Overview
Mahmood Akhavi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Garland, Texas.
Dr. Akhavi is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome.
Dr. Akhavi is board certified in Neurology- American Board Of Neurology and Neurology- American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Akhavi is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
530 Clara Barton Blvd, Ste 220, Garland, TX 75042
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mahmood S. Akhavi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Mahmood S. Akhavi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Mahmood S. Akhavi by calling their office at 214-619-1910. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Mahmood S. Akhavi a top-rated expert for Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mahmood S. Akhavi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, 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. Mahmood S. Akhavi specialize in?
While Dr. Mahmood S. Akhavi is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome, Lafora Disease, and Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Mahmood S. Akhavi accept my insurance?
Dr. Mahmood S. Akhavi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 214-619-1910 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Akhavi isDistinguished. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Lafora DiseaseDr. Akhavi isDistinguished. Learn about Lafora Disease.
- Memory LossDr. Akhavi isDistinguished. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Progressive Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Akhavi isDistinguished. Learn about Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Unverricht-Lundborg SyndromeDr. Akhavi isDistinguished. Learn about Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Akhavi isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Akhavi isAdvanced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- MigraineDr. Akhavi isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine.
- New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Akhavi isAdvanced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Partial SeizureDr. Akhavi isAdvanced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Akhavi isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Akhavi isAdvanced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- SeizuresDr. Akhavi isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- Tension HeadacheDr. Akhavi isAdvanced. Learn about Tension Headache.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Akhavi isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- ApoplexyDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArachnoiditisDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoiditis.
- AthetosisDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Bell's PalsyDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brown-Sequard SyndromeDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Brown-Sequard Syndrome.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
- ConcussionDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DeliriumDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- DementiaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- EpilepsyDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Essential TremorDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- FaintingDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- HeadacheDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- HemiplegiaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Hepatocerebral DegenerationDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
- HomocystinuriaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Homocystinuria.
- Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism DisorderDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- Juvenile Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- MeningiomaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Methylmalonic Acidemia with Homocystinuria
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Movement DisordersDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- NeuralgiaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- PapilledemaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Papilledema.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Progressive Hemifacial AtrophyDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy.
- Pseudobulbar AffectDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Pseudobulbar Affect.
- PtosisDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- StrokeDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Subacute Combined DegenerationDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Subacute Combined Degeneration.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- Thromboangiitis ObliteransDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Thromboangiitis Obliterans.
- Transient Global AmnesiaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Transient Global Amnesia.
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.
- VertigoDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.
- Vitamin B12 DeficiencyDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- West SyndromeDr. Akhavi isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.
