Overview
Sandeep Thakkar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California.
Dr. Thakkar is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
Dr. Thakkar is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Thakkar is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
16405 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
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.
1 Clinical Trials
UCI Health - Irvine Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center & Ambulatory Care
Dr. Daniela A. Bota is a UCI Health neuro-oncologist who specializes in the treatment of primary and metastatic brain and spinal cord tumors, as well as in the neurological complications of cancers.She earned her medical degree at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Bucharest, Romania. She completed a residency in neurology at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, followed by a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, N.C.Bota's academic research and clinical practice focus on innovative treatments for brain malignancies. She currently serves as a principal investigator for numerous studies including novel glioblastoma stem-cell targeted chemotherapy agents, cellular immunotherapy studies and wearable devices. She consults for multiple companies involved in developing drugs, cellular therapies and devices for human use. In support of these efforts, Bota’s translational research lab investigates potential therapies for malignant gliomas.She also serves as vice dean for Clinical Research at theUCI School of Medicineand director of theUCI Alpha Stem Cell Clinic. Dr. Bota is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Tahseen Mozaffar is a Professor of Neurology, Orthopaedic Surgery and Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at University of California, Irvine. He is the Director of the UC Irvine-MDA ALS and Neuromuscular Center and the Director of the Division of Neuromuscular Diseases. Dr. Mozaffar serves as chair of one of the biomedical committees and the institutional liaison for Trials Innovation Hub for the Center for Translational Sciences Award (CTSA) at University of California, Irvine. He is the Principal Investigator for UCI-NEXT, the NeuroNEXT award to the University of California, Irvine, one of 25 such NeuroNEXT sites funded by the NINDS/NIH.. Dr. Mozaffar is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pompe Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy. Dr. Mozaffar is board certified in Board Certification In Neurology, 1996-2026, Board Certification In Neuromuscular Medicine, 2008-2028, and Board Certification In Clinical Neuromuscular Pathology, 2015 - 2025. Dr. Mozaffar is currently accepting new patients.
UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center
Dr. Namita Goyal is a UCI Health neurologist with board certifications in neurology, electrodiagnostic medicine and neuromuscular medicine. Dr. Goyal is highly rated in 19 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Inclusion Body Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Myositis, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Goyal is board certified in CA State Medical License 2012 - 2024 and MA State Medical License 2006 - 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar by calling their office at 714-602-9891. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar a top-rated expert for Parkinson's Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar is classified as an Distinguished expert for Parkinson's 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. Sandeep K. Thakkar specialize in?
While Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Essential Tremor. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Parkinson's Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar accept my insurance?
Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-602-9891 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Aromatic L-Amino Acid Decarboxylase (AADC) Deficiency
- Dopa-Responsive DystoniaDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Dopa-Responsive Dystonia.
- Drug Induced DyskinesiaDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
- Essential TremorDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Essential Tremor.
- Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic DyskinesiaDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Paroxysmal Nonkinesigenic Dyskinesia.
- Movement DisordersDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Thakkar isDistinguished. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Advanced
- AthetosisDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- ChoreaDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Chorea.
- DementiaDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Dry MouthDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Mouth.
- DysarthriaDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Focal DystoniaDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Focal Dystonia.
- Huntington DiseaseDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Huntington Disease.
- InsomniaDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Insomnia.
- Low Blood PressureDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis SyndromeDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.
- Meige SyndromeDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Meige Syndrome.
- MigraineDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Migraine.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- OpisthotonosDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Opisthotonos.
- Opsoclonus-Myoclonus SyndromeDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- REM Behavior DisorderDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about REM Behavior Disorder.
- Restless Legs SyndromeDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Restless Legs Syndrome.
- Secondary ParkinsonismDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Secondary Parkinsonism.
- Serotonin SyndromeDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Serotonin Syndrome.
- Tardive DyskinesiaDr. Thakkar isAdvanced. Learn about Tardive Dyskinesia.
- Experienced
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Paroxysmal Positional VertigoDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo.
- Boucher-Neuhauser SyndromeDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Boucher-Neuhauser Syndrome.
- Cold-Induced Sweating SyndromeDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Cold-Induced Sweating Syndrome.
- ConcussionDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Concussion.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- DeliriumDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian AtrophyDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.
- Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase DeficiencyDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Dopamine Beta-Hydroxylase Deficiency.
- DysgraphiaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Dysgraphia.
- Episodic Ataxia with NystagmusDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Episodic Ataxia with Nystagmus.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Foot DropDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- HeadacheDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- HemiplegiaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Hereditary Spastic ParaparesisDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis.
- HydrocephalusDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- L1 SyndromeDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about L1 Syndrome.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Memory LossDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MeningiomaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Meningioma.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Multiple System AtrophyDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Multiple System Atrophy.
- NeuralgiaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Neuralgia.
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Post Polio SyndromeDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Post Polio Syndrome.
- Premenstrual Dysphoric DisorderDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder.
- Primary Orthostatic TremorDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Primary Orthostatic Tremor.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy AtypicalDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical.
- Radiation Induced MeningiomaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Radiation Induced Meningioma.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
- SeizuresDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Shapiro SyndromeDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Shapiro Syndrome.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 11Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 11.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 2Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 2.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 3ADr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 4Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 4.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 5ADr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 5A.
- Spastic Paraplegia Type 7Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spastic Paraplegia Type 7.
- Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome
- SpasticityDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 1.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 11.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 17.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 27.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 3.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 31.
- Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 7.
- StrokeDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- Supranuclear Ocular PalsyDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Trigeminal NeuralgiaDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Trigeminal Neuralgia.
- Troyer SyndromeDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Troyer Syndrome.
- VertigoDr. Thakkar isExperienced. Learn about Vertigo.

