Overview
Alok Sahgal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Whittier, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Sahgal is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Apoplexy, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.
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12401 Washington Blvd, Whittier, CA 90602
1350 Hickory St, Melbourne, FL 32901
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alok Sahgal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alok Sahgal?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alok Sahgal by calling their office at 562-698-0811. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alok Sahgal a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alok Sahgal is classified as an Advanced expert for Stroke, 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. Alok Sahgal specialize in?
While Dr. Alok Sahgal is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, and Apoplexy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Alok Sahgal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alok Sahgal has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Alok Sahgal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alok Sahgal accept my insurance?
Dr. Alok Sahgal accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-698-0811 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Sahgal isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation
- Status EpilepticusDr. Sahgal isAdvanced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- StrokeDr. Sahgal isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Sahgal isAdvanced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Experienced
- Alien Hand SyndromeDr. Sahgal isExperienced. Learn about Alien Hand Syndrome.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Sahgal isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Bacterial MeningitisDr. Sahgal isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Meningitis.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Sahgal isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain HerniationDr. Sahgal isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Sahgal isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
