Shyam Prabhakaran
Expertise in
10
conditions
Expertise in
10
conditions

Overview

Shyam Prabhakaran is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Prabhakaran is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy.

Dr. Prabhakaran is board certified in Neurology Vascular Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 287 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

Columbia University,MS

Residency

New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Specialties

Neurology

Licenses

Psychiatry & Neurology in IL

Board Certifications

Neurology Vascular Neurology

Fellowships

Columbia University Medical Center

Hospital Affiliations

UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UChicago Medicine River East
355 E. Grand Ave., Chicago, IL 60611
Other Locations
UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park
5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Sleep for Stroke Management and Recovery Trial
Stroke Hyperglycemia Insulin Network Effort (SHINE) Trial
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Is Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran a top-rated expert for Stroke?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran is classified as an Elite 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. Shyam Prabhakaran specialize in?

While Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.

Does Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran has published 287 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran accept my insurance?

Dr. Shyam Prabhakaran accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-824-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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