Neurology
Sashank Prasad, MD
Professor of Clinical Neurology; Chief, Neurology, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center; Professor of Ophthalmology
Sashank Prasad, MD, is a Professor of Clinical Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, where he serves as Chief of Neurology at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Professor of Ophthalmology. He specializes in neuro-ophthalmology, treating conditions such as acute retinal artery ischemia, optic neuropathies, and visual disturbances stemming from neurological disorders. His expertise also extends to cognitive neurology, addressing memory impairments an
22+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Education & Training
- University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine — M.D., 2004
- Yale University — B.A. English Language and Literature, cum laude with distinction, 2000
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Fellowship, Cognitive Neurology, 2009-2010
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Fellowship, Neuro-Ophthalmology, 2008-2009
- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania — Residency, Neurology, 2005-2008
Peer Recognition
2024-2025 (2 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2023-2026 (4 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Leadership Roles
- Chief, Neurology, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
- University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
22+ years in practice