Summary

Dr. Kavita Thakkar specializes in neurology, focusing on complex neurological conditions that affect the brain and nervous system. She earned her medical degree from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College before completing her residency training at UPMC Medical Education in 2009 and 2014. Dr. Thakkar furthered her expertise through a fellowship at UPMC Medical Education, which she completed in 2020. With 24 years of experience in medicine, she brings extensive knowledge to her neurological practice. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Thakkar practices at Northwestern Medical Group in Orland Park, Illinois, and maintains hospital affiliations with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Her clinical expertise includes treating patients with epilepsy and various seizure conditions, including tonic seizures. She utilizes advanced diagnostic procedures such as MRI and MRI of the head to evaluate neurological symptoms. Additionally, she provides infusion therapy as part of her comprehensive treatment approach for neurological conditions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 24 years of experience
  • 26 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Northwestern Medical Group

15300 West Ave Ste 210Orland Park, IL 60462

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24 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Russian
Orland Park , ILMaywood , ILNew York , NYSeattle , WA
Med School: King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Kavita P. Thakkar

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • HealthPartners
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Kavita P. Thakkar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Kavita P. Thakkar has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Neurologist
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

UPMC Medical Education (Pittsburgh)2020

Residency

UPMC Medical Education2014
UPMC Medical Education2009

Medical School

King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical CollegeGraduated in 2002

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Dr. Kavita Thakkar is affiliated with Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh.
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