Dr. Sashank Prasad, MD
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Accepts 6 insurance carriers
Blue Cross Blue Shield, Original Medicare, Centene Corporation, Cigna, Humana, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey · See all
Graduated in 2004
Graduated from University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine · See training
2 board certifications listed
Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology · See credentials
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Specialty
Neurologist
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Treatments & procedures
- Diplopia (Double Vision)
- Dizziness
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (Pseudotumor cerebri)
- Ischemic optic neuropathy
- Migraine-related visual problems
- Nystagmus
- Ophthalmoparesis
- Optic nerve disorder
- Optic nerve swelling
- Papilledema (Optic disc swelling)
- Unexplained neurological vision changes
- Unexplained vision loss
- Visual field defects
- Visual field loss
- Visual pathway lesions
Credentials & Training
Education and training
- Yale UniversityUndergraduate · English Language and Literature · B.A. · Completed 2000
- University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineMedical school · Medicine · M.D. · Completed 2004
- Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaInternship · Medicine · Completed 2005
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency · Neurology
- Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaFellowship · Neuro-Ophthalmology · Completed 2009
- Hospital of the University of PennsylvaniaFellowship · Cognitive Neurology · Completed 2010
Board certifications
- NeurologyCertification · Certified 2008
- American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyCertification · Certified 2019
About
Dr. Sashank Prasad is a neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with training in neuro-ophthalmology and cognitive neurology. He earned his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, completed a neurology residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System, and finished fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology and cognitive neurology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. His profile lists care for conditions such as diplopia, papilledema, optic nerve swelling, visual field loss, unexplained vision changes, dizziness, and migraine-related visual problems.
- Languages spoken
- English
- NPI
- 1881759025
- Primary taxonomy
- 2084N0400X
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sashank Prasad’s specialty?
He is a neurologist.
What conditions does Dr. Prasad’s profile list?
His profile lists diplopia, papilledema, optic nerve swelling, visual field loss, unexplained vision changes, dizziness, and migraine-related visual problems.
Where does Dr. Prasad practice?
He practices in Philadelphia, PA, at 3737 Market St Fl 8.
What training and certifications are listed for Dr. Prasad?
He earned his MD from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, completed neurology residency and fellowships in neuro-ophthalmology and cognitive neurology, and is listed with Neurology and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology certifications.