Overview
Kavita Thakkar is a Pediatric Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Thakkar is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Status Epilepticus, Athetosis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, and Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 9 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kavita Thakkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kavita Thakkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kavita Thakkar by calling their office at 312-227-3550. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kavita Thakkar a top-rated expert for Status Epilepticus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kavita Thakkar is classified as an Advanced expert for Status Epilepticus, 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. Kavita Thakkar specialize in?
While Dr. Kavita Thakkar is a Pediatric Neurology, they have specific expertise in Status Epilepticus, Athetosis, and Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Neurology.
Does Dr. Kavita Thakkar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kavita Thakkar has published 9 articles and abstracts on conditions like Status Epilepticus. You can view a list of Dr. Kavita Thakkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kavita Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Kavita Thakkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-227-3550 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
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- Status EpilepticusDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Status Epilepticus.
- Experienced
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM).
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.
- AthetosisDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS).
- CamptocormismDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Camptocormism.
- Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome