He is a member of the Spanish and Catalan Community against Epilepsy as well as the American Epilepsy Community;
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Co-organizer of the 5th and 6th European Congress of Epilepsy (Spain 2002, Austria 2004);
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Co-chairman of the 32nd International Epilepsy Congress in Spain;
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Director of the Epilepsy and Electroencephalography Service of Teknon Medical Center for 25 years;
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In 2019, Antonio Russi was ranked among the top 5 best neurologists in Spain by Forbes magazine.
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