KavitaPiyushThakkarMD

Neurology • Orland Park, IL

Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Child Neurology

Assistant Professor

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Office
15300 West Ave
Ste 210
Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone+1 708-226-2890

Fax+1 708-226-2315

Education & Training

UPMC Medical EducationFellowship, Child Neurology, 2011 - 2014
UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Pediatrics, 2007 - 2009
Seth G.S. Medical CollegeClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2023 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2007 - 2024
WV State Medical License 2015 - 2017
OH State Medical License 2006 - 2007
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
"Pediatrician's Approach to Recognizing Neuroblastoma With Opsoclonus-Myoclonus-Ataxia Syndrome".
Julia E Segal, A Kim Ritchey, Jean Tersak, Kavita Thakkar, Sanjay Lambore
Clinical Pediatrics. 2023-09-01
Serial Neurologic Examination in a Child With Acute Flaccid Weakness.
Danielle M Gordon, Kavita Thakkar
Clinical Pediatrics. 2023-03-01
Genetic variation in genes of inborn errors of immunity in children with unexplained encephalitis.
Devesh Malik, Dennis W Simon, Kavita Thakkar, Deepa S Rajan, Kate F Kernan
Genes and Immunity. 2022-11-01

Press Mentions

Indiana Toddler Becomes Suddenly Paralyzed with Rare DiagnosisApril 16th, 2016
Toddler Paralyzed by One in a Million VirusApril 16th, 2016