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Antonio Russi
54
years of experience
1500+
treatments performed
4.0
Rating

Antonio Russi

  • Specialization: Neurologist
  • 54 years of experience
  • accreditation:
  • Speaks:
    Spanish
  • Online consultations: available
  • Workplace: Spain, Barcelona, Centro Médico Teknon
  • Prof. Antonio Russi is a researcher for new antiepileptic medications for non-surgical treatment suitable for each person with epilepsy. Founder of the Russi Epilepsy Institute.

    Dr. Antonio Russi is a neurologist at Centro Médico Teknon in Barcelona. Forbes magazine ranks him among the Top 100 Spanish doctors. He specializes in treating severe and rare epilepsy in children and adults. Dr. Russi focuses on drug therapy, which helps 70% of his patients stay seizure-free. He also founded the Russi Epilepsy Institute to research new medications.

    • Helped over 2,000 patients eliminate epileptic seizures.
    • Heads the Epilepsy Unit at the JCI-accredited Teknon Medical Center.
    • Performed over 900 diagnostic tests and 600 surgeries for complex cases.
    • Is a member of the International League Against Epilepsy.

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Online Epilepsy Consultation with Prof. Russi — Antiepileptic Researcher

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Oleg Malakhov • Consultation with an endocrinologist
Spain
Nov 16, 2025
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Recommend to friends and acquaintances - Yes
Quality of service - 10\10 Availability and quality of interpreter 10\10 Competence of the doctor 10\10 The price is more than I expected initially, but it is exactly the same as when I discussed the appointment with the doctor (i.e. they honestly told me the price and I paid exactly as much as agreed). Recommend to friends and acquaintances - Yes
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May 16, 2024
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Feb 15, 2025
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Special thanks to our interpreter, whose professional assistance ensured comfortable and productive communication with the doctor
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Certifications & accreditations

International League Against Epilepsy

Qualifications

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

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