Sandeep S. Rana
Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Sandeep S. Rana

Neurology | Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine | Neuroradiology
AHN Neurology - Floor 3 At Hemlock Building
320 East North Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 
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Expertise in
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AHN Neurology - Floor 3 At Hemlock Building
320 East North Avenue, 
Pittsburgh, PA 

Overview

Sandeep Rana, MD, is the Director of the ALS Center and Program Director of the Neurology Residency Program with the AHN Neuroscience Institute. Specializing in neurology, Dr. Rana has a clinical focus on ALS and neuromuscular disorders and is skilled in EMG and NCV testing. Dr. Rana earned his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College at Delhi University. He completed his residency in neurology at the State University of New York at Buffalo and further specialized through fellowships in EMG and Neuromuscular Diseases and EEG and Epilepsy at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, with additional qualifications in Neurophysiology, and by the American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Dr. Rana welcomes patients ages 18 and older.

Dr. Rana is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Dr. Rana is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Child And Adolescent Psychiatry. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 107 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Rana is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Neurology
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Neuroradiology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Clinical Neurophysiology
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Child And Adolescent Psychiatry

Fellowships

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

Allegheny Valley Hospital
Ahn Wexford Hospital
Allegheny General Hospital
West Penn Hospital
Heritage Valley Sewickley

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Gateway Health Plan
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Locations

AHN Neurology - Floor 3 at Hemlock Building
320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Other Locations
AHN Neurology Sewickley
701 Broad Street, Sewickley, PA 15143

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

A Phase 2b/3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 12 Month Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MN-166 (Ibudilast) Followed by Open-Label Extension Phase in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
A Phase 2b/3, Multi-Center, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 12 Month Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of MN-166 (Ibudilast) Followed by Open-Label Extension Phase in Subjects With Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: March 06, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: MN-166
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3

107 Total Publications

Author Correction: Cancer-associated fibroblast-derived acetate promotes pancreatic cancer development by altering polyamine metabolism via the ACSS2-SP1-SAT1 axis.
Author Correction: Cancer-associated fibroblast-derived acetate promotes pancreatic cancer development by altering polyamine metabolism via the ACSS2-SP1-SAT1 axis.
Journal: Nature cell biology
Published: August 05, 2026
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Is Dr. Sandeep S. Rana a top-rated expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sandeep S. Rana is classified as an Distinguished expert for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig'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 S. Rana specialize in?

While Dr. Sandeep S. Rana is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Sandeep S. Rana participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sandeep S. Rana has published 107 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). You can view a list of Dr. Sandeep S. Rana's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Sandeep S. Rana accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-8850 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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