Nikhil Balakrishnan
Experienced in Peripheral Neuropathy

Dr. Nikhil Balakrishnan

Neurology
Duke Health
Duke Health Neurology/Neuro-Ophthalmology Mooresville
131 Medical Park Rd, 
Mooresville, NC 
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Experienced in Peripheral Neuropathy
Duke Health
Duke Health Neurology/Neuro-Ophthalmology Mooresville
131 Medical Park Rd, 
Mooresville, NC 
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Overview

I'm a board-certified neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of nervous system disorders, which include a number of neurological conditions. Common conditions treated by a neurologist include stroke, epilepsy, chronic headaches, Parkinson’s disease, dementia and multiple sclerosis. In addition, I offer experience in neuromuscular medicine-the evaluation and treatment of disorders affecting the body’s nerve and muscles.

Dr. Balakrishnan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peripheral Neuropathy. His top areas of expertise are Apraxia, Myasthenia Gravis, Headache, and Dementia.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology
Fellowships
Neurology, Duke University Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Novant Health Rowan Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Duke Health Neurology/Neuro-Ophthalmology Mooresville
131 Medical Park Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
Call: 704-660-2640

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 Total Publications

Sphingomonas paucimobilis meningitis and ventriculitis in an immunocompromised host.
Sphingomonas paucimobilis meningitis and ventriculitis in an immunocompromised host.
Journal: Journal of the neurological sciences
Published: August 26, 2015
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