Overview
Sheri Palejwala is a Neurosurgery provider in Long Beach, California. Dr. Palejwala has been practicing medicine for over 15 years is highly rated in 39 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation, Awake Craniotomy, and Osteotomy.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2888 Long Beach Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90806
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. Sheri K. Palejwala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sheri K. Palejwala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sheri K. Palejwala by calling their office at 562-595-7696. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sheri K. Palejwala a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sheri K. Palejwala is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Sheri K. Palejwala specialize in?
While Dr. Sheri K. Palejwala is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, and Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. Sheri K. Palejwala participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sheri K. Palejwala has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Sheri K. Palejwala's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sheri K. Palejwala accept my insurance?
Dr. Sheri K. Palejwala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-595-7696 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
- ApoplexyDr. Palejwala isDistinguished. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Cerebral Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Palejwala isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Palejwala isDistinguished. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)Dr. Palejwala isDistinguished. Learn about Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET).
- StrokeDr. Palejwala isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- Subarachnoid HemorrhageDr. Palejwala isDistinguished. Learn about Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.
- Advanced
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Palejwala isAdvanced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- AstrocytomaDr. Palejwala isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Palejwala isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain HerniationDr. Palejwala isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Herniation.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Palejwala isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Palejwala isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Experienced
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Palejwala isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Awake CraniotomyDr. Palejwala isExperienced. Learn about Awake Craniotomy.
- Bone TumorDr. Palejwala isExperienced. Learn about Bone Tumor.
- Brain AbscessDr. Palejwala isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain AneurysmDr. Palejwala isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- Cerebrospinal Fluid LeakDr. Palejwala isExperienced. Learn about Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak.

