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Dr. Akila Venkataraman, MD

Neurology* Age 55
Dr. Akila Venkataraman, MD
4.2 (6 Ratings)

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Dr. Akila Venkataraman, MD

Neurology* Age 55
Wilkes Barre, PA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Akila Venkataraman, MD is a Neurologist in Wilkes Barre, PA.

About

Dr. Akila Venkataraman, MD is a Neurologist in Wilkes Barre, PA. Dr. Venkataraman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Staten Island University Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Endless Mountains Health Systems, Geisinger Medical Center and St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus. At present, Dr. Venkataraman received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Venkataraman's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Venkataraman also speaks Hindi, Spanish and Tamil. Dr. Venkataraman is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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ADHD and-or ADD
Alzheimer's Disease
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Autonomic Disorders
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Bell's Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Leukomalacia
Cerebral Palsy
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Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
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TCD Bubble Test
Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
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  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Open Access
  • Medicaid
  • MagnaCare
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Tricare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Choice Plus POS
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Connecticare
  • Cigna
  • MVP Health Care
  • Medicare
  • WellCare
  • Humana
  • HealthFirst
  • Health Insurance Plan of Greater New York (HIP) PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Access (Select Network)-NY
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Aetna
  • Fidelis Care

Locations

  1. 1 Geisinger Mob
    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 808-7300
  2. 2 Geisinger Neuroscience Scranton
    3 W Olive St Ste 132, Scranton, PA 18508
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 275-6401
  3. 3 Select Specialty Hospital-Danville
    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA 17822
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  4. 4 Geisinger Community Medical Center
    1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (570) 703-8888
  5. 5 Vazzana & Bogin Cardiology Assoc.
    501 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY 10305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 683-3766

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4.2
Based on 6 Reviews
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Apr 14, 2017
Highly recommended! She is amazing!
Stephanie in Staten Island, NY — Apr 14, 2017
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurology
Pediatric Neurology
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Board Certifications
  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Akila Venkataraman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Venkataraman's profile.

Dr. Akila Venkataraman, MD is affiliated with NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn, Geisinger Community Medical Center, Staten Island University Hospital, Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Endless Mountains Health Systems, Geisinger Medical Center and St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus.

Yes, Dr. Akila Venkataraman, MD holds board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn

    150 55th St, Brooklyn, NY

  • Geisinger Community Medical Center

    1800 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA

  • Staten Island University Hospital

    475 Seaview Ave, Staten Island, NY

  • Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

    1000 E Mountain Dr, Wilkes Barre, PA

  • Wayne Memorial Hospital

    601 Park St, Honesdale, PA

  • Endless Mountains Health Systems

    100 Hospital Dr, Montrose, PA

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA

  • St. Luke's Hospital-Miners Campus

    360 W Ruddle St, Coaldale, PA