Summary

Dr. Jayant Acharya is a neurologist who has dedicated over four decades to treating complex neurological conditions. He earned his medical degree from B.J. Medical College at Poona University in Pune, Maharashtra, India, and completed extensive training including residencies in internal medicine, neurology at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, and additional residency work at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. His specialized fellowship in neurophysiology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation further enhanced his expertise in diagnosing and treating neurological disorders. Dr. Acharya is board certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Acharya practices at SIU Medicine Neurology in Springfield, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center, and Saint Johns Hospital. He specializes in treating patients with seizure conditions, including both epileptic seizures and non-epileptic seizures. His diagnostic capabilities include performing electroencephalograms to monitor brain activity and other specialized neurological tests. Patients have given Dr. Acharya an average rating of 2.3 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
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

SIU Medicine Neurology

751 N Rutledge St Ste 3100Springfield, IL 62702

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43 Years of Experience 34 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Russian Speaks English
Springfield , ILNew York , NYSeattle , WAWheaton , IL
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 Med School: University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Jayant Acharya has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Neurology

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

Neurophysiology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation1997

Residency

Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center2001
Wake Forest University Bapist Medical Center1998
Wake Forest University Bapt Med Center1998
Neurology, National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences1992
Internal Medicine, B. J. Medical College1986

Medical School

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

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Dr. Jayant Acharya is affiliated with Penn State Health Milton S Hershey Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center, and Saint Johns Hospital.
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Dr. Jayant Acharya's office is located at 751 N Rutledge St Ste 3100, Springfield, IL, 62702.
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