Dr. Sandeep K. Thakkar
Overview
Sandeep Thakkar is a Neurologist in Irvine, California. Dr. Thakkar has been practicing medicine for over 19 years is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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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
UC Irvine Medical 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 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pompe Disease, Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and Thymectomy.
UC Irvine Medical 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 top areas of expertise are Inclusion Body Myositis, Myositis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
UCI Health
Daniela Bota is a Neurologist in Orange, California. Dr. Bota is highly rated in 24 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
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 5 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.
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- 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.
- 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.