Dr. Nikhil Balakrishnan
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 VEXAS Syndrome. 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.
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Locations
131 Medical Park Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117
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.
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John Story is a Neurologist and a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Story is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3. Dr. Story is currently accepting new patients.
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Rachana Gandhi-Mehta is a Neurologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Gandhi-Mehta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Peripheral Neuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and VEXAS Syndrome. Dr. Gandhi-Mehta is currently accepting new patients.
Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist
James Caress is a Neurologist in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Dr. Caress is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of VEXAS Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- ApraxiaDr. Balakrishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Apraxia.
- DementiaDr. Balakrishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- HeadacheDr. Balakrishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Headache.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Balakrishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Experienced
- ArachnoiditisDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Charles Bonnet SyndromeDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
- Cluster HeadacheDr. Balakrishnan isExperienced. Learn about Cluster Headache.