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Dr. Shamsha Velani, MD

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

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

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

Offers telehealth

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

About

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

Offers Telehealth

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

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Nerve Conduction Studies
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Nerve Conduction Studies
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
Nerve Conduction Studies
Difficulty With Walking
Gait Abnormality
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Brachial Plexus Palsy
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cervical Stenosis
Dystonia
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Epilepsy
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Essential Tremor
Headache
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Herniated Disc
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Spinal Demyelination
Spinal Stenosis
Syncope
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Tremor
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Visual Field Defects
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Cervical Vertigo
Chronic Pain
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Confusion
Cranial Trauma
Dementia
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Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diplopia
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Dizziness
Incomplete Spinal Cord Syndrome
Inflammatory and Toxic Neuropathy
Insomnia
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Low Back Pain
Meningitis
Migraine
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Myelomalacia
Myelopathy
Myoclonus
Parkinson's Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Polyneuropathy
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Post-Concussion Syndrome
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Radiculopathy
Sleep Apnea
Spinal Cord Injury
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Tethered Cord Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Vertigo
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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
EEG (Electroencephalogram)
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 NeuropathyTesting
Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Sudoscan
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TCD Bubble Test
Wada Test

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Locations

  1. 1 Santa Monica Neurology
    1801 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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  2. 2 Ucla Entertainment Ind Medgrp
    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045
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2.6
Based on 5 Reviews
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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
Specialties*
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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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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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 UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center

    1250 16th St, Santa Monica, CA