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Francesco Pucci, MD, Neurosurgery, Chicago, IL

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Neurosurgery Chicago, IL

Dr. Francesco Pucci practices in the Department of Neurosurgery at UI Health.

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  • Office

    1801 W Taylor St Ste 4e
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone+1 312-355-0510
    Fax+1 312-413-7704

Summary

  • Dr. Francesco Pucci practices in the Department of Neurosurgery at UI Health. Dr. Pucci specializes in the surgical treatment of adult and pediatric patients with epilepsy, and in restorative surgery for patients with movement disorders, craniofacial pain, somatic chronic pain disorders, and psychiatric conditions. He also performs surgery for brain tumors, particularly those that require awake or asleep brain mapping to preserve neurological function, and for CSF disorders (hydrocephalus, Chiari Malformation). Dr. Pucci’s research interests include understanding the neurophysiology of seizure activity and in neuromodulation for motor recovery in chronic stroke.

Education & Training

  • Brown University
    Brown UniversityResidency, Neurological Surgery, 2014 - 2021
  • The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
    The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityClass of 2012

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2019 - 2024
  • RI State Medical License
    RI State Medical License 2012 - 2019

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • NIH Grant Expands UIC Brain Bank into Citywide Effort to Study Epilepsy, Brain Cancer
    NIH Grant Expands UIC Brain Bank into Citywide Effort to Study Epilepsy, Brain CancerNovember 7th, 2023