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Dr. Dwarka Sankar, MD

Pediatric Neurology* Age 60
Dr. Dwarka Sankar, MD
3.7 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Dwarka Sankar, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Santa Clara, CA.
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Dr. Dwarka Sankar, MD

Pediatric Neurology* Age 60
Santa Clara, CA
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31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dwarka Sankar, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Santa Clara, CA.

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Dr. Sankar graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Dwarka Sankar, MD is a Pediatric Neurologist in Santa Clara, CA and has 31 years experience. Dr. Sankar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center. At present, Dr. Sankar received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Sankar's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Sankar is board certified in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

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  • California - Northern HMO
    Kaiser Permanente

Locations

  1. 1 Kaiser Permanente Pharmacy #441
    710 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA 95051
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (408) 851-1000
  2. 2 The Permanente Medical Group Inc
    1800 Harrison St Fl 7, Oakland, CA 94612
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Jul 27, 2019
Truly a child neurologist. Goes into minute details with both the kids as well as their parents. Goes out of his way to schedule appointments and responds promptly to emails and messages. Highly recommended for Bay Area families !!
Vishnu Sivadas — Jul 27, 2019
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Specialties*
Pediatric Neurology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1993
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  • Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dwarka Sankar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Sankar's profile.

Dr. Dwarka Sankar, MD is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Dwarka Sankar, MD holds board certification in Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Kaiser Permanente South San Francisco Medical Center

    1200 El Camino Real, South San Francisco, CA

  • Kaiser Permanente San Leandro Medical Center

    2500 Merced St, San Leandro, CA

  • Kaiser Permanente Santa Clara Medical Center

    700 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA