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Sanjeev Vaishnavi, MD, Neurology, Philadelphia, PA

SanjeevVaishnaviMDPhD

Neurology • Philadelphia, PA

Neuroimaging, Neurodegenerative, Dementia & Geriatrics

Associate Professor of Neurology, University of Pennsylvania

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  • Office

    3400 Civic Center Blvd
    2nd floor South Pavilion
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-662-7810
    Fax+1 215-615-4695

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 Medicine
    Penn MedicineCognitive and Behavioral Neurology, 2014 - 2015
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Neurology, 2011 - 2014
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
    University of Pennsylvania Health SystemInternship, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
    Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisPhD, Neuroscience, 2003 - 2010
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 2010
  • Georgia Institute of Technology
    Georgia Institute of TechnologyBS, Applied Biology, Summa Cum Laude, 1999 - 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2014 - 2024
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • United Council for Neurologic SubspecialtiesBehavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • New Diagnostic Insights & Challenges of Treatment  
    Sanjeev Vaishnavi, Practical Neurology, 6/2018
  • Clinical Management of Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease  
    Riddhi Patira, Sanjeev Vaishnavi, Practical Neurology, 6/2018

Books/Book Chapters

  • International Neurology: A Clinical Approach 
    Chapter: Mild Cognitive Impairment and Alzheimer's Disease 
    Wolk D, Vaishnavi SEditors: Daniel Truong, Robert Lisak, William Carroll and Roongroj Bhidayasiri.Edition 2,

Press Mentions

  • Alzheimer’s Drug Trialed by Penn Medicine Receives FDA Approval
    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 Medicine
    Alzheimer’s Lecanemab Drug Trial in People with No Symptoms, Some at Penn MedicineDecember 29th, 2022
  • The Alzheimer’s Mystery
    The Alzheimer’s MysteryNovember 16th, 2018
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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

Professional Memberships

Dr. Sanjeev Vaishnavi, Dr. Sanjeev Vaishnavi, MD, Dr. S Vaishnavi