NanditaShankarMD

Neurologist in Private Practice

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I am a Board Certified Neurologist with over 25 years experience in both General Neurology and Neuromuscular disorders . My professional interests also include Prevention and Treatment of conditions such as Dementia, Cerebrovascular Disease ,Epilepsy and Brain Injuries. I have vast experience in the Neurological care of patients with Psychiatric illness . I have a special interest in evidence based Personalised Integrative Medicine and Brain Health . I also give second opinions in Complex Neurological Cases .

University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 1994 - 1995
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 1991 - 1994
University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemChief Residency, Chief Residency, 1993 - 1993
One Brooklyn Health System/Interfaith Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
Kasturba Med College MangaloreClass of 1983

AAN Women in Leadership Forum: Chosen as one among a select group of 100 national and international women neurologists, identified to lead at senior levels in the field of Neurology American Academy of Neurology, 2014
Plaque of Recognition for specialized Neuromuscular Consultations at the Muscular Dystrophy Clinic, Miami,Fl Muscular Dystrophy Association, 1994

Neuromuscular /EMG Fellow at University of MiamiInvolved in randomized double blind placebo controlled Research Trial of Intravenous Recombinant Methionyl Human Brain Derived Neurotropic Factor (r-metHuBDNF) to ALS patients under Principal Investigator Chairman of Neurology and Neuromuscular Department Dr. Walter Bradley1994 - 1995