Dr. Francesco Michelassi, MD

Dr. Francesco Michelassi is a neurologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system. He earned his medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed his residency training at Columbia University Irving Medical Center from 2019 to 2022. Dr. Michelassi furthered his expertise through a fellowship at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, which he completed in 2024. With eight years of experience in medicine, he brings focused knowledge to patient care. He is fluent in both Italian and English.

Dr. Michelassi practices at UVA Health in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he sees patients at both the Adult Neurology Clinic and University Medical Center. His clinical expertise includes treating myasthenia gravis, a condition that causes muscle weakness and fatigue. He also helps patients with walking difficulties and problems with trunk control that can affect balance and posture. Dr. Michelassi incorporates therapeutic approaches such as …physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans, along with hands-on manual therapy techniques to help patients improve their function and quality of life.