Overview
Dr. Nisha Sankaran is an expert in neuroradiology and comes to Johns Hopkins from Northern Virginia Radiology Consultants, where she spent the last two years as a private practice diagnostic radiologist specializing in neuroradiology. She earned her medical degree from Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University. She completed her diagnostic radiology residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center, where she served as chief resident for two years and was involved in various leadership and quality assurance committees. She completed her neuroradiology fellowship training at Johns Hopkins University. She was one of 10 residents/fellows to receive the Radiology Leadership Institute (RLI) Scholarship Award in 2018. She is an active member of the ACR RLI ‘Resident and Young Physicians Leadership Summit’ Planning Committee. Dr. Sankaran has interests in stroke imaging, spine imaging, brain tumor imaging, and traumatic injuries of the brain and spine. She has published multiple journal articles on spine and stroke related imaging.
Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, Subependymoma, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Baltimore, MD 21287
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. Nisha Sankaran
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nisha Sankaran?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nisha Sankaran by calling their office at 410-955-5000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nisha Sankaran a top-rated expert for Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nisha Sankaran is classified as an Experienced expert for Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, 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. Nisha Sankaran specialize in?
While Dr. Nisha Sankaran is a Neuroradiology, they have specific expertise in Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Subependymoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuroradiology.
Does Dr. Nisha Sankaran participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nisha Sankaran has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Nisha Sankaran's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nisha Sankaran accept my insurance?
Dr. Nisha Sankaran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and CareFirst. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-5000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Brain AneurysmDr. Sankaran isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain HerniationDr. Sankaran isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Sankaran isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Sankaran isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Sankaran isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Cerebral Ventricle CancerDr. Sankaran isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Ventricle Cancer.