Overview
Ananth Vellimana, MD, FACS, FAANS, has experience and expertise in the full spectrum of cerebrovascular and endovascular neurosurgery, including the treatment of complex aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, cavernous malformations, moyamoya disease, carotid stenosis and ischemic stroke. His practice also encompasses skull base tumor surgery, where he manages benign and malignant lesions, such as meningiomas, pituitary tumors, vestibular schwannomas and chordomas, using both open microsurgical and minimally invasive endoscopic approaches. In addition, he provides comprehensive care for general neurosurgical conditions of the brain and spine, including intrinsic brain tumors, trauma, degenerative spine disease and hydrocephalus. His combined skill set allows him to deliver highly specialized care across a wide range of neurosurgical disorders with a focus on individualized, evidence-based treatment. Dr. Vellimana’s personal interests include travel and recreational aviation.
Dr. Vellimana is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, Apoplexy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 62 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3410 Worth St, Ste 650, Dallas, TX 75246
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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Dr. Schiffmann is a renowned expert on neurometabolic diseases. He earned his medical degree from the University of Liège, Belgium and a Master of Health Sciences in Clinical Research from Duke University. He is board-certified in Neurology with a Special Qualification in Child Neurology and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Schiffmann was a lead researcher at the United States National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland for over 17 years (1991-2007) and then the Director of the Institute of Metabolic Disease at the Baylor Scott & White Research Institute in Dallas, Texas, 2008-2019. Dr. Schiffmann is a Professor in the Department of Internal Medicine, Texas Christian University and a Clinical Professor, Texas A&M University Medical School College of Medicine. He is also a Senior Vice President for Clinical Research at 4D Molecular Therapeutics. Dr. Schiffmann has been performing pre-clinical and clinical research on lysosomal storage diseases since 1991 with a special focus on the natural history, pathogenesis and therapy of Fabry disease, Gaucher disease and the leukodystrophies. One of his particular interests and areas of expertise is to address patients with undiagnosed neurological diseases. Dr. Schiffmann has published 276 peer-reviewed research articles and over 15 book chapters. Dr. Schiffmann is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Gaucher Disease Type 3, Fabry Disease, Gaucher Disease, and Leukodystrophy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ananth Vellimana
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ananth Vellimana?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ananth Vellimana by calling their office at 469-800-9260. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ananth Vellimana a top-rated expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ananth Vellimana is classified as an Distinguished expert for Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, 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. Ananth Vellimana specialize in?
While Dr. Ananth Vellimana is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stroke, and Apoplexy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Ananth Vellimana participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ananth Vellimana has published 62 articles and abstracts on conditions like Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. You can view a list of Dr. Ananth Vellimana's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ananth Vellimana accept my insurance?
Dr. Ananth Vellimana accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 469-800-9260 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Vellimana isDistinguished. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Advanced
- ApoplexyDr. Vellimana isAdvanced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Vellimana isAdvanced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Vellimana isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Vellimana isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Vellimana isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- StrokeDr. Vellimana isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- Arterial Calcification of InfancyDr. Vellimana isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Calcification of Infancy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Vellimana isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Vellimana isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Vellimana isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Brain AbscessDr. Vellimana isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Vellimana isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.