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Nandita Shankar, MD, Neurology, Plantation, FL

NanditaShankarMD

Neurology Plantation, FL

Neurologist in Private Practice

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  • Office

    8200 West Sunrise Boulevard
    University Professional Plaza, Suite D6
    Plantation, FL 33322
    Phone+1 954-475-1735
    Fax+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 System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 1994 - 1995
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 1991 - 1994
  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemChief Residency, Chief Residency, 1993 - 1993
  • One Brooklyn Health System/Interfaith Medical Center
    One Brooklyn Health System/Interfaith Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
  • Kasturba Med College Mangalore
    Kasturba Med College MangaloreClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    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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