1514 Jefferson Hwy, 
New Orleans, LA 

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 top areas of expertise are Stroke, Hemiplegia, and Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties

Physiatry

Licenses

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in LA

Hospital Affiliations

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi
Telugu

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans
1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

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. 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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