Overview
Dr. Viswanath Aluru received his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College. He completed his internship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine and his residency at Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center in New York. He has been on staff at Ochsner since December 2020. Dr. Aluru specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation.
His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
Clinical Research
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Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Dr. Sarmini earned his medical degree from the American University of Beirut School of Medicine. He completed his internship in internal medicine at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Baltimore, MD, followed by a residency in physical medicine & rehab at the East Carolina University Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He then went on to complete a fellowship in musculoskeletal rehabilitation at Louisiana State University. Dr. Sarmini joined the staff at Ochsner in July of 2010. Dr. Sarmini is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Sarmini is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Sarmini is currently accepting new patients.
Culicchia Neurological Clinic LLC
Andrea Toomer is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Marrero, Louisiana. Dr. Toomer is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Spastic Paraparesis, Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome, Spastic Paraplegia Type 4, and Spastic Paraplegia Type 3A.
Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
Nneka Ifejika is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Ifejika is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Alien Hand Syndrome, Hemiplegia, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Ifejika is board certified in American Board Of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation - Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation. Dr. Ifejika is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Viswanath M. Aluru
Is Dr. Viswanath M. Aluru a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Viswanath M. Aluru is classified as an Experienced 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. Viswanath M. Aluru specialize in?
While Dr. Viswanath M. Aluru is a Physiatry, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Physiatry.
Does Dr. Viswanath M. Aluru participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Viswanath M. Aluru has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Viswanath M. Aluru's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Viswanath M. Aluru accept my insurance?
Dr. Viswanath M. Aluru accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Alternating Hemiplegia of ChildhoodDr. Aluru isExperienced. Learn about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
- HemiplegiaDr. Aluru isExperienced. Learn about Hemiplegia.
- StrokeDr. Aluru isExperienced. Learn about Stroke.