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Justin Cappuzzo, MD, Neurosurgery, Wilmington, NC

JustinM.CappuzzoMD(He/Him)

Neurosurgery • Wilmington, NC

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, Neurointerventional Surgery

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeon

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Summary

  • Dr. Justin Cappuzzo is a neurosurgeon in Wilmington, NC at Atlantic Brain and Spine. He received his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine with performed his neurosurgery training at the University at Buffalo with an enfolded fellowship in cerebrovascular/endovascular neurosurgery. He specializes in cerebrovascular neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology.

Education & Training

  • University at Buffalo
    University at BuffaloResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2017 - 2023
  • University at Buffalo Neurosurgery
    University at Buffalo NeurosurgeryFellowship, Cerebrovascular/Endovascular Neurosurgery, 2020 - 2021
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
    Massachusetts General HospitalInternship, Surgery, 2016 - 2017
  • George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
    George Washington University School of Medicine and Health SciencesClass of 2016, Doctor of Medicine Class Commencement Speaker and Research Track
  • Ramapo College of New Jersey
    Ramapo College of New JerseyBS, Chemistry, Magna Cum Laude, 2007 - 2011

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2017 - 2023
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2016 - 2017

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) University at Buffalo, 2022
  • Doctor of Medicine Class Commencement Speaker George Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2016
  • Health Services Research Scholarship George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • Suprasellar Epidermoid Cyst with Pituitary Stalk Involvement: Case Report and Literature Review
    McCormack, E., Cappuzzo, J.M., Easley, S., Litvack, Z., Sherman, J.H., George Washington University, William H. Beaumont Medical Research Honor Society, Fusion, 2017, Washington, D.C., 1/1/2017
  • Delayed traumatic aortic pseudoaneurysm formation causing vertebral body erosion and back pain: case report and literature review
    Cappuzzo J.M., Knudson, K.E., Sarin, S., Babrowicz, J., Cherrick, A., Sherman J.H., Young Neurosurgeons Research Forum at the AANS 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting, Washington, D.C., 5/1/2015
  • Isolated recurrence of secondary CNS lymphoma: case report and literature review.
    Cappuzzo J.M., DeRosa P, Sherman J.H., AANS/CNS Tumor Section at the AANS 83rd Annual Scientific Meeting., Washington, D.C., 5/1/2015
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Lectures

  • Grand Rounds - Treatment of Cerebral Aneurysms 
    University at Buffalo - 2022
  • Cappuzzo J.M., Pardo F. “Direct Hybrid Integration of Lasers on Glass Arrayed Waveguide Grating (AWG) Devices.” 
    Summer Internship Program, Bell Laboratories, Alcatel-Lucent, Murray Hill, NJ. - 7/2011
  • Cappuzzo J.M., Felix A.M. “Use of Aminocaproic Acid as a Spacer for Multiple Pegylation of Peptides.” 
    59th Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, College of Mt. Saint Vincent, Riverdale, NY. - 5/2011
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Other

  • Cappuzzo, J.M., Sherman, J.H. Reviewer Commentary in: The role of brachytherapy in the treatment of glioblastoma multiforme 
    Barbarite E, Sick JT, Berchmans E, Bregy A, Shah AH, Elsayyad N, Komotar RJ, Pubmed
    https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27180560
    Neurosurgical Review - 5/2016

Authored Content

  • A Rapid Multidisciplinary Hybrid Approach to Stroke Care at University at Buffalo NeurosurgeryJanuary 2023
  • Ask the Experts: Predicting the Next Breakthrough in Ischemic Stroke TherapyJune 2022

Press Mentions

  • Surviving Rare, COVID-Related Stroke Leaves UB Medical Student with Powerful Lessons
    Surviving Rare, COVID-Related Stroke Leaves UB Medical Student with Powerful LessonsFebruary 3rd, 2023
  • Jeffrey Akman
    Jeffrey AkmanJuly 7th, 2016
  • General Acknowledgments
    General AcknowledgmentsMay 3rd, 2017

Grant Support

  • Educational GrantPenumbra, Inc.2021–2022

Committees

  • Reviewer, PLOS ONE 2016 - 2018
  • Contributing Author, First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 2014 - 2015
  • Student Interviewer for Medical School Admissions, George Washington University School of Medicine 2013 - 2016
  • Co-chair of George Washington University Neurosurgery Interest Group, Medical Student Neurosurgery Interest Group 2012 - 2016
  • Ad Hoc Reviewer, Journal of Neuro-Oncology, Journal of Neurosurgical Review, World Neurosurgery, Journal of Neuroimmunology

Research History

  • Resident ResearchMassachusetts General Hospital, Department of Neurosurgery. Mentor(s): Aman Patel, M.D. Assessment of the Embolization of Neurovascular Lesions Using the Penumbra Smart Coil (SMART)2016 - 2017
  • Laboratory Research AssistantGeorge Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Department of Neurosurgery; Mentor(s): Jonathan Sherman, M.D., Anthony LaMantia, Ph.D. Investigated the role of FoxD4 in the conversion of embryonic stem cells to early neuronal precursors2012 - 2016
  • IRB Clinical ResearchGeorge Washington University, School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Department of Neurosurgery; Mentor(s): Jonathan Sherman, M.D. - Understanding the relationship between steroid response and chemotherapy response in patients with primary CNS lymphoma.2012 - 2014
  • Laboratory Research AssistantBell Laboratories, Alcatel-Lucent. Photonics Research - SlimLine; Mentor: Flavio Pardo, Ph.D. Developed nickel standoffs for mechanical support of laser diodes on photonic integrated circuits.2010 - 2011
  • Senior Thesis ResearcherRamapo College of New Jersey, School of Theoretical and Applied Science. Department of Chemistry; Mentor: Arthur M. Felix, Ph.D. Developed novel PEGylating reagents for PEGylation of unique targets such as GRF.2009 - 2011

Professional Memberships

Industry Relationships

  • Jacob’s Institute Consultant, Gore Medical, Integra Lifesciences, Corp., J&J Medical Device Companies, Medtronic, MicroVention, MIVI Neuroscience, Synaptive Medical2021 - Present
  • Independent Consultant, Penumbra, Q’Apel Medical, Stryker Neuroendovascular, Toshiba/Cannon Medical Systems USA2021 - Present
  • Product Reviewer: Interactive Clinical Guidelines Beta Tester, UpToDateBeta-testerDisclosure: No financial disclosures. Volunteer basis.2016 - 2017
  • Physician Panelist, Doximity- Appointed to Doximity’s Physician Panel and serves as a Doximity liaison providing product advice, beta testing, and strategic feedback to the company.Disclosure: No financial disclosures.2015 - 2017

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