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Dr. Vijay Shanmugam, MD

Neurology* Age 72
Dr. Vijay Shanmugam, MD
3.1 (17 Ratings)

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Dr. Vijay Shanmugam, MD is a Neurologist in Lancaster, CA.
Dr. Vijay Shanmugam, MD
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Dr. Vijay Shanmugam, MD

Neurology* Age 72
Lancaster, CA
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48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vijay Shanmugam, MD is a Neurologist in Lancaster, CA.

About

Dr. Shanmugam graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Vijay Shanmugam, MD is a Neurologist in Lancaster, CA and has 48 years experience. Dr. Shanmugam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Antelope Valley Hospital and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital. Dr. Shanmugam has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Concussion and Cranial Trauma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Shanmugam received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 17 times. Dr. Shanmugam's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Shanmugam also speaks Tamil. Dr. Shanmugam is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cerebral Embolism
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Epilepsy
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Gait Abnormality
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Migraine
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Parkinson's Disease
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Stroke
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Syncope
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Tension Headache
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Nerve Conduction Studies
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alzheimer's Disease
Ataxia
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Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Cataplexy
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Stenosis
Chiari Malformation Type 2
Chiari's Deformity
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP)
Chronic Pain
Cluster Headache
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Diplopia
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Drug Induced Dystonia
Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Dysphagia
Dystonia
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Embolic Stroke
Encephalomyelopathy
Essential Tremor
Facial Nerve Disorder
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Huntington's Disease
Hypoglossal Nerve Disorder
Hypothalamus Cancer
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Meningitis
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myasthenia Gravis
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Pyogenic Meningitis
Non-Spastic Cerebral Palsy
Optic Neuritis
Parkinsonism
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Traumatic Coma
Postherpetic Neuralgia
Radiculopathy
Restless Leg Syndrome
Seizure Disorders
Sensorineural Hearing Loss
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syphilis Infections
Tic Disorders
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Visual Field Defects
Vitamin B Deficiency
Whiplash
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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
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Peripheral Neuropathy Testing
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Thrombolysis
Wada Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Vijay Shanmugam M D Inc.
    44215 15th St W Ste 204, Lancaster, CA 93534
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Shanmugam
3.1
Based on 17 Reviews
5 Stars (8)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (8)

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Nov 16, 2022
Always been a great neuro for me. Not many choices in the AV, but I ended up looking for another doc awhile back and he's been great. Takes the time if I have specific questions to go through them with me. Short waits. Great office.
— Nov 16, 2022
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Languages Spoken
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Neurology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Neurology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vijay Shanmugam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Shanmugam's profile.

Dr. Shanmugam frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Concussion and Cranial Trauma. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vijay Shanmugam, MD is affiliated with Antelope Valley Hospital and Ridgecrest Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vijay Shanmugam, MD holds board certification in Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Antelope Valley Hospital

    1600 W Avenue J, Lancaster, CA

  • Ridgecrest Regional Hospital

    1081 N China Lake Blvd, Ridgecrest, CA