Overview
Shakti Nayar is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chevy Chase, Maryland. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Nayar is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Beriberi, and Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Nayar is currently accepting new patients.
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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 V. Nayar
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shakti V. Nayar?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shakti V. 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 V. Nayar a top-rated expert for Peripheral Neuropathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shakti V. 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 V. Nayar specialize in?
While Dr. Shakti V. Nayar is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Peripheral Neuropathy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Beriberi. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Shakti V. Nayar participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shakti V. Nayar has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Peripheral Neuropathy. You can view a list of Dr. Shakti V. 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 V. Nayar accept my insurance?
Dr. Shakti V. 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
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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.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Nayar isAdvanced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Nayar isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Pyridoxine DeficiencyDr. Nayar isAdvanced. Learn about Pyridoxine Deficiency.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Nayar isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3Dr. Nayar isAdvanced. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
- Experienced
- 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.
- Coenzyme Q Cytochrome C Reductase Deficiency
- Common Peroneal Nerve DysfunctionDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Common Peroneal Nerve Dysfunction.
- Cramp-Fasciculation SyndromeDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome.
- Delta-SarcoglycanopathyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Delta-Sarcoglycanopathy.
- Distal Myopathy 2Dr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Distal Myopathy 2.
- DysarthriaDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- DysferlinopathyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Dysferlinopathy.
- Emery-Dreifuss Muscular DystrophyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Emery-Dreifuss Muscular Dystrophy.
- EncephalitisDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- Facial ParalysisDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD)
- Foot DropDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fukuyama Type Muscular DystrophyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Fukuyama Type Muscular Dystrophy.
- Guillain-Barre SyndromeDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
- HeadacheDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Hereditary Sensory Neuropathy Type 1 (HSN1)
- Inclusion Body MyositisDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Inclusion Body Myositis.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- Memory LossDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Miller-Fisher SyndromeDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Miller-Fisher Syndrome.
- Mitochondrial Complex 1 DeficiencyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 1 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Complex 2 DeficiencyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 2 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Complex 3 DeficiencyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Mitochondrial Complex 3 Deficiency.
- Mitochondrial Trifunctional Protein Deficiency
- Miyoshi MyopathyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Miyoshi Myopathy.
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Myotonic DystrophyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy.
- Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2Dr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
- Oculopharyngeal Muscular DystrophyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Oculopharyngeal Muscular Dystrophy.
- Paramyotonia CongenitaDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Paramyotonia Congenita.
- Paraneoplastic Cerebellar Degeneration
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Sensorimotor PolyneuropathyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy.
- Septic ArthritisDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Septic Arthritis.
- SpasticityDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Spasticity.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Thoracic Outlet SyndromeDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Thoracic Outlet Syndrome.
- Tomaculous NeuropathyDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Tomaculous Neuropathy.
- Transverse MyelitisDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Transverse Myelitis.
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency AnemiaDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia.
- Walker-Warburg SyndromeDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about Walker-Warburg Syndrome.
- West SyndromeDr. Nayar isExperienced. Learn about West Syndrome.
- X-Linked Dominant Scapuloperoneal Myopathy
