Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Arka N. Mallela

Neurosurgery
Rush University Medical Center
1520 W Harrison St, 
Chicago, IL 
Expertise in
5
conditions
Rush University Medical Center
1520 W Harrison St, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Arka Mallela is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Mallela is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Schwannoma, Optic Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Rhizotomy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 94 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Rush Oak Park Hospital
Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago Heights
Rush University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO

Locations

Rush University Medical Center
1520 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60607

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.

94 Total Publications

Causal parametric language mapping with electrical stimulation during awake neurosurgery.
Causal parametric language mapping with electrical stimulation during awake neurosurgery.
Journal: Science advances
Published: February 25, 2026
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Is Dr. Arka N. Mallela a top-rated expert for Epilepsy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Arka N. Mallela is classified as an Advanced expert for Epilepsy, 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. Arka N. Mallela specialize in?

While Dr. Arka N. Mallela is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy, Schwannoma, and Optic Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Arka N. Mallela participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Arka N. Mallela has published 94 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Arka N. Mallela's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Arka N. Mallela accept my insurance?

Dr. Arka N. Mallela accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and UPMC. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-942-6644 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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