Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia

Dr. Monica Islam

Neurology
Children's Hospital Of Richmond At VCU
1000 E Broad St, 
Richmond, VA 
Experienced in Cortical Dysplasia
Children's Hospital Of Richmond At VCU
1000 E Broad St, 
Richmond, VA 
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Overview

Monica Islam is a Neurologist in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Islam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Tuberous Sclerosis, Neurocutaneous Melanosis, West Syndrome, and Rhizotomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 17 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Cortical Dysplasia.

Specialties
Neurology
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in OH
Hospital Affiliations
Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU
1000 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23219
Call: 804-828-2467
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Office
1101 E Marshall St, Richmond,, VA 23298
Call: 804-828-2467

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Islam has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

17 Total Publications

Postoperative outcomes and stimulation responses for sectioned nerve roots during selective dorsal rhizotomy in cerebral palsy.
Postoperative outcomes and stimulation responses for sectioned nerve roots during selective dorsal rhizotomy in cerebral palsy.
Journal: Acta neurochirurgica
Published: February 13, 2024
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Arun Kalra is a Neurologist and a Pediatrics provider in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Kalra is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cortical Dysplasia. Her top areas of expertise are Hemimegalencephaly, Increased Head Circumference, and Cortical Dysplasia. Dr. Kalra is currently accepting new patients.

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Areas of Expertise

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      • Neurocutaneous Melanosis
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      • Tuberous Sclerosis
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      • Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
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      • West Syndrome
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      • Absence Seizure
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      • Aplasia Cutis Congenita
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      • Cerebral Palsy
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      • Clouston Syndrome
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      • Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome
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