Neurology
Shakti Nayar, MD
Program Director, Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship; Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology
Washington, DC
Dr. Shakti Vadasseri Nayar is a board-certified neurologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital with advanced training in neuromuscular diseases and clinical neurophysiology. She specializes in treating neuromuscular conditions including ALS, myasthenia gravis, neuropathies, and radiculopathies, and performs diagnostic testing including electromyography. She received awards during her training for her commitment to patient care and excellence in neurology.
17+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Clinical Neurophysiology
Education & Training
- George Washington University School of Medicine, MD (2009)
- University of Maryland Medical Center, Internship in Internal Medicine (2010)
- George Washington University Hospital, Residency in Neurology (2013)
- Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology (2014)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Neurophysiology
Conditions & Treatments
Peripheral NeuropathyElectrodiagnostic Testing (EMG/NCS)
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Experience
17+ years in practice