Summary

Dr. Lakshmi Nayak treats brain cancer and primary brain cancer, and sees patients for brain tumors in children. She practices neurology and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Nayak is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, she completed a residency in neurology at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College in 2009, and a fellowship in neuro-oncology at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2011. She sees patients in Boston, Massachusetts. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Nayak 3.67 out of 5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 24 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Neuro-Oncology
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Spent time with me
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

450 Brookline AveBoston, MA 02215
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Med School: Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, India Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Med School: University Of Iowa
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Lakshmi Nayak

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - HMO
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Trusted Health Plan
  • Trusted Health Plan - EPO

Medical Specialties

Lakshmi Nayak has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Lakshmi Nayak has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Brain Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Epilepsy
  • Metastasis
  • Migraine Disorders
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Paraneoplastic Syndromes

Certifications, License, & Education

24 Years Experience

Lakshmi Nayak holds an expired medical license in the state of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Neuro-Oncology in 2011.

Residency

Completed their residency at New York Presbyterian Hospital, Weill Cornell Medical College, Neurology in 2009 and New York Downtown Hospital, Internal Medicine in 2006.

Medical School

Graduated from Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, India in 2002.

NPI Number

Lakshmi Nayak's NPI number is 1891953196.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Lakshmi Nayak affiliated with?
Lakshmi Nayak is affiliated with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Does Lakshmi Nayak accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Lakshmi Nayak has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Lakshmi Nayak?
You can find contact information for Lakshmi Nayak here on Vitals.
Where is Lakshmi Nayak's office located?
Lakshmi Nayak's office is located at 450 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215.
Does Lakshmi Nayak accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Lakshmi Nayak accepts on their Vitals profile.

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