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Ravi Vakani, MD

Neurology

Accepting New Patients

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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:

1-800-233-2771

Locations

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