Alexander Smirnoff, Neurologist | Vascular Neurology
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Alexander Smirnoff

Neurologist | Neuromuscular Medicine

729 CR 466 Lady Lake FL, 32159
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Dr. Alexander Smirnoff practices Neurology in Lady Lake, FL. Dr. Smirnoff evaluates, diagnoses, and treats conditions that affect the brain, nerves, muscles, and spinal cord. Some examples of these diseases include:  migraines, seizures, strokes, brain tumors, neuropathy, dizziness, unsteady gait, falls, balance, syncope, parkinson's, tremors, dementia, cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's, ALS, multiple sclerosis.

Dr. Smirnoff is board certified in Neurology, with fellowship training in Movement disorders, Neuropathies, and Spine medicine. 

Education and Training

Medical Academy of Latvia, Rig MD 1986

First Medical Institute Neurology Residency 1986

University of Minnesota Neurology Residency 2000

Wake Forest University Fellowship Training 2002

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Provider Details

Male Russian

Areas of expertise and specialization

Movement Disorders, Neuromuscular Medicine, Spine Medicine

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Associate Professor University of Florida 2012 - 2019

Awards

  • Best Research Project 2000 Dr. Benjamin Shapiro Award 
  • Best Resident 1999 Mary Bizal Peterson Award 

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine  
  • American Academy of Neurology  
  • Florida Medical Association  

Areas of research

Dr. Smirnoff has participated in several research studies, serving as the Sub principal investigator in the Zinfandel/Tomorrow Study, focusing on Alzheimer's research. He partners with Bioclinica/Compass Research. He participated in the Prim=sm Study with Avanir, and the DBS study with the University of Florida.

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Lady Lake, FL 32159
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