Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran
Overview
Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran, MD, is a neurologist and is certified in neurology, epilepsy, and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She is associate director of the Epilepsy Fellowship and the associate director of the Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship in the Department of Neurology. She is also an assistant professor in the Epilepsy Division in the Department of Neurology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She received her medical degree from West Virginia University and completed her residency at West Virginia University, followed by her fellowships at Mayo Clinic and Case Western Reserve University.
Dr. Rajasekaran is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Memory Loss.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
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. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran by calling their office at 412-569-8796. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran a top-rated expert for Epilepsy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran is classified as an Distinguished expert for Epilepsy, 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. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran specialize in?
While Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Epilepsy, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Epilepsy. You can view a list of Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran accept my insurance?
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Rajasekaran accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Aetna. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-569-8796 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- EpilepsyDr. Rajasekaran isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- SeizuresDr. Rajasekaran isDistinguished. Learn about Seizures.
- Advanced
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Rajasekaran isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic SeizuresDr. Rajasekaran isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Rajasekaran isAdvanced. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal CrisisDr. Rajasekaran isAdvanced. Learn about Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis.
- Memory LossDr. Rajasekaran isAdvanced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Myoclonic EpilepsyDr. Rajasekaran isAdvanced. Learn about Myoclonic Epilepsy.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Conversion DisorderDr. Rajasekaran isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Rajasekaran isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- HeadacheDr. Rajasekaran isExperienced. Learn about Headache.
- Landau-Kleffner SyndromeDr. Rajasekaran isExperienced. Learn about Landau-Kleffner Syndrome.
- Partial Familial EpilepsyDr. Rajasekaran isExperienced. Learn about Partial Familial Epilepsy.