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Office
8200 West Sunrise Boulevard
University Professional Plaza, Suite D6
Plantation, FL 33322Phone+1 954-475-1735Fax+1 954-475-1741
Summary
- 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 .
Education & Training
- 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
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 1993 - 2026
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- 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
Research History
- 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
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- American Medical Writers AssociationMember
- Florida Society of NeurologyMember
- Broward County Medical AssociationMember
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