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Office
800 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62702Phone+1 217-528-7541Fax+1 217-522-5851
Summary
- Dr. Leslie Acakpo-Satchivi is a neurosurgeon in Springfield, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Springfield Memorial Hospital and HSHS St. John's Hospital. He received his medical degree from Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University and has been in practice 19 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including French. He is experienced in hydrocephalus, pediatric neurosurgery, and hematoma. He has more than 50 publications and over 350 citings.
Education & Training
- Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2004 - 2005
- Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1999 - 2004
- Ohio State University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
- Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1998
- Albert Einstein College of MedicinePh.D., Molecular Genetics, 1992 - 1996
- University of ChicagoB.A., Fundamentals: Issues and Texts, with Honors, 1986 - 1990
- Lycee Francais de New YorkBachelor, French Baccalaureate Degree, with Honors, 1986
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 2011 - 2026
- VA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
- OH State Medical License 2000 - 2025
- AL State Medical License 2005 - 2008
- American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Medical Scientist Training Program Fellowship Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1996
- NIH Minority Pre-doctoral Fellowship Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1991
- Samuel and May Rudin Scholar Albert Einstein College of Medicine, 1990
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 7 citationsScheduled oral analgesics and the need for opiates in children following partial dorsal rhizotomyR. Shane Tubbs, Drew Davis, Mohammadali Mohajel Shoja, Leslie Acakpo-Satchivi, John C. Wellons
Journal of Neurosurgery. 2007-06-01 - 28 citationsDeath in shunted hydrocephalic children: a follow-up studyLeslie Acakpo-Satchivi, Chevis N. Shannon, R. Shane Tubbs, John C. Wellons, Jeffrey P. Blount
Child's Nervous System. 2008-02-01 - 20 citationsLegacy and current understanding of the often-misunderstood Foix-Alajouanine syndrome. Historical vignette.Andrew S Ferrell, R. Shane Tubbs, Leslie Acakpo-Satchivi, John P. Deveikis, Mark R. Harrigan
Journal of Neurosurgery. 2009-11-01
Journal Articles
- The Legacy and Current Understanding of the Often Misunderstood “Foix-Alajouanine Syndrome”Andrew Ferrell M.D., R. Shane Tubbs MS, PA-C, PhD, Leslie Acakpo-Satchivi M.D.- PhD, John P. Deveikis, M.D., and Mark R. Harrigan M.D., Journal of Neurosurgery, 1/1/2009
- The Seldinger Technique for Ventricular Catheter Exchange: Technical NoteDavid F. Bauer1, M.D., R. Shane Tubbs, Leslie Acakpo-Satchivi1, MD, PhD, Child's Nervous System, 1/28/2008
- Mycoplasma meningitis resulting in increased production of cerebrospinal fluid: case report and review of the literatureDavid F. Bauer, M.D., R. Shane Tubbs, MS, PA-C, PhD, Leslie Acakpo-Satchivi, MD, PhD, Child’s Nervous System, 1/28/2008
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Abstracts/Posters
- Non-Accidental Injury: Things are not Always as they SeemJody Lack, MD; Leslie Acakpo-Satchivi, MD-PhD; Dianne Wildrick FNP, SIU Clinico-pathological Conference, 1/1/2012
- Surgical Management of HydrocephalusLeslie Acakpo-Satchivi, MD-PhD, Emergency Fellows’ Conference, University of Alabama, 1/1/2008
- Our Recent Experience with Primary Cranial Vault Encephaloceles.Cuong Bui, MD; Shane Tubbs, PhD, PA-C; Elise P. Salerno, MS; Blake Pearson, MD; Leslie Acakpo-Satchivi , MD, PhD; John C. Wellons, III, MD; Jeffrey Blount, MD; Walter ..., AANS Pediatric Neurosurgery Section Meeting, 1/1/2006
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Lectures
- Surgical Management of HydrocephalusSouthern Illinois University - 1/1/2012
- Tethered Cord Syndrome: A Neurosurgical PerspectiveUniversity of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria - 1/1/2012
- Hydrocephalus in Children1/1/2012
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow
Other Languages
- French
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