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Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD

Neurology* Age 62
Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD
4.6 (88 Ratings)

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Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD is a Neurologist in Bossier City, LA.
Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD
4.6 (88 Ratings)
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Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD

Neurology* Age 62
Bossier City, LA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD is a Neurologist in Bossier City, LA.
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About

Dr. Tivakaran graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1986 and completed a residency at Penn State University College of Medicine.Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD is a Neurologist in Bossier City, LA and has 38 years experience. Dr. Tivakaran currently practices at Willis Knighton Neurology Bossier and are affiliated with Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center. Dr. Tivakaran has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Tremor and Essential Tremor among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tivakaran received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 88 times. Dr. Tivakaran's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tivakaran is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Locations

  1. 1 Willis Knighton Neurology Bossier
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 310, Bossier City, LA 71111
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Experience and Background Check

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Tremor
Essential Tremor
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Tremor
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Essential Tremor
Alzheimer's Disease
Ataxia
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Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Headache
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Migraine
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Sleep Apnea
Traumatic Brain Injury
Sleep Study
Cerebrovascular Disease
Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Pain
Concussion
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dizziness
Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Epilepsy
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Gait Abnormality
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Herniated Disc
Hypothalamus Cancer
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Loss of Smell and Taste
Low Back Pain
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myoclonus
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Parkinson's Disease
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syncope
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Tension Headache
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Bell's Palsy
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cataplexy
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chiari Malformation Type 1
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Cluster Headache
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Cluster Headache
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Confusion
Corticobasal Degeneration
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Drug Induced Dystonia
Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Episodic Cluster Headache
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Glossopharyngeal Nerve Disorder
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Intercostal Neuropathy
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Loss of Taste
Menstrual Migraine
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy and Cataplexy
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phantom Limb Pain
Phantom Limb With Pain
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Primary Insomnia
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Recurrent Hypersomnia
Seizure Disorders
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Tourette's Syndrome
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vasculitis
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
Cognitive Function Testing
Compound Muscle Action Potential (CMAP) Scan
Deep Brain Stimulation Evaluation
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
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 Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Tivakaran
4.6
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Dec 08, 2024
Dr.Tivakaran was very thorough and collected a lot of information in determining what is happening with my headaches and vision. My first visit and I am happy to get started in getting help for this current misery I am going through.
Vicky — Dec 08, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD is a neurologist in Bossier City, LA and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1986. He specializes in Neurology and Sleep Medicine.
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Specialties*
Neurology
Sleep Medicine
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology and Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St. Francis Medical Center/NJ
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Primary Children's Medical Center-Craniofacial & Pediatric Plastic Surgery|Primary Children's Medical Center-Craniofacial & Pediatric Plastic S
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tivakaran's profile.

Dr. Tivakaran frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Tremor and Essential Tremor. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD is affiliated with Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center.

Yes, Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD holds board certification in Neurology and Sleep Medicine.

Dr. Tivakaran has over 38 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center

    2400 Hospital Dr, Bossier City, LA

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