Summary

Dr. Jayant Acharya is a neurologist with 43 years of experience treating patients with seizure disorders and other neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from B.J. Medical College at Poona University in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Dr. Acharya completed his neurology residency at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, followed by additional residency training at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in neurophysiology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Dr. Acharya is board certified in neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and speaks English.

Dr. Acharya practices at SIU Medicine Neurology in Springfield, Illinois, and maintains hospital affiliations with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center, and Saint Johns Hospital. His clinical expertise focuses on seizure conditions and non-epileptic seizures. He performs electroencephalograms to help diagnose and monitor brain activity patterns in his patients. Dr. Acharya has received an average rating of 2.3 from patients on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.3
  • 43 years of experience
  • speaks English
  • Neurophysiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

SIU Medicine Neurology

751 N Rutledge St Ste 3100Springfield, IL 62702

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Med School: B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India Med School: Universitatea De Medicina Si Farmacie Iuliu Hatieganu Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Jayant Acharya

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Medical Specialties

Jayant Acharya has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Jayant Acharya has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy
  • Headache
  • Insomnia
  • Migraine Disorder
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Stroke

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

Jayant Acharya holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois. They are board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Neurophysiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation in 1997.

Residency

Completed their residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in 2001, Wake Forest University Bapist Medical Center in 1998, Wake Forest University Bapt Med Center in 1998, Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences in 1992, and Internal Medicine, B. J. Medical College in 1986.

Medical School

Graduated from B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India in 1987, B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India in 1984, and BYRAMJEE JEEJEEBHOY MEDICAL COLLEGE (BJ MED COLL) in 1983.

NPI Number

Jayant Acharya's NPI number is 1891710695.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jayant Acharya accepting new patients?
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Does Jayant Acharya accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is Jayant Acharya's office located?
Jayant Acharya's office is located at 751 N Rutledge St Ste 3100, Springfield, IL, 62702.
Does Jayant Acharya accept my insurance?
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Which hospitals is Jayant Acharya affiliated with?
Jayant Acharya is affiliated with Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center, and Saint Johns Hospital.

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