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Dr. Anthony Michael Avellino, MD

Neurology, Neurological Surgery
33 years of experience
Banner Desert Medical Center 1400 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202
(480) 412-3000

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Brief Intro

Anthony M. Avellino, MD, MBA, FACS is the director of UW Medicine Neurosciences Institute located at the new Ninth and Jefferson building across from Harborview Medical Center. Dr. Avellino is Professor of Neurological Surgery and Professor of Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at the University of Washington School of Medicine. He is an attending neurosurgeon at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington Medical Center and Seattle Childrens Hospital. He received his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. He completed his residency in neurosurgery at the University of Washington School of Medicine and a pediatric neurosurgery fellowship at Seattle Childrens Hospital. Avellino has special expertise in minimally invasive endoscopic neurosurgery, complex spine problems, brain and spinal cord tumors, and hydrocephalus. Avellino is a fellow in the American College of Surgeons and an active member of the American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons, American Association of Neurosurgeons and the Society for Research into Hydrocephalus and Spina Bifida; he is also active in several Washington state medical organizations. He serves as editorial board member for the journals Pediatric Neurosurgery and Cerebrospinal Fluid Research. Avellino has directed multiple courses on neuro-endoscopy for residents and faculty. His research interests focus on investigations in the pathophysiology of hydrocephalus using proteomic and genomic techniques, and identifying biomarkers for the prognosis of cognitive outcome in hydrocephalus. Avellino is widely published and frequently serves as a guest lecturer.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Columbia University College Of Physicians & Surgeons - 1992

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Progressive Medical Assocs
1400 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ 85202

Specialties Treated

Neurological Surgery
Neurology

Conditions Addressed

Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Intracranial Injury

Procedures Performed

Craniotomy

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Banner Health
Health Plan of San Joaquin
Cigna
CHAMPVA
Central California Alliance for Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
Allianz Worldwide Care
Anthem Blue Cross
Aetna
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare
Kaiser Permanente
Meritain Health

Cancer 22
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 18
Orthopedics 35
Neurology & Neurosurgery 27
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 34
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 37
Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
Children's Hospital 6
Urology 32
Psychiatry 28
Geriatrics 34
Rehabilitation 19
Obsterics & Gynecology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 4
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 5
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 3