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Ravi Vakani, MD

Neurology

Accepting New Patients

In-Person Visits

Please call1-800-233-2771for scheduling options.

Ravi Vakani, MD

Neurology

Accepting New Patients

In-Person Visits

Please call1-800-233-2771for scheduling options.

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4.9

  • Male

  • English

  • 14 years experience

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Insurance

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  • Aetna

  • Aids Healthcare Foundation

  • Anthem Blue Cross

  • Blue Shield California

  • Cal Optima

  • CareMore

  • Cigna

  • Coventry/First Health

  • Gold Coast

  • Health Net

  • HealthSmart

  • Humana

  • Medi-Cal

  • Medicare

  • Multiplan, Inc

  • United Healthcare

Experience

Board Certifications

  • Neurology

    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Titles

Medical Director

Cedars-Sinai Marina Del Rey Hospital

Education & Training

2017

Completed Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic - EEG/Epilepsy

2016

Completed Residency

Duke University Medical Center - Neurology

2013

Completed Internship

Duke University Medical Center - Internal Medicine

2011

Completed Medical School

University of Debrecen Medical Health & Sciences Center

Awards & Honors

  • Recipient – America’s Top Physicians

  • Quality Improvement Committee Member, Cleveland Clinic

  • Member – American Academy of Neurology

  • Recipient - Excellence in Patient Service and Care, Duke University Medical Center

  • Member – Hubert Yeargan Center for Global Health, Duke University

  • Member – American Epilepsy Society

  • Recipient – Caregiver Appreciation Award, Cleveland Clinic

Research and Publications

Publications

  • Lin C, Vakani R, Kussin P, Guhwe M, Farjat AE, Choudhury K, Renner D, Oduor C, Graffagnino C. Assessment of healthcare personnel knowledge of stroke care at a large referral hospital in sub-Saharan Africa – A survey based approach. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, Volume 42, 71 – 74.

  • Punia V, Vakani R, Burgess R, Hantus S. Electrographic and Clinical Natural History of Lateralized Periodic Discharges. J Clin Neurophysiol. 2018 Jan; 35(1): 71-76.

Reviews

Overall Rating

4.9

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What Patients Are Saying

  • Sep 29, 2025

    I was nervous, but it all worked out.

  • Sep 25, 2025

    I am very happy with Doctor Vakani he's the best of all time I am so blessed to have him in my life and care

  • Sep 25, 2025

    Dr Vakani is hands down one of the best doctors/specialists I have ever had the privilege to work with. I feel like he listens so well and has my well being as a top priority.

  • Sep 24, 2025

    Always polite, helpful with explanations