About me
Sanskruti Patel, MD, joins MedStar Health as a neurologist for the department of Neurology. Compassionate and collaborative, Dr. Patel completed her fellowship in movement disorder at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. During her fellowship, she received in-depth training in treating the growing population of aging patients with neurodegenerative conditions characterized by overlapping features of cognitive impairment and Parkinson's disease. She joins a sophisticated team of world-class physicians delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
Dr. Patel's areas of special interest include:
- Parkinson's Disease
- Essential tremors
- Dystonia
- Progressive supranuclear palsy
- Cortico basal degeneration
- Fronto temporal dementia
- Huntington's disease
- Tic disorder
- Lewy body dementia
- Deep brain stimulation
- Botulinum toxin injections
Dr. Patel earned her medical degree at S.B.K.S. Medical Institute & Research Centre, Gujarat, India, and completed her residency at Thomas Jefferson University. She completed a fellowship in movement disorder at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. She is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). Dr. Patel has published three peer-review articles.
She is a member of the American Medical Association, American Academy of Neurology, International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, and the American Indian Neurology Association.
Philosophy of care
Regarding patient care, Dr. Patel believes in treating the whole person. Many of her patients have a disease that will be with them for a long time, and it is important to learn their values, desires, and hopes for the future. "I care deeply about my patients and am committed to working closely with them and their families to address not only the disease but also their quality of life," explains Dr. Patel.
"Having lived and practiced in both India and the US, I have seen different approaches and attitudes about patient care. It has helped me to be open-minded, adaptable, and sensitive to different cultures and lifestyles."
When not working, Dr. Patel spends time with her young daughter. She also loves cooking and exploring the cuisine of different cultures, including Indian, Chinese, Thai, and Mexican cuisines. "The best part of cooking is sharing good food with friends and family," she adds. In addition, she has a yoga and meditation practice, inspired by her mother, who is a yoga teacher.
Clinical areas of focus
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Chorea Management
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Dysesthesia Management
- Dystonia Treatment
- Lewy Body Dementia Treatment
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Tardive Dyskinesia
- Twitching Treatment
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Abnormal Movements
- Abnormal Mri
- Abscess Of The Brain
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Anxiety
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Artery Disorders
- Back Pain
- Bipolar Disorder
- Blindness And Low Vision
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Disorders
- Brain Tumor
- Cerebral Edema
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
- Cognitive Function Disorders
- Conductive Hearing Loss
- Congenital Malformations Of Nervous System
- Convulsions
- Degenerative Diseases Of Basal Ganglia
- Degenerative Diseases Of Nervous System
- Dementia
- Demyelinating Diseases Of Central Nervous System
- Dentofacial Abnormality
- Disorders Of Autonomic Nervous System
- Disorders Of Trigeminal Nerve
- Disturbances Of Skin Sensation
- Dizziness And Lightheadedness
- Dorsalgia
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Dyslexia And Symbolic Dysfunctions
- Dysphagia
- Dystonia
- Effects Of Air Pressure And Water Pressure
- Encephalitis
- Encephalitis, Myelitis And Encephalomyelitis
- Epilepsy And Seizures
- Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
- Eye And Adnexa Disorders
- Facial Nerve Disorder
- Fractures Of The Neck
- Gait And Balance Problems
- General Sensations And Perceptions
- Head Injury
- Headache
- Hemangioma
- Hemiplegia
- Hereditary Ataxia
- Huntington's Disease
- Hydrocephalus
- Hypotension
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Inflammatory Polyneuropathy
- Intracerebral Hemorrhage
- Lack Of Coordination
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Meningitis
- Middle Ear Disorders
- Migraine
- Mononeuropathies
- Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Muscle Disorders
- Myoneural Disorders
- Myopathies
- Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
- Neurodegeneration
- Neuropathic Pain
- Nonpsychotic Mental Disorder
- Nontraumatic Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Ocular Myasthenia Gravis
- Otalgia And Ear Effusion
- Paralytic Strabismus
- Paraplegia And Quadriplegia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Postprocedural States
- Precerebral Artery Occlusion
- Psychosis
- Rett Syndrome
- Secondary Parkinsonism
- Sensory Neuropathy
- Sleep Disorders
- Speech Disturbances
- Spinal Cord Injury
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy And Related Syndromes
- Spondylosis
- Sports Concussion
- Subcortical Infarction
- Syncope
- Tic Disorder
- Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vascular Dementia
- Vasculitis
- Vestibular Disorders
- Vision Disturbances
- Voice And Resonance Disorders
- Zoster
Procedures I perform
- Adrenal Insufficiency Treatment
- Anal Fistula Treatment
- Balance And Gait Disorders Treatment
- Blood Gas Analysis
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Cervical Epidural Steroid Injection
- Cervicogenic Dizziness Treatment
- Chemodenervation Of Neck Muscle
- Chemodenervation Of Salivary Glands
- Chronic Headache Treatment
- Cushing's Syndrome Treatment
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Demyelinating Optic Neuropathy Treatment
- Dystonia Treatment
- Electroencephalogram
- Electroencephalogram Review
- Electroencephalogram Setup And Takedown
- Electromyography
- Facial Weakness Treatment
- Glucose Control Management
- Huntington's Disease Management
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Median Nerve Conduction Studies
- Meniere's Disease Treatment
- Molst Discussions
- Muscular Dystrophy Treatment
- Neuromuscular Reeducation For Muscle Control
- Neuromuscular Rehabilitation
- Neuropathic Pain Treatment
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Oral And Pharyngeal Swallowing Function Evaluation
- Parkinson's Disease
- Percutaneous Tibial Nerve Stimulation
- Pituitary Apoplexy Treatment
- Prostate Injury Treatment
- Pulsatile Tinnitus Treatment
- Seizure Treatment
- Soft Tissue Tumor Treatment
- Somatosensory Evoked Potentials
- Spinal Spondylolysis Treatment
- Spondylolysis Treatment
- Stroke Rehabilitation
- Swallowing Disorder Treatment
- Syncope Treatment
- Tension Headache Treatment
- Thyroid Crisis Treatment
- Transitional Care Planning
- Traumatic Brain Injury Therapy
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Obstruction Treatment
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Medicare Direct
- IH-Open HMO Option
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Aetna Classic 3500
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Sentara Health
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- POS OA
- HighMark
- Choice POS
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CareFirst NASCO
- HumanaChoice PPO
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- IH-PPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- IH-HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- IH-Open POS II
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Optimum Choice
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-EPO Plus
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- CIGNA Indemnity
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Aetna HMO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- IH-Open HMO
- IH-POS Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Aetna Basic
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-POS
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Navigate
- OA Plus
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Choice POS II
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Blue Choice Advantage
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- CareFirst EPO
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- MultiPlan, Inc
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- United Healthcare Choice
- UHC Passport
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- CIGNA EPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Choice Fund PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- TRICARE East Select
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Medicare FFS
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- IH-Indemnity
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Network OA
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Beech Street PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- TRICARE for Life East
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Psychiatry and Neurology
Fellowship: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (2022)
Residency: Sidney Kimmel Medical College (2020)
Residency: Drexel College of Medicine Hahnemann University Hospital (2019)
Internship: Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital (2017)
Medical School: SBKS Medical Institute & Research Centre (2012)