Dr. Shakti Vadasseri Nayar, MD

Dr. Shakti Vadasseri Nayar, MD

Dr. Shakti Vadasseri Nayar, MD

Languages: English
Phone: 202-444-8525
Fax: 877-245-1499

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 202-444-8525
Specialties
  • Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Neurology
  • Neuromuscular Medicine
Conditions I Treat
  • abnormal reflexes
  • acute flaccid myelitis
  • acute inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy
  • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
  • arm weakness
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Procedures I Perform
  • electrodiagnostic medicine
  • electromyography
About the Provider

Shakti Nayar, MD, is a board-certified neurologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Nayar has a strong clinical background in Neurology and advanced training in Neuromuscular diseases and Clinical Neurophysiology, in which she is additionally board-certified. She received awards during her training for both her commitment to patient care and for her overall excellence in Neurology, demonstrated by clinical performance, educational abilities, and patient interaction.


Dr. Nayar sees patients with neuromuscular conditions, including spinal stenosis, radiculopathies, neuropathies, myasthenia gravis, myopathies, and ALS, and performs diagnostic tests, including electromyography (EMG). Dr. Nayar is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology.
 

Education
  • Fellowship Program: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (2014)
  • Residency Program: George Washington University Hospital (2013)
  • Residency Program: University of Maryland Medical Center (2010)
  • Internship Program: University of Maryland Medical Center (2010)
  • Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine (2009)
  • Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Clinical Neurophysiology
  • Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Neurology
Insurance
    MedStar Health Providers participate with a wide range of health insurance products. We accept self-pay patients and the insurances plans listed below. This list is not comprehensive, it is updated periodically and is subject to change. If you do not see your health insurance plan or product listed, or if you have any questions regarding MedStar Health’s participation with your health plan, please contact your health plan to verify participation with our providers.

    Since the MedStar Health providers span the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia regions, our participation with DC, Maryland and Virginia Medical Assistance programs varies by provider group. Please contact your MedStar Physician’s Office to assist with verifying Medical Assistance participation. If you are enrolled in a Medicaid Managed Care Organization, please contact your Medicaid health plan to verify participation.

Practice Locations
  • 3800 Reservoir Road Northwest
    Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 7th Fl Dept Neurology
    Washington, DC 20007
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    Phone: 202-444-8525
    Fax: 877-245-1499

  • 5454 Wisconsin Avenue
    Floor 11
    Chevy Chase, MD 20815
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    Phone: 301-295-0540
    Fax: 877-245-1499

Member of Medical Staff
  • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital