Overview
Akila Venkataraman, MD, specializes in pediatric neurology and provides care to children and adolescents who have conditions affecting their brain, spine, nerves or muscles. She treats conditions such as seizures, epilepsy, headaches, strokes, developmental concerns, genetic conditions involving the nervous system and autoimmune, inflammatory and infectious disorders of the nervous system.|Dr. Venkataraman’s clinical interests include pediatric epilepsy and associated seizure and epileptic disorders in infants, children and adolescents.|While the science of neurology and development inspires her, interacting and building relationships with her patients and their families is what she loves most about her job.|With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Venkataraman’s goal is to not only treat her patients’ medical conditions, but to understand and improve social conditions that impact health and illness. She’s an advocate for improving awareness and education about epilepsy.|In her spare time, she enjoys learning — new languages, new cultures, exploring new places and trying new foods. She also enjoys mentoring children and spends a lot of her time volunteering for local and international organizations.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Venkataraman is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Akila Venkataraman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Akila Venkataraman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Akila Venkataraman by calling their office at 800-275-6401. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Akila Venkataraman a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Akila Venkataraman is classified as an Experienced expert for Seizures, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Akila Venkataraman specialize in?
While Dr. Akila Venkataraman is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.
Does Dr. Akila Venkataraman participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Akila Venkataraman has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Akila Venkataraman's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Akila Venkataraman accept my insurance?
Dr. Akila Venkataraman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- EpilepsyDr. Venkataraman isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Venkataraman isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- SeizuresDr. Venkataraman isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.