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Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD

Neurology*
4.6 (76)
Map Pin Small Bossier City, LA
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD

Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD is a Neurology Specialist in Bossier City, LA. They specialize in Neurology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Neurology. They graduated from DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with WK Bossier Health Center. Dr. Tivakaran, completed a residency at Penn State University College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Tivakaran an average 4.6 star rating.

Dr. Tivakaran works at WK Neurology Clinic in Bossier City, LA. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Ataxia and Dementia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Tivakaran's Office Locations

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    WK Neurology Clinic
    2400 Hospital Dr Ste 310, Bossier City, LA 71111 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 212-7430
    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

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  • WK Bossier Health Center

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Ataxia
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Dementia
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Alzheimer's Disease
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Cerebrovascular Disease
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Migraine
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Sleep Apnea
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Benign Neoplasm of Brain
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Dystonia
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Epilepsy
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Parkinson's Disease
Pituitary Tumor
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Restless Leg Syndrome
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
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Tension Headache
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Visual Field Defects
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
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Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Aural Migraine
Autonomic Disorders
Bell's Palsy
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Injury
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cataplexy
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Palsy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Cervical Stenosis
Chorea (Excluding Huntington's Chorea)
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuritis
Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Cranial Trauma
Difficulty With Walking
Diplopia
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Dysphagia
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Gait Abnormality
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Low Back Pain
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Narcolepsy
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Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP)
Radiculopathy
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Seizure Disorders
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Spinal Cord Injury
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Torticollis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vasculitis
Vertigo
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Vitamin B Deficiency
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
Nerve Conduction Studies
Peripheral NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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    Specialties*
    • Neurology

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    Years of Experience
    • 38 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    • 1528199023
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Penn State University College of Medicine
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Penn State University College of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • St. Francis Medical Center/NJ
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Neurology and Sleep Medicine
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    Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Tivakaran is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Tivakaran has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Tivakaran works at WK Neurology Clinic in Bossier City, LA. View the full address on Dr. Tivakaran’s profile.

    Dr. Tivakaran has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Ataxia and Dementia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Tivakaran on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    76 patients have reviewed Dr. Tivakaran. The overall rating for this provider is 4.6. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Tivakaran.

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