

Neurology
Julio Cantero, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences
Tampa, FL
Dr. Julio Cantero is a board-certified neurologist specializing in epilepsy, clinical neurophysiology, and sleep medicine. He completed his neurology residency at Georgetown University and an epilepsy fellowship at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia University. Dr. Cantero has expertise in electroencephalography, intraoperative monitoring, general neurology, headache management, and botulinum toxin treatment. He has been recognized as a Top Doctor by Sarasota Magazine through Castle Connoll
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Sleep Medicine
Education & Training
- Medical School: Pontifical Xavierian University (1994)
- Internship: MedStar Health Georgetown University/Georgetown Hospital (Internal Medicine, 1999-2000)
- Residency: MedStar Health Georgetown University (Neurology, 2000-2003)
- Fellowship: New York Presbyterian Hospital, Columbia Campus (Epilepsy, 2003-2005)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Sleep Medicine
Conditions & Treatments
Sleep Disorders
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital
Experience
30+ years in practice