Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai
Overview
Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon at Inova with more than 15 years of clinical and surgical experience. He serves as the Section Chief of Neurosurgery at Inova Fairfax Hospital and the Physician Practice Director for Inova Neurosurgery. He was named a 2024 “Top Doctor” by Northern Virginia magazine. Dr. Shenai has significant experience in the treatment of neurosurgical conditions including brain and spinal neurosurgery. His practice and interests include spinal conditions (stenosis, radiculopathy, myelopathy), brain tumors, brain/spine trauma, and minimally invasive and cutting-edge procedures. He also has specialized experience in deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy for movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor. He has a special interest in bringing new surgical technologies to Inova and providing the Northern Virginia community with cutting-edge care. He has been on the forefront of intraoperative imaging and computer-aided surgical and robotic navigation for complex spine instrumentation, allowing for maximum precision and safety during spinal surgery. In 2017, Dr. Shenai performed brain surgery in an MRI scanner, the first procedure of its kind in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area. His guiding principle is that the newest technology, combined with sound clinical judgment, will produce superior outcomes. Before arriving at Inova in 2013, Dr. Shenai served as a Clinical Instructor in Neurosurgery at University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). He completed his residency and fellowship at UAB after graduating from the University of Michigan.
Dr. Shenai is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, Hydrocephalus, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Awake Craniotomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 22 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, Fairfax, VA 22031
1500 N Beauregard St, 300, Alexandria, VA 22311
3580 Joseph Siewick Dr, 206, Fairfax, VA 22033
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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Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center
Dr. Mark Luciano is the director of the Johns Hopkins Hydrocephalus and Cerebral Fluid Center. A renowned leader in treating hydrocephalus, Dr. Luciano is distinguished both nationally and internationally for his research and educational and clinical work in neuroendoscopy. Dr. Luciano treats adults with hydrocephalus, pseudotumor cerebri, intracranial hypotension, Chiari malformations, and cerebral and spinal cysts. He has significant expertise treating children and adults with cerebrospinal fluid leaks and congenital disorders. Among his accomplishments in neuroscience research and biomedical engineering are his investigation of the cerebrovascular response to hydrocephalus and the invention of a unique device for control of intracranial pressure (ICP) pulsatility to increase blood flow. His National Institutes of Health-funded studies have explored prolonged compression and hypoxia in the brain as a result of hydrocephalus, as well as the interaction between cerebrospinal fluid and vascular systems. Dr. Luciano is highly rated in 25 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hydrocephalus, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Posterior Fossa Decompression, and Stent Placement. Dr. Luciano is board certified in American Board Of Neurological Surgery.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai by calling their office at 571-472-4100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's Disease, 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. Mahesh B. Shenai specialize in?
While Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor, and Hydrocephalus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai has published 22 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai accept my insurance?
Dr. Mahesh B. Shenai accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-4100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Shenai isDistinguished. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- DeliriumDr. Shenai isDistinguished. Learn about Delirium.
- Essential TremorDr. Shenai isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- HydrocephalusDr. Shenai isDistinguished. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- MeningiomaDr. Shenai isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Shenai isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Shenai isAdvanced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Shenai isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Movement DisordersDr. Shenai isAdvanced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Shenai isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- StrokeDr. Shenai isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Shenai isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- AstrocytomaDr. Shenai isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Shenai isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain AbscessDr. Shenai isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Shenai isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Shenai isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.