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    Stavropoula Tjoumakaris, MD MBA FAANS FACS FAHA

    Attending Neurosurgeon
    Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    Stavropoula I. Tjoumakaris, MD is a Professor in Neurological Surgery at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. She also serves as the Chair of the University Faculty Affairs, Vice Chair of Operations Farber Neuroscience Institute, Director of the Cerebrovascular and Endovascular Fellowship, and Director for the Neurosurgery Medical Clerkship. She is an active member with leadership positions in organized Neurosurgery and serves as the Chair of the Joint Cerebrovascular Section, Chair-Elect of the Joint Guidelines Committee, and member at large of the Society for NeuroInterventional Surgery. Dr. Tjoumakaris holds the distinction of being the first female dual trained cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgeon in The United States. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology, Physics and Chemistry from Stockton University, where she graduated Suma Cum Laude and was honored as Class Salutatorian. Dr. Tjoumakaris attended medical school at Jefferson Medical College, where she graduated with distinction. She was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received numerous awards for academic excellence. Dr. Tjoumakaris subsequently completed her Neurosurgical Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where she also completed a fellowship in Endovascular and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery. She completed a MBA at Villanova University and graduated with distinction, Bartley Medallion recipient for academic excellence, and Beta Gamma Sigma Business Honors Society inductee. Dr. Tjoumakaris has been the recipient of numerous academic, educational and clinical awards throughout her career including twice the “Dean’s Award In Excellence in Education,” “Excellence In Surgical Teaching Award” as well as being recognized for outstanding clinical and basic science research projects at the Pan-Philadelphia annual research meetings. Dr. Tjoumakaris has authored over 500 book chapters and peer-reviewed articles in the field of Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery. She has a particular interest in evolving techniques in the endovascular management of stroke, cerebral aneurysms, and intra-arterial chemotherapy for retinoblastoma and is currently involved in numerous clinical trials. received her undergraduate degree in Biology and Physics from Stockton University, where she graduated Suma Cum Laude and was honored as Class Salutatorian. Dr. Tjoumakaris attended medical school at Jefferson Medical College, where she graduated with distinction. She was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received numerous awards for academic excellence. Dr. Tjoumakaris subsequently completed her Neurosurgical Residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital where she also completed a fellowship in Endovascular and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery. She is an active member of with leadership positions in organized Neurosurgery, and currently serves as the Chair of the Cerebrovascular Section of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons/American Association of Neurological Surgeons. Dr. Tjoumakaris has been the recipient of numerous academic, educational and clinical awards throughout her career including the “Distinguished Alumni Career Achievement Award at Sidney Kimmer Medical College" , "Castle Connolly's Exceptional Women In Medicine-Neurosurgery" "Dean’s Award In Excellence in Education,” “Excellence In Surgical Teaching Award”.

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