Overview
Shivakrishna Kovi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years.
His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, CAPOS Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Thrombectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
1221 Pleasant St Ste 300, Des Moines, IA 50309
1200 Pleasant St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shivakrishna Kovi
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shivakrishna Kovi?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shivakrishna Kovi by calling their office at 515-241-4200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shivakrishna Kovi a top-rated expert for Thrombectomy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shivakrishna Kovi is classified as an Experienced expert for Thrombectomy, 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. Shivakrishna Kovi specialize in?
While Dr. Shivakrishna Kovi is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Thrombectomy, Stroke, and CAPOS Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Shivakrishna Kovi participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shivakrishna Kovi has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Thrombectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Shivakrishna Kovi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shivakrishna Kovi accept my insurance?
Dr. Shivakrishna Kovi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 515-241-4200 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- CAPOS SyndromeDr. Kovi isExperienced. Learn about CAPOS Syndrome.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Kovi isExperienced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- SeizuresDr. Kovi isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- StrokeDr. Kovi isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.
- ThrombectomyDr. Kovi isExperienced. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Kovi isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).