Overview
Vamshi Rao is a Pediatric Neurologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rao is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE PDP
Locations
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.
7 Clinical Trials
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Megan Shanks is a Neurologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Shanks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Foot Drop, Dysgraphia, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Shanks is currently accepting new patients.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Steven Meyers, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in headache care with a patient-centered, collaborative approach. He believes in educating patients about their options and making treatment decisions together. Dr. Meyers serves as vice chair for quality and informatics for the Department of Neurology, helping lead quality improvement and EMR integration. He is especially excited about new migraine-specific preventive therapies and the expanded ability to diagnose neurological conditions using advanced, less invasive technologies. Dr. Meyers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Tension Headache.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Nicole Reams, MD, a general and sports neurologist at Endeavor Health, cares for patients with neurologic conditions ranging from brain injuries to movement disorders. Fellowship trained in sports neurology, she has extensive experience treating athletes of all levels, including work with Northwestern Athletics and the Chicago Bears. Dr. Reams combines diagnostic skill with deep listening to help patients return to their passions with confidence and clarity. Dr. Reams is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction. Her top areas of expertise are Concussion, Delirium, Apoplexy, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Distinguished
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1Dr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1.
- Advanced
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- AthetosisDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome
- DysferlinopathyDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Dysferlinopathy.
- DystrophinopathyDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Dystrophinopathy.
- Experienced
- Absence SeizureDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Acrocallosal SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Acrocallosal Syndrome.
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- ADULT SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about ADULT Syndrome.
- Aicardi SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi Syndrome.
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.

