
Overview
Punithavathy Vijayakumar is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Northville, Michigan.
Dr. Vijayakumar is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Migraine.
Dr. Vijayakumar is board certified in Vascular Neurology, American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology, American Board Of Sleep Medicine, Clinical Neurophysiology, Sleep Medicine, and Neuromuscular Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Vijayakumar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
39901 Traditions Dr, Floor 2, Northville, MI 48168
14555 Levan Road, Suite 312, Livonia, MI 48154
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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Ronald D. Chervin, M.D., M.S. - Michael S. Aldrich Collegiate Professor of Sleep Medicine, Professor of Neurology, and Director, Sleep Disorders Center. Dr. Chervin completed his medical degree at Stanford University, and a master's degree in clinical research at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. He completed a residency in neurology at Cornell University in New York City, and a fellowship in sleep medicine at Stanford University.Dr. Chervin's clinical and research interests focus on both adults and children. He has contributed to research on a wide range of subjects in sleep medicine, including obstructive sleep apnea, upper airway resistance syndrome, sleep laboratory methods, sleepiness, insomnia, cognitive and behavioral consequences of sleep disorders, periodic leg movements during sleep, and REM sleep behavior disorder. Dr. Chervin is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, Central Sleep Apnea, Drowsiness, and Adenoidectomy. Dr. Chervin is board certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Chervin is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Shelley Hershner, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Neurology, Division of Sleep Medicine at the University of Michigan and the Director of the Collegiate Sleep Disorders Clinic. After earning her medical degree from the Medical College of Ohio, she completed a neurology residency and a sleep medicine fellowship at the University of Michigan. Dr. Hershner's research focuses on the intersection of academics and sleep issues among college students, as well as sleep disorders in transgender individuals. She has extensive experience managing narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia and has authored numerous scientific papers and book chapters in her field. Dr. Hershner is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Drowsiness, Restless Legs Syndrome, Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, and Narcolepsy. Dr. Hershner is board certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Hershner is currently accepting new patients.
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Dr. Goldstein is faculty in the Sleep Disorders Center where she evaluates and treats patients with various conditions such as obstructive sleep apnea, insomnia, restless legs syndrome, and circadian rhythm sleep-wake disorders.Her research interests include the interface of sleep disruption with health conditions such as infertility and gastrointestinal disease. She also does work in the development of methods to assess sleep and circadian rhythms in the ambulatory, day-to-day setting.Dr.Goldstein has a passion for education that spans colleagues, trainees, patients and the public. In addition to her clinical work, she holds various leadership roles including Associate Editor for the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine, Circadian Sleep-Wake Rhythm Disorders Section Editor of UpToDate, and committee work through the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Dr. Goldstein is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, Central Sleep Apnea, and Drowsiness. Dr. Goldstein is board certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar by calling their office at 734-927-7842. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar a top-rated expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Multiple Sclerosis (MS), 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. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar specialize in?
While Dr. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar has published 5 articles and abstracts on conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS). You can view a list of Dr. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar accept my insurance?
Dr. Punithavathy M. Vijayakumar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-927-7842 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Vijayakumar isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
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- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- CAPOS SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about CAPOS Syndrome.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- DeliriumDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Delirium.
- DrowsinessDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Drowsiness.
- DysarthriaDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Excessive Daytime SleepinessDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Excessive Daytime Sleepiness.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Irregular Sleep-Wake SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Irregular Sleep-Wake Syndrome.
- Memory LossDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MigraineDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine.
- Migraine with Brainstem AuraDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine with Brainstem Aura.
- Obstructive Sleep ApneaDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Obstructive Sleep Apnea.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Partial SeizureDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Partial Seizure.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- SeizuresDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Seizures.
- StrokeDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Tardive DyskinesiaDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Tardive Dyskinesia.
- Tension HeadacheDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Tension Headache.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- VertigoDr. Vijayakumar isAdvanced. Learn about Vertigo.
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- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- ApoplexyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Autonomic NeuropathyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Autonomic Neuropathy.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Brain HerniationDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- CamptocormismDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Camptocormism.
- Cavernous Sinus ThrombosisDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Cavernous Sinus Thrombosis.
- Central Sleep ApneaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Central Sleep Apnea.
- Cerebellar Multiple System AtrophyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy
- Cerebral PalsyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Palsy.
- Charles Bonnet SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
- Chiari MalformationDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation.
- Chiari Malformation Type 1Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 1.
- Chiari Malformation Type 2Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Chiari Malformation Type 2.
- Chronic PainDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pain.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- Cluster HeadacheDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Cluster Headache.
- ConcussionDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Continuous Spike-Wave During Slow Sleep Syndrome.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian AtrophyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.
- Distal Median Nerve DysfunctionDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction.
- Down SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Down Syndrome.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- DysgraphiaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Dysgraphia.
- EpilepsyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Essential TremorDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- FaintingDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial DysautonomiaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dysautonomia.
- FibromyalgiaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Fibromyalgia.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Foot DropDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- HeadacheDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- HemiplegiaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Hepatocerebral DegenerationDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- HydrocephalusDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Idiopathic HypersomniaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Hypersomnia.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal CrisisDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.
- InsomniaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Lafora DiseaseDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Lafora Disease.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.
- MelioidosisDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Melioidosis.
- MeningiomaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- MeningitisDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Meningitis.
- Movement DisordersDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- NarcolepsyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Narcolepsy.
- NeuralgiaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Neurotoxicity SyndromesDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Neurotoxicity Syndromes.
- New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH)Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH).
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- ParaplegiaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Paraplegia.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.
- Periodic Limb Movement DisorderDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Periodic Limb Movement Disorder.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Progressive Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Pseudotumor Cerebri SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Pseudotumor Cerebri Syndrome.
- PtosisDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- REM Behavior DisorderDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about REM Behavior Disorder.
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- ShinglesDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Shingles.
- SpasticityDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.
- SyringobulbiaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Syringobulbia.
- SyringomyeliaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Syringomyelia.
- Thromboangiitis ObliteransDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Thromboangiitis Obliterans.
- Transient Global AmnesiaDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Transient Global Amnesia.
- Transverse MyelitisDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Transverse Myelitis.
- Unverricht-Lundborg SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Unverricht-Lundborg Syndrome.
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).
- Vein of Galen AneurysmDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Vein of Galen Aneurysm.
- West SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.
- Wyburn-Mason SyndromeDr. Vijayakumar isExperienced. Learn about Wyburn-Mason Syndrome.


