Sanjeev Vaishnavi MD PhD
Neuroimaging, Neurodegenerative, Dementia & Geriatrics
Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania
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3400 Civic Center Blvd2nd floor South PavilionPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Phone+1 215-662-7810
Fax+1 215-615-4695
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Summary
- Dr. Sanjeev Vaishnavi is a neurologist in Philadelphia, PA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Hospital, and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis and has been in practice 7 years. He specializes in neuroimaging, neurodegenerative, and dementia & geriatrics and is experienced in addiction medicine, dementia, alzheimer's disease, neurodegenerative disease, and positron emission tomography.
Education & Training
Penn MedicineCognitive and Behavioral Neurology, 2014 - 2015- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 2011 - 2014
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
Washington UniversityPhD, Neuroscience, 2003 - 2010
WashU MedicineClass of 2010
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2027
PA State Medical License 2014 - 2026
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
United Council for Neurologic SubspecialtiesBehavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- Clinical Trial of Solanezumab for Older Individuals Who May be at Risk for Memory Loss Start of enrollment: 2014 Feb 28
- A Study of CNP520 Versus Placebo in Participants at Risk for the Onset of Clinical Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Start of enrollment: 2017 Aug 03
- Study to Assess the Safety and Biological Activity of AMX0035 for the Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Start of enrollment: 2018 Sep 14
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Dementia Care Research and Psychosocial Factors.Elisabeth Wood, Meron Azage, Laynie Dratch, Rajia Mim, Demetrios Ofidis
Alzheimer's & Dementia. 2025-12-01 - 9 citationsBiological effects of sodium phenylbutyrate and taurursodiol in Alzheimer's disease.Steven E Arnold, Suzanne Hendrix, Jessie Nicodemus-Johnson, Newman Knowlton, Victoria J Williams
Alzheimer's & Dementia. 2024-08-09 - 5 citationsPromoting Growth in Behavioral Neurology: A Path Forward.James R Bateman, Sylvia Josephy-Hernandez, Liana G Apostolova, Sheldon Benjamin, A M Barrett
Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology. 2024-06-01
Journal Articles
- New Diagnostic Insights & Challenges of TreatmentSanjeev Vaishnavi, Practical Neurology, 6/2018
- Clinical Management of Patients with Alzheimer’s DiseaseRiddhi Patira, Sanjeev Vaishnavi, Practical Neurology, 6/2018
Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
Alzheimer’s Drug Trialed by Penn Medicine Receives FDA ApprovalFebruary 2nd, 2023- Alzheimer’s Lecanemab Drug Trial in People with No Symptoms, Some at Penn MedicineDecember 29th, 2022
The Alzheimer’s MysteryNovember 16th, 2018
Grant Support
- Learning Related Modulation Of Resting Brain MetabolismNational Institute Of Neurological Disorders And Stroke2007–2010
Research History
- Medical Scientist Training Program (MD/PhD)Completed PhD in lab of Dr. Marcus Raichle, Washington University in St. Louis "The role of aerobic glycolysis in the resting human brain"2003 - 2010
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