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Dr. Shamsha Velani, MD

Neurology* Age 47
Dr. Shamsha Velani, MD
2.6 (5 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Shamsha Velani, MD is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, CA.
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Dr. Shamsha Velani, MD

Neurology* Age 47
Santa Monica, CA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shamsha Velani, MD is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, CA.

About

Dr. Velani graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Shamsha Velani, MD is a Neurologist in Santa Monica, CA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Velani currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital. At present, Dr. Velani received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Velani's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Velani is board certified in Clinical Neurophysiology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Nerve Conduction Studies
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
Nerve Conduction Studies
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
Nerve Conduction Studies
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Difficulty With Walking
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Autonomic Disorders
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Stenosis
Cervical Vertigo
Dementia
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Dizziness
Dystonia
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Epilepsy
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Essential Tremor
Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Radiculopathy
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Syncope
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Visual Field Defects
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Alzheimer's Disease
Aural Migraine
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diplopia
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Loss of Smell and Taste
Loss of Taste
Meningitis
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Parkinson's Disease
Parosmia
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Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polymyositis
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sleep Apnea
Spina Bifida
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tarlov Cyst
Tension Headache
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vascular Dementia
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response Test
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
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Cigna
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    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Gold Advantage-CA PPO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    PERS Select-CA HMO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Bronze Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
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    Select (PERS Select Providers)-CA PPO
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    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer EPO/ Small Grp)-CA
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Student Health-CA PPO
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    Silver Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Vivity-CA HMO
    Silver Advantage-CA PPO
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    Advantage-CA PPO
    UC Resident and Fellows-CA PPO
    Dignity Health EPO / PPO-CA
    USC Plan (Two Tiered Network)-CA HMO
    Bronze EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Individual-CA PPO
    EPO-CA
    Platinum (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Silver (Prudent Buyer PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Gold EPO (Prudent Buyer / Small Grp)-CA PPO
    UC CORE-CA PPO
    MemorialCare Custom-CA PPO
    Lumenos Plans-CA PPO
    Platinum Select (Select PPO/ Small Grp)-CA PPO
    Traditional PPO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    Blue Cross (Prudent Buyer) - Large Group-CA PPO
    UC Care-CA PPO
    Dignity Health Ventura EPO/PPO-CA
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Select PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 UCLA Health Santa Monica Neurology
    1801 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (310) 319-5098
  2. 2 UCLA Entertainment Ind Medgrp
    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045
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2.6
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Feb 06, 2017
An excellent neurologist. I appreciate her candor as well as her thoroughness.
Los Angeles, CA — Feb 06, 2017
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Specialties*
Neurology
Clinical Neurophysiology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shamsha Velani, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Velani's profile.

Dr. Shamsha Velani, MD is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Shamsha Velani, MD holds board certification in Clinical Neurophysiology and Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center

    757 Westwood Plz, Los Angeles, CA

  • Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital

    1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA