Dr. Mallika Lavakumar, MD

Dr. Mallika Lavakumar is a neurologist and psychiatrist with 19 years of experience treating patients with conditions affecting both the brain and mental health. She earned her medical degree from the University of Florida College of Medicine, where she developed expertise in the complex connections between neurological and psychiatric disorders. Dr. Lavakumar provides care in both Spanish and English to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Lavakumar practices at MetroHealth Medical Center and sees patients at locations throughout Cleveland, Ohio, including the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center and MetroHealth Behavioral Health Services. Her dual specialty training allows her to address the full spectrum of brain-related conditions, from neurological disorders to mental health concerns. She brings nearly two decades of clinical experience to her patient care, helping individuals navigate complex diagnoses that may involve both neurological and psychiatric components.