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Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD
Neurology* Age 63
Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD is a Neurologist in Bossier City, LA.
Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD

Neurology* Age 63
Bossier City, LA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

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 40 years experience. Dr. Tivakaran currently practices at Neurology Clinic and is affiliated with Willis Knighton North. Dr. Tivakaran has experience treating conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Essential Tremor, Ataxia, Tremor, Migraine, Headache, Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebrovascular Disease, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Diabetic Polyneuropathy, Epilepsy, Dementia, Sleep Apnea, Myoclonus, Alzheimer's Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Migraine and Dizziness among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Tivakaran's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Tivakaran is board certified in Neurology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Where Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Neurology Clinic
    2449 Hospital Dr Ste 440, Bossier City, LA 71111

Experience and Background Check

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Essential Tremor
Ataxia
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Essential Tremor
Ataxia
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Tremor
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Migraine
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Headache
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Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Cerebrovascular Disease
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Epilepsy
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Dementia
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Sleep Apnea
Myoclonus
Sleep Study
Alzheimer's Disease
Myasthenia Gravis
Chronic Migraine
Dizziness
Cervical Vertigo
Stroke
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Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome
Aural Migraine
Parkinson's Disease
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Syncope
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Visual Field Defects
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Rathke's Cleft Cyst
Restless Leg Syndrome
Vitamin B Deficiency
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
Spinal Cord Injury
Diplopia
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Gait Abnormality
Nerve Conduction Studies
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Cervical Stenosis
Loss of Smell and Taste
Spinal Stenosis
Hypothalamus Cancer
Primary Central Sleep Apnea
Impairments of Consciousness
Insomnia
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Chronic Pain
Pituitary Tumor
Autonomic Disorders
Herniated Disc
Dystonia
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Facial Nerve Disorder
Tension Headache
Psychophysiologic Insomnia
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Cosmetic Botox® Injection
Radiculopathy
Dysphagia
Hypersomnia
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Vertigo
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Low Back Pain
EMG (Electromyography)
Myelopathy
Concussion
Difficulty With Walking
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Spinal Demyelination
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Acoustic Nerve Disorder
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Aneurysm
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Anosmia
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Anterior Horn Disease
Aphasia
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Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Bell's Palsy
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Brain Aneurysm
Brain Cancer
Cataplexy
Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Edema
Cerebral Embolism
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
Communicating Hydrocephalus
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Compressed Spinal Cord
Confusion
Congenital Brain Malformations
Corticobasal Degeneration
Cranial Nerve Cancer
Cranial Trauma
Dropfoot
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Drug Induced Dyskinesia or Dystonia
Drug-Induced Parkinsonism
Dysphagia Cerebrovascular Accident
Embolic Stroke
Encephalomyelopathy
Episodic Cluster Headache
Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy
Glossopharyngeal Nerve Disorder
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Inclusion Body Myositis
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Intercostal Neuropathy
Lambert-Eaton Syndrome
Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
Long COVID Disorder
Loss of Taste
Meningitis
Menstrual Migraine
Muscular Dystrophy (MD)
Myelitis
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Myelomalacia
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)
Recurrent Hypersomnia
Seizure Disorders
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sleep-Walking
Spinal Stenosis with Neurogenic Claudication
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Syringomyelia
Tarlov Cyst
Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Thoracic Radiculopathy
Thoracic Spine Myelopathy
Thoracic Stenosis
Tic Disorders
Torticollis
Tourette's Syndrome
Transverse Myelitis
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Tuberous Sclerosis
Vascular Dementia
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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  • Medicaid
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    Navigate HMO
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    Cigna PPO
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    MultiPlan PPO
  • Gilsbar 360
  • Medicare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • HealthPlus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • PPO Plus PPO

Meet Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD

Biography
  • Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD is a neurologist in Bossier City, LA and has over 35 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.
Biography
Specialties*
Neurology
Specialties*
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Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • DR M.G.R. MEDICAL UNIVERSITY / MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1986
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Neurology and Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship
  • St. Francis Medical Center/NJ
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Penn State University College of Medicine
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Penn State University College of Medicine|University of Missouri-Columbia
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Tivakaran frequently treats the following conditions: All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Essential Tremor, Ataxia, Tremor, Migraine, Headache, Non-Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebrovascular Disease, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Diabetic Polyneuropathy, Epilepsy, Dementia, Sleep Apnea, Myoclonus, Alzheimer's Disease, Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Migraine and Dizziness. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD is affiliated with Willis Knighton North.

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

Dr. Tivakaran has over 40 years of healthcare experience.

Hospitals Where Dr. Sanjeevi Tivakaran, MD Practices

  • Willis Knighton North

    2600 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA

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