Dr. Sandra Narayanan

Dr. Sandra Narayanan - Expert Vascular Neurologist & Neurointerventional Surgeon

Location:

3471 Fifth Ave #810, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, United States

About the Business:

Dr. Sandra Narayanan is a renowned vascular neurologist and neurointerventional surgeon, offering specialized medical services in the field of neurology and neurovascular health. With board certifications in neurology and vascular neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, as well as CAST certification in neuroendovascular surgery, Dr. Narayanan brings a wealth of expertise and experience to her practice.

Professional Background:

Dr. Narayanan earned her medical degree from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2001. She completed her neurology residency at Jackson Memorial Hospital, followed by a fellowship in vascular neurology at Massachusetts General Hospital. Further honing her skills, she pursued fellowships in diagnostic and interventional neuroradiology at Emory University Hospital. Over her career, she has held significant roles, including Director of the Neuroendovascular Programs at Detroit Medical Center and Beaumont Hospitals. She has also been an Associate Professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, contributing to numerous clinical trials and authoring nearly 50 peer-reviewed publications.

Services Offered:

Dr. Narayanan is proficient in a broad spectrum of adult and pediatric diagnostic and neuroendovascular procedures. Her services include prehospital and acute stroke diagnosis and management, telestroke assessments, and secondary stroke prevention. Her professional and research interests encompass stroke systems of care, cerebral venous sinus stenosis, quality improvement in neurointervention, radiation safety, and innovative devices for treating hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes.

Professional Affiliations:

Dr. Narayanan is actively involved in the Society of Neurointerventional Surgery (SNIS), where she has served as Member-At-Large (Interventional Neurology) and currently chairs the Women in Neurointervention Committee. She is also a member of the Pediatric Neurointervention and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committees of SNIS and the Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN).

Languages Spoken:

Dr. Narayanan is multilingual, fluent in English, Malayalam, and Spanish, ensuring effective communication with a diverse patient population.