Lakshmi Leishangthem
Experienced in Albinism

Dr. Lakshmi Leishangthem

Neurology | Ophthalmology
Sutter Health
Palo Alto Center
Palo Alto, CA 
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Experienced in Albinism
Sutter Health
Palo Alto Center
Palo Alto, CA 
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Overview

Lakshmi Leishangthem is a Neurologist and an Ophthalmologist in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Leishangthem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Albinism. Her top areas of expertise are Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Horner Syndrome, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement. Dr. Leishangthem is currently accepting new patients.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 16 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Albinism.

Graduate Institution
Jawaharial Lal Nehru Medical College
Residency
Neurology Residency at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Neurology
Specialties
Neurology
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in CT
Board Certifications
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Byers Eye Institute at Stanford, Neuro-Ophthalmology
Hospital Affiliations
John Dempsey Hospital Of The University Of Connect
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Palo Alto Center
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Call: 650-853-2974

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


16 Total Publications

Diagnostic and Management Strategies of Visual Snow Syndrome: Current Perspectives.
Diagnostic and Management Strategies of Visual Snow Syndrome: Current Perspectives.
Journal: Eye and brain
Published: September 27, 2024
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