Overview
Lakshmi Nayak is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts.
Dr. Nayak is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 139 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Nayak is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215
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. Lakshmi S. Nayak
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Lakshmi S. Nayak?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Lakshmi S. Nayak by calling their office at 877-442-3324. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Lakshmi S. Nayak a top-rated expert for Astrocytoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Lakshmi S. Nayak is classified as an Elite expert for Astrocytoma, 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. Lakshmi S. Nayak specialize in?
While Dr. Lakshmi S. Nayak is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Lakshmi S. Nayak participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Lakshmi S. Nayak has published 139 articles and abstracts on conditions like Astrocytoma. You can view a list of Dr. Lakshmi S. Nayak's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Lakshmi S. Nayak accept my insurance?
Dr. Lakshmi S. Nayak accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 877-442-3324 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
- AstrocytomaDr. Nayak isElite. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Nayak isElite. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- GlioblastomaDr. Nayak isElite. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Nayak isElite. Learn about Glioma.
- Distinguished
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- NeuroepitheliomaDr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Neuroepithelioma.
- OligodendrogliomaDr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Oligodendroglioma.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)Dr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG).
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primary Lymphoma of the BrainDr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Lymphoma of the Brain.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Nayak isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- Advanced
- MeningiomaDr. Nayak isAdvanced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Experienced
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Erdheim-Chester DiseaseDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Erdheim-Chester Disease.
- Neurotoxicity SyndromesDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Neurotoxicity Syndromes.
- Optic GliomaDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Optic Glioma.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- SeizuresDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- T-Cell LymphomaDr. Nayak isExperienced. Learn about T-Cell Lymphoma.