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Leslie Acakpo-Satchivi, MD, Neurosurgery, Springfield, IL

LeslieJean-RegisAcakpo-SatchiviMDPhD

Neurosurgery Springfield, IL

Chairman Department of Neurosurgery Springfield Clinic and HSHS St. John's Hospital

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  • Office

    800 N 1st St
    Springfield, IL 62702
    Phone+1 217-528-7541
    Fax+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 Medicine
    Indiana University School of MedicineFellowship, Pediatric Surgery, 2004 - 2005
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1999 - 2004
  • Ohio State University Hospital
    Ohio State University HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1998 - 1999
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicineClass of 1998
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Albert Einstein College of MedicinePh.D., Molecular Genetics, 1992 - 1996
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoB.A., Fundamentals: Issues and Texts, with Honors, 1986 - 1990
  • Lycee Francais de New York
    Lycee Francais de New YorkBachelor, French Baccalaureate Degree, with Honors, 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2011 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2008 - 2026
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 2000 - 2025
  • AL State Medical License
    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

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 Note  
    David 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 literature  
    David 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 Seem
    Jody Lack, MD; Leslie Acakpo-Satchivi, MD-PhD; Dianne Wildrick FNP, SIU Clinico-pathological Conference, 1/1/2012
  • Surgical Management of Hydrocephalus
    Leslie 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 Hydrocephalus 
    Southern Illinois University - 1/1/2012
  • Tethered Cord Syndrome: A Neurosurgical Perspective 
    University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria - 1/1/2012
  • Hydrocephalus in Children 
    1/1/2012
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French