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Jayant Acharya, MD, Neurology, Springfield, IL

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Neurology • Springfield, IL

Epilepsy, Neurophysiology, Sleep Medicine

Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology and Executive Director, Neuroscience Institute, Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

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Summary

  • Dr. Jayant Acharya is Professor and Chair of Neurology and Executive Director of the Neuroscience Institute at Southern Illinois University School in Springfield, IL. He is affiliated with Springfield Memorial Hospital and St. John's Hospital. He received his medical degree from B.J. Medical College - University of Pune and has been in practice 33 years. He specializes in epilepsy, neurophysiology, and sleep medicine and is experienced in sleep medicine, electromyography, electroencephalography, epilepsy, and clinical neurophysiology. He has more than 40 publications and over 500 citations.

Education & Training

  • Wake Forest University School of Medicine
    Wake Forest University School of MedicineResidency, Neurology, 1997 - 2001
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation
    Cleveland Clinic FoundationFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 1994 - 1997
  • B.J. Medical College - University of Pune
    B.J. Medical College - University of PuneClass of 1984

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2003 - 2025
  • OH State Medical License
    OH State Medical License 1996 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2001 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Epilepsy
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Sleep Medicine

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Breakthrough Technology Advances Diagnosis and Treatment of Epilepsy
    Breakthrough Technology Advances Diagnosis and Treatment of EpilepsyJanuary 8th, 2016

Professional Memberships

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