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Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan is a board-certified physician-scientist, adult neurologist, and clinical neurophysiologist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. He holds appointments as an Associate Professor in Neurology, Neuroscience, and Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Baylor, and as an Adjunct Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Rice University. Dr. Krishnan specializes in the treatment of epilepsy and related disorders, with a particular focus on patients affected by psychiatric comorbidities such as depression, anxiety, and autism.Dr. Krishnan’s journey in medicine began with his MD-PhD from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in 2010. Following an internship in Internal Medicine, he completed his Adult Neurology residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School in 2014, and further clinical and postdoctoral fellowships specializing in Clinical Neurophysiology and Epilepsy there in 2016. He is a proud member of the Baylor College of Medicine’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and the Peter Kellaway Section of Clinical Neurophysiology. He is deeply committed to both direct patient care and advancing neurological understanding through research.As the Principal Investigator of the Laboratory of Epilepsy and Emotional Behavior, Dr. Krishnan's translational research program combines multimodal behavioral telemetry in mice with wearable technologies in patient volunteers. His work investigates how seizures, seizure risk, and anti-seizure treatments impact spontaneous behavior, aiming to develop new, quantifiable behavioral endpoints for epilepsy spectrum disorders. Beyond his extensive clinical practice and research, Dr. Krishnan is actively involved in medical education, formally participating in didactic teaching for medical, graduate, and undergraduate students, and overseeing courses on Epilepsy and EEG. He is board-certified in Adult Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology, and Epilepsy Medicine by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Dr. Krishnan is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Myoclonic Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 49 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Houston, TX 77030
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan by calling their office at 713-798-2273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan is classified as an Distinguished expert for Seizures, 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. Vaishnav Krishnan specialize in?
While Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Epilepsy, and Myoclonic Epilepsy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan has published 49 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan accept my insurance?
Dr. Vaishnav Krishnan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-798-2273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Distinguished
- EpilepsyDr. Krishnan isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- SeizuresDr. Krishnan isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Absence SeizureDr. Krishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian AtrophyDr. Krishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Dentatorubral-Pallidoluysian Atrophy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Krishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Lafora DiseaseDr. Krishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Lafora Disease.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Krishnan isAdvanced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
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- Autism Spectrum DisorderDr. Krishnan isExperienced. Learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder.
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Krishnan isExperienced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Krishnan isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy Juvenile AbsenceDr. Krishnan isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy Juvenile Absence.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Krishnan isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.