Antonio Russi

Prof. Antonio Russi is a neurologist and is named the best epileptologist in Spain. Forbes magazine lists him among the Top 100 Spanish doctors. He founded the Epilepsy Russi Institute and chairs the Epilepsy Unit at Centro Médico Teknon.

Epilepsy Specialization and Approach

Prof. Russi treats severe and rare stages of epilepsy in children and adults. He focuses on non-surgical therapies and achieves a 70% success rate with medication. He also researches new antiepileptic drugs tailored to individual patient needs.

He treats various conditions and performs specific procedures including:

• Treatment for complex epilepsy and West syndrome – a severe form of epilepsy in infants involving spasms and developmental delays
• Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) – a procedure that uses a device to send electrical impulses to the brain to prevent seizures
• Drug therapy adjustment and medication management
• Surgical treatment selection for refractory cases

Diagnostic Expertise

The specialist uses prolonged monitoring to locate epileptic foci with high precision. Patients undergo three-day video-EEG monitoring to analyze seizures in real time. Dr. Russi uses special sensors to observe how specific drugs affect brain activity. This data lets him develop an effective medication plan.

Achievements and Patient Volume

Prof. Russi and his team have helped over 2,000 patients eliminate epileptic attacks. They have completed around 900 diagnostic tests and performed over 600 surgeries. His expertise draws 75% of epilepsy patients visiting Centro Médico Teknon through Bookimed.

Work Experience

• Director of the Epilepsy Russi Institute since 1987
• Head of the Epilepsy Unit at Centro Médico Teknon
• Director at the Neurology and Neurosurgery Institute of Barcelona
• Provides remote consultations via Skype including diagnosis and six-month treatment coordination

Education and Training

• 1972 – Graduated from the Universitat de Barcelona
• Specialized training in neurology, epileptology, and neurophysiology

Professional Memberships

Prof. Russi is a member of several organizations and has authored numerous scientific publications concerning seizure treatment. His memberships include:

• International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
• American Epilepsy Society (AES)
• Neurophysiology Catalan Society