Overview
Dr. Viswanathan is fellowship trained in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and his clinical practice focuses on deep brain stimulation, trigeminal neuralgia, cancer pain, and chronic pain. Conditions treated include Deep Brain Stimulation for movement disorders, Neurosurgery for pain, and stereotactic surgery.
Dr. Viswanathan is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Cordotomy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 86 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
7200 Cambridge St, Fl 9B MS BCM650, Houston, TX 77030
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.
6 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan by calling their office at 713-798-2225. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan a top-rated expert for Cordotomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan is classified as an Elite expert for Cordotomy, 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. Ashwin Viswanathan specialize in?
While Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Cordotomy, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Movement Disorders. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan has published 86 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cordotomy. You can view a list of Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan accept my insurance?
Dr. Ashwin Viswanathan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-2225 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
- Elite
- CordotomyDr. Viswanathan isElite. Learn about Cordotomy.
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Viswanathan isElite. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Distinguished
- Movement DisordersDr. Viswanathan isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Viswanathan isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Viswanathan isDistinguished. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Advanced
- Chronic PainDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Essential TremorDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Glossopharyngeal NeuralgiaDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia.
- Microvascular DecompressionDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Microvascular Decompression.
- NeuralgiaDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- ThrombophlebitisDr. Viswanathan isAdvanced. Learn about Thrombophlebitis.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Cerebellum Agenesis HydrocephalyDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Viswanathan isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.