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
Contact
Phone:
Locations
Cedars-Sinai Multispecialty - Marina del Rey
4676 Admiralty Way
Suite 301
Marina del Rey, CA 90292
Insurance
Before scheduling, we recommend checking with your insurance plan to see if an authorization is required to see this doctor. Primary Care Physicians (adult and pediatrics) do not require prior approval.
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