Overview
Shakti Nayar is a Neurologist in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Dr. Nayar has been practicing medicine for over 17 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Beriberi, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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5454 Wisconsin Ave # 11, Chevy Chase, MD 20815
3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, Washington, DC 20007
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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shakti Nayar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shakti Nayar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shakti Nayar by calling their office at 301-215-9420. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shakti Nayar a top-rated expert for Peripheral Neuropathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shakti Nayar is classified as an Advanced expert for Peripheral Neuropathy, 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. Shakti Nayar specialize in?
While Dr. Shakti Nayar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Peripheral Neuropathy, Beriberi, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Shakti Nayar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shakti Nayar has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peripheral Neuropathy. You can view a list of Dr. Shakti Nayar's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shakti Nayar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shakti Nayar accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 301-215-9420 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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- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- BeriberiDr. Nayar isAdvanced. Learn about Beriberi.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis
- Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2
- Infantile Axonal NeuropathyDr. Nayar isAdvanced. Learn about Infantile Axonal Neuropathy.
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- Andermann SyndromeDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Chronic PolyradiculoneuritisDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis.
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