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Shashank Shekhar, MD, Neurology, Durham, NC

Shashank Shekhar MD MS

Neuroimaging, Vascular Neurology


Department of Neurology, Duke University Medical Center

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  • 40 Medicine CircleDurham, NC 27710

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Summary

  • Dr. Shashank Shekhar is a Vascular Neurologist in Duham, NC and is affiliated with Duke University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Government Medical College Chandigarh and has been in practice 13 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Hindi, Finnish, and Urdu. He specializes in neuroimaging and vascular neurology and is experienced in vascular neurology, stroke, cerebral ischemia, cognitive disorders, and clinical trials.

Education & Training

  • University of Mississippi School of Medicine
    University of Mississippi School of MedicineFellowship, Vascular Neurology, 2017 - 2018
  • University of Mississippi Medical Center
    University of Mississippi Medical CenterResidency, Neurology, 2013 - 2017
  • University of Helsinki
    University of HelsinkiMS, Neuroscience, 2007 - 2010
  • Government Medical College Chandigrah
    Government Medical College ChandigrahClass of 2005

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2016 - 2024
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 2022 - 2024
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
  • Vascular Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Vascular Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Travel Grant University of Turku, Finland, 2011
  • Research Grant Graduate school of Clinical Investigation, Finland, 2011
  • Research Grant Finnish Society of Science and Letters, Finland, 2011
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • High-Density Diffuse Optical Imaging of Total Hemoglobin Changes to Emotionally Valenced Speech in Two-Month Old Infants  
    Nissila I, Shekhar S, Kotilahti K, Heiskala J, Mustaniemi H, Huotilainen M, and Karlsson H, Biomed Optics, OSA Publication, 2014
  • Bioterrorism: Historical Prospective  
    V Gautam, S Shekhar, D Arora, B Arora, The Internet Journal of Biological Anthropology, 2008
  • Long term efficacy of local methyl prednisolone acetate injection in the management of carpal tunnel syndrome  
    Agarwal V, Singh R, Sachdev A, Wiclaff, Shekhar S, Goel D, Indian Journal of Rheumatology, 9/1/2007

Abstracts/Posters

  • Brain activation pattern in response to emotional stimuli among 2 months old infants: Near Infrared Spectroscopy study comparing children born from depressed mother an...
    Shekhar S, Nissilä I, Huotilainen M, Hietala J, Karlsson H, Neuroscience 2011 (SFN Conference), Washington DC, USA, 11/12/2011
  • Near Infrared Spectroscopy: A tool to study emotional processing in infant's brain
    Shekhar S, Huotilainen M, Kotilahti K, Nissilä I, Karlsson H., ESCAP, Helsinki, Finland, 6/11/2011

Other

Authored Content

  • Location of Brain Infarct and Gender is Associated with Risk of Dementia: A Review of AGES-Reykjavik StudyNovember 2017
  • Location of Brain Infarct and Gender is Associated with Risk of Dementia: A Review of AGES-Reykjavik StudyNovember 2017
  • Location of Brain Infarct and Gender is Associated with Risk of Dementia: A Review of AGES-Reykjavik StudyNovember 2017
  • Location of Brain Infarct and Gender is Associated with Risk of Dementia: A Review of AGES-Reykjavik StudyNovember 2017
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Press Mentions

  • Researchers Make Molecular Connection Between Blindness, Dementia
    Researchers Make Molecular Connection Between Blindness, DementiaFebruary 24th, 2025
  • Cerebral Protection During TAVR Linked to Lower Risk of Major Stroke, Other Key Benefits
    Cerebral Protection During TAVR Linked to Lower Risk of Major Stroke, Other Key BenefitsAugust 8th, 2024

Grant Support

  • Multicomponent mechanochemical regulation of actin filament end dynamicsEMORY UNIVERSITY2021–2026

Committees

  • Member, Resident Review Committee 2013 - 2017
  • Member, Turku Brain and Mind Center 2011 - 2013

Research History

  • Post Doc Researcher

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Hindi, Finnish, Urdu

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