Mohankumar Kurukumbi
Expertise in
11
conditions
Expertise in
11
conditions
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
Fairfax, VA 

Overview

"Dr. Mohan Kurukumbi is board certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology (epilepsy). He is the Medical Director of the Inova Epilepsy Center at Inova Fairfax Hospital.He has been an epileptologist with Inova Neurology for more than five years. His interest in epilepsy stems from a passion to help people with seizures gain control and achieve a better quality of life with advanced epilepsy treatment options. He believes and practices avoiding over treating and undertreating epilepsy.Dr. Kurukumbi is proud of the quality of care offered by Inova Epilepsy Center and that it has achieved status as a NAEC Level four center. The program offers several services including epilepsy monitoring units, epilepsy rsection surgery, subdural electrode placement, vagus nerve stimulation (VNS), responsive nerve stimulation (Neuropace), deep brain stimulation ( DBS) surgery and newer anti-epileptic drugs to all eligible patents. The Inova Epilepsy Center also offers the latest advanced ""laser surgery,"" also known as ablation surgery, for qualifying epilepsy patients.Dr. Kurukumbi recommends that all types of epilepsy/seizure patients from new onset seizures to complicated intractable seizures take advantage of the one stop comprehensive epilepsy care at Inova.Dr. Kurukumbi's other areas of interest are general neurology, neuropathy, headache, stroke, neuromuscular disorders, myasthenia gravis, neurosarcoidosis and concussion.Dr. Kurukumbi is a U.S. citizen and resides in Fairfax, VA, with his family. His personal interests include traveling, cycling, reading and playing cricket.".

Dr. Kurukumbi is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Subependymoma, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Karnataka Medical College

Residency

Howard University Training Specialty: Neurology 7/1/2007 - 6/30/2010

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in DC

Fellowships

SUNY - Buffalo Training Specialty: Clinical Neurophysiology 7/1/2010 - 6/30/2011

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital
Inova Mount Vernon Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Award
Top Inova Neuroscience Physician Leader
2021 (for outstanding leadership
service and dedication in Inova Neurosciences)Best Neurology Teacher Award
Virginia Commonwealth University
Northern VA campus
academic years 2019-2020
2018-2019
2015-2016 and 2014-2015
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
Washington
DC
chapter
inducted 2010
Resident Leadership Award
Howard University Hospital
Washington
DC
2009
First place in resident research competition
neurology and neurosurgery section
114th National Medical Association Annual convention
Las Vegas
NV
July 2009
Scholarly Activity awards
Howard University Hospital
academic years 2009-2010
2008-2009 and 2007-2008
Member
American Academy of Neurology
Member
American Epilepsy Society
Published Blog Articles and Other Media
Digital Media
With Neuro
Pace
Inova Epilepsy Center Offers Christian an Effective Treatment for His Complex Epilepsy (November 2022)Elena's Story: Tackling an Epilepsy Diagnosis During COVID-19 (June 2020)Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP): What We Know (July 2019)Patient with Epilepsy Gets Life Saving Treatment at Inova Fairfax Hospital (October 2017)Video
Qamar's Story: Seizure-Free with Laser Ablation Surgical Treatment
Gabriel's Story: Use of Laser Ablation Treatment for Seizures
Recognitions
Inova Alexandria Hospital Epilepsy Program accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)Inova Fairfax Hospital Epilepsy Center accredited by the National Association of Epilepsy Centers (NAEC)
level four
the highest designation possible
since 2014

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Locations

Inova Neurology - Fairfax
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, Fairfax, VA 22031
Other Locations
Inova Neurology - Alexandria
1500 North Beauregard St, 300, Alexandria, VA 22311
Inova Neurology - Dumfries
3800 Fettler Park, 312, Dumfries, VA 22025

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.


18 Total Publications

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While Dr. Mohankumar Kurukumbi is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Subependymoma, and Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

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Yes. Dr. Mohankumar Kurukumbi has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Mohankumar Kurukumbi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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