AnthonyJAlastraMDFAANS FACS CNSENDORFP

Neurosurgery • Rancho Mirage, CA

Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery, Interventional Neuroradiology, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery

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Office
39000 Bob Hope Dr.
Wright Building, Suite 301
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
Phone+1 760-507-8473

Fax+1 760-507-8316

Summary

Dr. Anthony Alastra is a neurosurgeon/neurointerventionalist in Rancho Mirage, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Eisenhower Medical Center, Redlands Community Hospital, Desert Regional Medical Center, Arrowhead Regional Medical Center, and Riverside University Health Sciences Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and has been in practice 20 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Italian. He specializes in cerebrovascular neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, and neurosurgical spine surgery and is experienced in neurosurgical oncology, neurosurgical spine surgery, interventional neuroradiology / endovascular neurosurgery, cerebrovascular disease, and minimally-invasive spine surgery.

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterChief Residency, Neurological Surgery, 2002 - 2004
NYU Grossman School of MedicineFellowship, Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology (Neurological Surgery), 2000 - 2002
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1998 - 2000
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterInternship, Surgery, 1997 - 1998
Case Western Reserve University School of MedicineClass of 1997, MD
The Johns Hopkins UniversityBA, Behavioral Biology, 1988 - 1992

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2018 - 2026
NY State Medical License 2000 - 2022
NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2021
American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
American College of Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgery, 2014
Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research Training Fellowship HHMI/NIH, 1994
Crile Summer Scholar Grant recipient Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, 1993
Curt P. Richter Award in Behavioral Biology The Johns Hopkins University, 1992
The Beneficial Hodson Trust Scholarship The Johns Hopkins University, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992
Psi Chi, Psychology Honor Society The Johns Hopkins University, 1990
Alpha Epsilon Delta, Premedical Honor Society The Johns Hopkins University, 1990
Fellow (FAANS) American Association of Neurological Surgeons
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage Secondary to a Parasagittal Meningioma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
Louis Reier, Christina Mao, Jordan Hough, Fiona Pudewa, Imran Siddiqi
Cureus. 2023-10-01
Acute Lumbar Schmorl's Node Following Chiropractic Adjustment.
Stephen Albano, Mary Grace Bacani, Anthony Alastra
Cureus. 2022-05-01
10 citations
Contrast Extravasation Post Thrombectomy in Patients With Acute Cerebral Stroke: A Review and Recommendations for Future Studies
Eric Whitney, Yasir R Khan, Anthony Jg Alastra, Michael Schiraldi, Javed Siddiqi
Cureus. 2020-09-23

Books/Book Chapters

Management of Cerebral Aneurysms.
Chapter: Neurointerventional Management of Intracranial Aneurysms
Page 925 - 950Orbach, D. A.J.G.Alastra, A. Bose, P.K. NelsonEditors: P. Le Roux & H.R. Winn.W.B. SaundersEdition 1st,

Abstracts/Posters

Papillary Tumor of the Pineal Region with Marked Nuclear Pleomorphism, Non-papillary Pattern, and Focal Oncocytic Features.
Wrzolek, MA, Kozarski, T, Alastra, AJG, Mastrangelo, E, Rosenblum, M, Neuropathology & Experimental Neurology, The 85th Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas
Contingent Tolerance to Chlordiazepoxide (CDP) in the Rat. Differential Effects of Benzodiazepine (BZ) and Non-BZ Drugs.
Sannerud, C.A., A.J.G. Alastra, P.O. Harger, Pharmacology, Biochemistry, and Behavior
Decussation of Pericallosal Arterial System as Demonstrated by Cerebral Angiography.
Alastra, A.J.G., P.J. Sunenshine, P.K. Nelson, 2002 ABC-WIN Meeting, Val d’Isere, France
Assessment of Perfusion Heterogeneities in Patients with Intracranial DAVF Complicated by Cortical Venous Drainage.
A. Alastra, Nelson, P.K., D. Vidovich, A. Hecht, H. Woo. T. Kamiryo, S.Russell, 2003 AANS/CNS-ASITN Section Meeting, Phoenix Arizona
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Lectures

Emerging Technologies in Neurosurgery.
Neuro Core Nursing Education Curriculum. Staten Island University Hospital. Staten Island, New York
Advances in the Treatment of High Grade Gliomas.
Neuroscience Multidisciplinary Grand Rounds Conference. Staten Island University Hospital
Minimally Invasive Spinal Technologies: Kyphoplasty.
Medicine Grand Rounds. Richmond University Medical Center. Staten Island, New York
Kyphoplasty.
NYSSPA 2007 Annual Conference. Turning Stone Resort. Verona, New York
Fundamentals in Neurosurgery.
Surgical Grand Rounds Conference. Staten Island University Hospital. Staten Island, New York
Vascular Malformations.
SIUH Stroke Symposium. Staten Island University Hospital. Staten Island, New York
Correction of Coagulopathy: A Neurosurgical Perspective.
Surgical Grand Rounds Conference. Staten Island University Hospital. Staten Island, NY
Concepts in ICP and Hydrocephalus.
Surgical Grand Rounds Conference. Staten Island University Hospital. Staten Island, New York
Current Concepts in Endovascular Neurosurgery.
The 2003 Tennessee Neurosurgical Society Annual Meeting. Nashville, Tennessee
Pathophysiology of Reversible Focal Ischemia.
The 1995 Meeting of Medical Student Fellows, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Bethesda, Maryland
Transphenoidal Surgical Approach for the Management of Pituitary and Sellar Lesions.
Vanderbilt University Neurosurgical Nursing Grand Rounds, Nashville, Tennessee
Neurovascular Anatomy: Anatomic Arterial Variations and Collaterals. Using Embryology to Understand Patterns.
The 2002 Vanderbilt Meacham Society Annual Meeting, Scottsdale, Arizona
Neurosurgery Update: Interventional Neuroradiology.
The 2002 Vanderbilt Meacham Society Annual Meeting. Scottsdale, Arizona
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Press Mentions

Staten Island College Student Explains How Hydrocephalus Affects Her LifeDecember 23rd, 2013
8 Things for Spine Surgeons to Know for Thursday — Dec. 10, 2015 FeaturedFebruary 12th, 2016
International Association of HealthCare Professionals Adds Neurosurgeon Dr. Anthony Alastra FeaturedFebruary 13th, 2016
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