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Dr. Nirjaleshwar Nikhar, MD

Neurology* Age 62
Dr. Nirjaleshwar Nikhar, MD
3.4 (19 Ratings)

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Dr. Nirjaleshwar Nikhar, MD

Neurology* Age 62
Olney, MD
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37 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nirjaleshwar Nikhar, MD is a Neurologist in Olney, MD.

About

Dr. Nikhar graduated from UNIVERSITY OF PUNE / ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Nirjaleshwar Nikhar, MD is a Neurologist in Olney, MD and has 37 years experience. Dr. Nikhar currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital, Beebe Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center, Suburban Hospital, Frederick Health Hospital, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Garrett Regional Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and Lavaca Medical Center. Dr. Nikhar has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Difficulty With Walking and Migraine among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Nikhar received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Nikhar's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Nikhar also speaks Hindi. Dr. Nikhar is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
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Gait Abnormality
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Spinal Cord Injury
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Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Alzheimer's Disease
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Anterior Horn Disease
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Autonomic Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
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Essential Tremor
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Low Back Pain
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
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Narcolepsy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
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Parkinson's Disease
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Primary Insomnia
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
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Visual Field Defects
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Sleep Study
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
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Anosmia
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
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Brainstem Stroke Syndrome
Burning Mouth Syndrome
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
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Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Leukomalacia
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 1
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Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Cluster Headache
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
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Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Confusion
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Cranial Nerve Cancer
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Drug Induced Dystonia
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Encephalomyelopathy
Episodic Cluster Headache
Hemiplegic Migraine
Hereditary Amyloidosis
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Ischemic Encephalopathy
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Lyme Disease
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Menstrual Migraine
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
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Neurosyphilis
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Parosmia
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pituitary Tumor
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Pseudobulbar Affect
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Seizure Disorders
Severe Infant Myoclonic Epilepsy
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spina Bifida
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syphilis Infections
Syringomyelia
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spina Bifida
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Tourette's Syndrome
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cognitive Function Testing
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
EMG (Electromyography)
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Evaluation for Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery
Evoked Potential Test
Functional Movement Screening
Grip and-or Muscle Group Pull Test
Head CT Scan
Home Sleep Study
ImPACT Testing
Memory Evaluation
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Nerve Block
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Somatic Nerve Block
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Jlu Behavioral Health Services
    18213 Hillcrest Ave, Olney, MD 20832
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 260-7600
  2. 2 Bethesda Neurology LLC
    3202 Tower Oaks Blvd Ste 330, North Bethesda, MD 20852
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  3. 3 Foot and Ankle Specialists of the Mid-Atlantic LLC
    8218 Wisconsin Ave Ste P14, Bethesda, MD 20814
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  4. 4 Washington Sleep Disorder Center LLC
    4910 Moorland Ln, Bethesda, MD 20814
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3.4
Based on 19 Reviews
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May 07, 2024
Dr. Nikhar has always been caring and helpful. I have also seen his assistant Yemi and she was helpful as well. She ordered a sleep study and verified that I have sleep apnea which was contributing to headaches. Great practice.
Shirley — May 07, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
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Specialties*
Neurology
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Education

Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF PUNE / ARMED FORCES MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1987
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  • Neurology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nirjaleshwar Nikhar, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Nikhar's profile.

Dr. Nikhar frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Difficulty With Walking and Migraine. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Nirjaleshwar Nikhar, MD is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital, Beebe Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center, Suburban Hospital, Frederick Health Hospital, Holy Cross Germantown Hospital, Garrett Regional Medical Center, Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center and Lavaca Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Nirjaleshwar Nikhar, MD holds board certification in Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Rd NW, Washington, DC

  • MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

    18101 Prince Philip Dr, Olney, MD

  • WellSpan Waynesboro Hospital

    501 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA

  • Beebe Medical Center

    424 Savannah Rd, Lewes, DE

  • Adventist Healthcare White Oak Medical Center

    11890 Healing Way, Silver Spring, MD

  • Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD

  • Frederick Health Hospital

    400 W 7th St, Frederick, MD

  • Holy Cross Germantown Hospital

    19801 Observation Dr, Germantown, MD

  • Garrett Regional Medical Center

    251 N 4th St, Oakland, MD

  • Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center

    9901 Medical Center Dr, Rockville, MD

  • Lavaca Medical Center

    1400 N Texana St, Hallettsville, TX