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Deanna M. Sasaki-Adams, M.D. Neurosurgeon

Primary Appointment Location

Neurosurgery Clinic
501 Jack Stephens Drive
UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
Little Rock, AR 72205

Appointment Phone Number
501-686-5270
New and Returning Patients
View Location

Overview

Areas of Expertise
Neurosurgery
Stroke Care
Accepting New Patients
Yes (Referral Required)
Provides Second Opinion
Yes
Patient Type
Adults
Language
English
4.6 out of 5
259 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
58 comments
Deanna M. Sasaki-Adams, M.D.

Contents

  • Make an Appointment
  • Academic Background
  • Research
  • Conditions
  • Areas of Expertise
  • Locations
  • Ratings & Reviews

Make an Appointment With Dr. Sasaki-Adams

Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

Dr. Sasaki-Adams' Academic Background

Faculty Appointments

Department of Neurosurgery
Professor

Education and Training

Fellowship
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Interventional Neuroradiology
Fellowship
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Skull Base and Open Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery
Residency
University of North Carolina Hospitals
Neurosurgery
Internship
University of North Carolina Hospitals
General Surgery
Medical School
University of Wisconsin–Madison

Professional Certifications

  • American Board of Neurological Surgery — Neurological Surgery

Dr. Sasaki-Adams' Research

Selected Publications

  • Necarsulmer J, Reed S, Arhin M, Shastri D, Quig N, Yap E, Ho J, Sasaki-Adams D. Cumulative Radiation Exposure in Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Single-Institution Analysis. World Neurosurg. 2022 Sep; 165():e432-e437. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2022.06.072 PMID: 35738532.
    View in Pubmed: 35738532
  • Lenze NR, Quinsey C, Sasaki-Adams D, Ewend MG, Thorp BD, Ebert CS Jr, Zanation AM. Comparative Outcomes by Surgical Approach in Patients with Malignant Sinonasal Disease. J Neurol Surg B Skull Base. 2022 Jun; 83(Suppl 2):e353-e359. doi: 10.1055/s-0041-1729978 PMID: 35832968.
    View in Pubmed: 35832968

Latest Publications

Publications listed below are automatically derived from MEDLINE/PubMed and other sources, which might result in incorrect or missing publications.

    Conditions Diagnosed or Treated by Dr. Sasaki-Adams

    UAMS Health providers care for a broad range of conditions, some of which may not be listed below.

    • Acoustic Neuroma
    • Brain Aneurysm
    • Skull Base Tumors
    • Vascular Malformations

    Dr. Sasaki-Adams' Areas of Expertise

    Doctor and patient using digital tablet in hospital

    Neurosurgery

    Our neurosurgeons perform research, multiple clinical trials and are the leaders for simple and complex surgeries not available at other centers in Arkansas.

    View Area of Expertise
    Doctors, Nurses and Paramedics Push Gurney

    Stroke Care

    UAMS Medical Center is the first comprehensive stroke center in Arkansas certified by the Joint Commission and the only one in central Arkansas.

    View Area of Expertise

    Locations Where Dr. Sasaki-Adams Practices

    Neurosurgery Clinic

    Neurosurgery Clinic , Primary Location

    501 Jack Stephens Drive
    UAMS Jackson T. Stephens Spine and Neuroscience Institute
    Little Rock, AR 72205

    Appointment Phone Number
    501-686-5270
    New and Returning Patients
    View Location Get Directions

    Patient Ratings & Reviews

    Average Ratings

    Likelihood of recommending this provider
    4.6 out of 5
    Provider discussed treatment options
    4.7 out of 5
    Provider explained things clearly
    4.7 out of 5
    Provider included you in decisions
    4.7 out of 5
    Provider showed concern
    4.7 out of 5

    Overall: 4.6 out of 5

    (259 Ratings, 58 Comments)

    Individual Reviews

    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Things were explained to us that we haven't been told a year ago

    Date

    Mar 18, 2025
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Very happy with my doctor. I was there to get a second opinion but Im going to stay. She helped me alot and I was very impressed

    Date

    Mar 11, 2025
    3.5 out of 5

    Comment

    It was not the doctor the PA was good. The doctor brushed me off quickly. Again the PA was honest and understanding. I perfer another provider. Or just the PA

    Date

    Feb 19, 2025
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Every thing was explained to me and my family

    Date

    Jan 24, 2025
    2.8 out of 5

    Comment

    Will know after the procedure

    Date

    Jan 21, 2025
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Good treatment by the doctors who treated me

    Date

    Jan 07, 2025
    More Recent Reviews
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Things were explained to us that we haven't been told a year ago

    Date

    Mar 18, 2025
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Very happy with my doctor. I was there to get a second opinion but Im going to stay. She helped me alot and I was very impressed

    Date

    Mar 11, 2025
    3.5 out of 5

    Comment

    It was not the doctor the PA was good. The doctor brushed me off quickly. Again the PA was honest and understanding. I perfer another provider. Or just the PA

    Date

    Feb 19, 2025
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Every thing was explained to me and my family

    Date

    Jan 24, 2025
    2.8 out of 5

    Comment

    Will know after the procedure

    Date

    Jan 21, 2025
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    Good treatment by the doctors who treated me

    Date

    Jan 07, 2025
    3.8 out of 5

    Comment

    Not sure what happened with nurse or doctor, orv why ee wss left in exam room for over an hour, no one checked on me or informed me of why so long. Then went to front desk and inquired as to what about ct scan.

    Date

    Dec 31, 2024
    4.8 out of 5

    Comment

    I would do it again never did before

    Date

    Nov 26, 2024
    5 out of 5

    Comment

    I love Dr. Sasaki-Adams and her PA, [NAME]. Both did a stellar job of listening to my health problems and discussing the way forward.

    Date

    Nov 19, 2024
    4 out of 5

    Comment

    Buena

    Date

    Nov 02, 2024

    Make an Appointment With Dr. Sasaki-Adams

    Appointments for new patients are by referral only.

    Existing patients can make an appointment by requesting an appointment online through UAMS Health MyChart or by contacting the clinic directly.

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