Rahul H. Dave
Expertise in
7
conditions
Expertise in
7
conditions
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, 
Fairfax, VA 

Overview

"Dr. Rahul Davé is a specialty care physician board certified in neurology at Inova Health System. He joined Inova Neurology in 2017. He specializes in the treatment of multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica (NMO), optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, neuro-sarcoid, neurologic complications of rheumatologic diseases, autoimmune encephalitis, PML, inflammatory neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, paraneoplastic disorders, vasculitis and neuro-infectious diseases (including Lyme). He is the Medical Director of the interdisciplinary Inova Multiple Sclerosis and Neuro-Immunology Center, which is recognized by the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers and is also a recipient of a ""Partner"" award by the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. He lectures broadly about multiple sclerosis and related diseases, teaches students, conducts research and serves as an expert consultant for the development of novel therapeutics. Current research interests include anti-MOG syndrome and novel therapeutics for neuro-inflammatory disorders. Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Davé worked at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), where he evaluated complicated multiple sclerosis patients and participated in the Undiagnosed Diseases Program, and conducted several clinical trials and laboratory research. He continues to maintain a Special Volunteer appointment at NIH where his research focus is Erdheim-Chester Disease. Dr. Davé became interested in neurology because family members struggled with neurologic diseases. His goal is to allow his patients to lead active lives by helping them understand and treat their diseases. Having lived all over the United States of America, Dr. Davé and his wife fell in love with the Washington, DC metro region. They currently reside in Bethesda, MD. In his spare time he likes to hike, cook and garden.".

Dr. Dave is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Erdheim-Chester Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Transverse Myelitis.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of Illinois College Of Medicine At Chicago

Residency

University of Miami-Jackson Memorial Medical Center Training Specialty: Neurology 7/1/2010 - 6/30/2014

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in MD

Fellowships

National Institute of Neurological Disorders Training Specialty: Neuroimmunology 7/1/2014 - 4/30/2017

Hospital Affiliations

Inova Alexandria Hospital
Inova Fairfax Hospital
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital
Inova Loudoun Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

American Academy of Neurology
Published Blog Articles and Other Media
Three part series: Understanding Multiple Sclerosis: A Primer for the Newly Diagnosed
Part 1: Recognizing Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
Part 2: Understanding Multiple Sclerosis Treatment Options
Part 3: 10 Ways to Live Better with Multiple Sclerosis
Rachelle Defies MS with Strength and Medical partnership
June 2022

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Blue Shield of California
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Humana
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Piedmont
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Premera Blue Cross
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Sentara Healthcare
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UPMC
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Inova Neurology - Fairfax
8081 Innovation Park Dr, 900, Fairfax, VA 22031
Other Locations
Inova Neurology - Loudoun
44055 Riverside Pkwy, 110, Leesburg, VA 20176

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Dave has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Lyme Disease

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Rahul H. Dave

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Is Dr. Rahul H. Dave a top-rated expert for Erdheim-Chester Disease?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rahul H. Dave is classified as an Distinguished expert for Erdheim-Chester 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. Rahul H. Dave specialize in?

While Dr. Rahul H. Dave is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Erdheim-Chester Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), and Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Rahul H. Dave accept my insurance?

Dr. Rahul H. Dave accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 571-472-4200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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