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Christopher R. DeMassi, MD, Neurosurgery, Hollywood, FL

Christopher R. DeMassi MD ,FACS, FAANS

Neurosurgery•Hollywood, FL

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Epilepsy Surgery, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery

Chief of Neurosurgery Chief, Neuroscience Institute Medical Director Spine Center Memorial Healthcare System

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  • 1150 N 35th AveSte 300Hollywood, FL 33021

  • Phone+1 954-265-1490

  • Fax+1 954-989-0454

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Summary

  • Dr. Christopher R. DeMassi is a neurosurgeon in Hollywood, FL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Memorial Regional Hospital, Memorial Regional Hospital South, Memorial Hospital West, Jackson Health System, and University of Miami Hospital. He received his medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine and has been in practice 13 years. He specializes in brain & spinal tumor, epilepsy surgery, neurosurgical spine surgery, and stereotactic & functional neurosurgery and is experienced in seizures and epilepsy, temporal lobe epilepsy, movement disorders, traumatic brain injury, and brain tumor.

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2005 - 2012
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2010 - 2011
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 2010 - 2011
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineMD, Medical Doctor, Honors, 2000 - 2004
  • Georgetown University School of Medicine
    Georgetown University School of MedicineClass of 2004
  • Georgetown University
    Georgetown UniversityMS, Physiology and Biophysics, Honors, 1999 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2020
  • Neurological Surgery
    American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
  • FAANS
    American Association of Neurological SurgeonsFAANS
  • FACS
    American College of SurgeonsFACS

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012

Press Mentions

  • New Device Stops Seizures in Their Tracks, Doctors Say
    New Device Stops Seizures in Their Tracks, Doctors SayJune 7th, 2016
  • Memorial Neuroscience Institute Begins Implantation of Neuropace RNS System® in South Florida for Patients with Epilepsy Seizures
    Memorial Neuroscience Institute Begins Implantation of Neuropace RNS System® in South Florida for Patients with Epilepsy SeizuresMarch 31st, 2016

Committees

  • Member, Trauma Peer Review Committee 2015 - Present
  • Chair, Spine Committee 2015 - Present
  • Member, Surgical Services Executive Committee 2015 - Present
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019
  • Chief Neurosurgery, Trauma Multidisciplinary Operations and Systems Committee 2017 - 2019

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