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Dr. Dimitrios Mathios, MD is a neurosurgeon in Saint Louis, MO specializing in neurosurgery. He graduated from University of Athens Faculty of Medicine in 2011 and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Dimitrios Mathios, MD is affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, BJC HealthCare, Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL) and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.
4500 Forest Park Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63108
4921 Parkview Place Suite 6b
Saint Louis, MO 63110
Hydrocephalus
Normally, the brain is bathed in a liquid called cerebrospinal fluid. This fluid cushions and nurtures the brain cells as it flows around and through the brain. Sometimes, cerebrospinal fluid does not get reabsorbed into the body properly, or a blockage in the brain can stop it from flowing. This causes a buildup of pressure called hydrocephalus. This condition affects a wide range of people, but it is much more prevalent among infants and older adults. Left untreated, hydrocephalus can cause uncomfortable symptoms, such as headaches and blurred vision, and eventually may cause brain damage.
Hydrocephalus is most often treated with an implanted device called a shunt. A shunt is a long, thin tube that is used to drain excess fluid. One end is placed within the brain. The tube runs under the skin, along the neck behind the ear, and to another part of the body where the fluid can be reabsorbed. Most often this is the abdomen, but the chest or other areas can also be used. Shunts have a valve that allows doctors to monitor and control the pressure within the brain. Insertion of a shunt is a surgical procedure that takes one to two hours. Incisions are made in the head and the abdomen, and the shunt is threaded into place before the openings are stitched closed.
In cases where hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage, a procedure called endoscopic third ventriculostomy, or ETV, may be performed. During this procedure, a surgeon makes a dime-sized hole in the skull and uses a thin tube with a camera on the end (called an endoscope) to see inside the brain. The surgeon punctures a hole in the floor of the third ventricle, a fluid-filled space within the brain. The hole provides an opening for cerebrospinal fluid to flow around the blockage, normalizing pressure. The entire procedure usually takes less than an hour and patients can often go home the following day. ETV can provide a permanent and safe alternative to a shunt, but it is only useful for patients whose hydrocephalus is caused by a blockage.
Dr. Dimitrios Mathios, MD graduated from University of Athens Faculty of Medicine in 2011. He completed residency at Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: University of Athens Faculty of Medicine (2011)
Residency: Johns Hopkins University Affiliated Hospitals
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Dimitrios Mathios, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Dimitrios Mathios, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna US Access, Aetna National Advantage Program, Aetna Elect Choice, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, United Healthcare, Aetna, MHBP, Aetna Choice POS II, Humana, Aetna Select, Aetna Elect Choice EPO, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Aetna Open Access PPO, Aetna Medicare HMO and Aetna Medicare PPO.
According to our sources, Dr. Dimitrios Mathios, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Dimitrios Mathios, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dimitrios Mathios, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Saint Louis, MO.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dimitrios Mathios, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
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$360
FLOSEAL $243 |
TACHOSIL $117 |
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$245
EMBOTRAP II Revascularization Device $245 |
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$35
NSE - High Speed Drills $35 |
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$13
Checkpoint Stimulators $13 |
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Dr. Dimitrios Mathios is a Saint Louis, MO physician who specializes in neurosurgery. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. He is especially interested in brain surgery, minimally invasive procedures, and hydrocephalus. Dr. Mathios is professionally affiliated with Washington University Physicians, WashU Medicine, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Mathios accepts. He welcomes new patients at his office inSt. Louis, MO as reported by BJC HealthCare. Dr. Mathios attended the University of Athens Faculty of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at a hospital affiliated with Johns Hopkins University for residency. In addition to English, he speaks Greek.
