Summary

Dr. Jayant Acharya has practiced neurology for 43 years and is affiliated with Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center, and Saint Johns Hospital. He treats seizure conditions, non-epileptic seizures, and seizures, and performs electroencephalograms.

Board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Acharya trained at B.J. Medical College, Poona University, and completed residencies at B. J. Medical College, the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences, and Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, along with a neurophysiology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. He sees patients in Springfield, Illinois.

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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 Neuroscience Institute

751 N Rutledge St Ste 3100Springfield, IL 62702

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Speaks English Speaks English, Hindi, Gujarati Speaks English, Russian
Springfield , ILTampa , FLSeattle , WASpringfield , IL
Med School: B.J. Med Coll, Poona University, Pune, Maharashtra, India Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine Med School: Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
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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

Where is Jayant Acharya's office located?
Jayant Acharya's office is located at 751 N Rutledge St Ste 3100, Springfield, IL, 62702.
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.
What languages does Jayant Acharya speak?
Jayant Acharya speaks English.
How can I make an appointment with Jayant Acharya?
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