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Sarada Sakamuri, MD
Neuromuscular neurologist, General neurologist, Neurophysiologist
Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology & Neurological Sciences
Bio:
Associate Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 213 Quarry Road
- Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone: 650-723-6469
- 100A San Pablo Towne Center
- San Pablo, CA 94806
- Phone: 510-237-2802
Practice Areas
Professional Education
- Board Certified, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine (2015)
- Board Certified, Neuromuscular Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2014)
- Board Certified, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2012)
- Research Fellowship, Respiratory dysfunction in ALS, California Pacific Medical Center, Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research Center (2014)
- Fellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine (2014)
- Fellowship, EMG/Clinical Neurophysiology, Stanford University School of Medicine (2013)
- Residency, Neurology, Stanford Hospital & Clinics (2012)
- Internship, Internal Medicine, New Jersey Medical School (2009)
- Medical Education, New Jersey Medical School (2008)
Honors & Awards
- American Academy of Neurology Resident Scholarship, American Academy of Neurology (2012)
- Neurology Medical Student Clerkship Teaching Award, Stanford Department of Neurology (2012)
- Neurology Medical Student Clerkship Teaching Award, Stanford Department of Neurology (2010)
- Nomination for Golden Apple Teaching Award, New Jersey Medical School (2009)
- American Academy of Neurology Medical Student Prize, American Academy of Neurology (2008)
- Member, Arnold P. Gold Humanism Honor Society (2008)
- Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society (2008)
- Member, Phi Beta Kappa (2004)
Administrative Appointments
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Neuromuscular Disorders & General Neurology, University Healthcare Alliance, a physician network serving patients around the Bay Area (2014 - Present)
- Associate Director, Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship, Stanford University School of Medicine (2015 - Present)
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Neuromuscular Disorders & General Neurology, Stanford University School of Medicine (2014 - Present)
Publications
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Phrenic nerve conduction studies as a biomarker of respiratory insufficiency in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Jenkins, J. A., Sakamuri, S., Katz, J. S., Forshew, D. A., Guion, L., & Miller, R. G. Phrenic nerve conduction studies as a biomarker of respiratory insufficiency in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis & frontotemporal degeneration, 17(3-4), 213-20. -
Congenital muscular dystrophy and generalized epilepsy caused by GMPPB mutations
Raphael, A. R., Couthouis, J., Sakamuri, S., Siskind, C., Vogel, H., & Gitler, A. D. (2014). Congenital muscular dystrophy and generalized epilepsy caused by GMPPB mutations. BRAIN RESEARCH, 1575, 66-71. -
Perioperative ischemic optic neuropathy (POION).
Bennett, H. L., Origlieri, C., & Sakamuri, S. (2005). Perioperative ischemic optic neuropathy (POION). Spine, 30(23), 2706-?.
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Patient Comments
Patients comments are gathered from our Patient Satisfaction Survey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
I am so grateful I was given Dr. Sakamuri as my neurologist. She is the most caring, concerned and knowledgeable M.D. She has seen me through some very tough times. I will be always grateful for the care and the time she gave me. She is warm and friendly and always attuned to my needs.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Very patient & thorough. Excellent.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Very personable and knowledgeable. Very very nice. She took the time to explain to ... I had used wrong. I appreciate that. There is a difference now I understand.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr. Sakamuri is a rock star! She's the best!
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
Dr. Sakamuri is a very kind and caring provider.
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
MD was well prepared and reviewed the materials prior to exam.... We could talk at an higher level, and I did not have to go through 6 months of lab tests and exams....prior to us talking. Saved a great deal of time.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Dr. Sakamuri is an EXCEPTIONAL MD - caring, understanding, practical information with common sense, patience.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
I wish all physicians had the empathy Dr. Sakamuri has. Warm & caring.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Dr. Sakamuri has been absolutely fantastic in every aspect--when seeing her, writing her on My Health,answering questions, explaining test results. She has been super.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
The doctor is very sweet and caring.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Sakamuri was very thorough and honest in her explanations and conclusions.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr Sakamura was lovely and kind. Extended herself to ease my fears and concerns.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Though all marks are "very good" it is because Dr. Sakamuri is very good!
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Very thoughtful & well-spoken; put me at ease.
SHC Patient, Mar 2015
Very good.
SHC Patient, Jan 2016
I am so grateful I was given Dr. Sakamuri as my neurologist. She is the most caring, concerned and knowledgeable M.D. She has seen me through some very tough times. I will be always grateful for the care and the time she gave me. She is warm and friendly and always attuned to my needs.
SHC Patient, Dec 2015
Very patient & thorough. Excellent.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Very personable and knowledgeable. Very very nice. She took the time to explain to ... I had used wrong. I appreciate that. There is a difference now I understand.
SHC Patient, Nov 2015
Dr. Sakamuri is a rock star! She's the best!
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
Dr. Sakamuri is a very kind and caring provider.
SHC Patient, Oct 2015
MD was well prepared and reviewed the materials prior to exam.... We could talk at an higher level, and I did not have to go through 6 months of lab tests and exams....prior to us talking. Saved a great deal of time.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Dr. Sakamuri is an EXCEPTIONAL MD - caring, understanding, practical information with common sense, patience.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
I wish all physicians had the empathy Dr. Sakamuri has. Warm & caring.
SHC Patient, Sep 2015
Dr. Sakamuri has been absolutely fantastic in every aspect--when seeing her, writing her on My Health,answering questions, explaining test results. She has been super.
SHC Patient, Jun 2015
The doctor is very sweet and caring.
SHC Patient, May 2015
Dr. Sakamuri was very thorough and honest in her explanations and conclusions.
SHC Patient, Apr 2015
Dr Sakamura was lovely and kind. Extended herself to ease my fears and concerns.
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