Summary

Dr. Sashank Prasad is a neurologist who earned his medical degree from the Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania. With 22 years of experience in neurology, he focuses on conditions affecting the nervous system and visual pathways. Dr. Prasad is fluent in both Spanish and English.

Dr. Prasad practices at multiple locations throughout Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including affiliations with Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital and several Penn Medicine facilities. He specializes in treating computer vision syndrome, increased intracranial pressure, and optic neuritis. His expertise includes performing retinal imaging, tonometry, and comprehensive vision tests. Patients have given him an average rating of 2.5.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.5
  • 22 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • University of Pennsylvania Health System
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Sashank Prasad has 2 locations

Dr. Sashank Prasad

3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Dr. Sashank Prasad

3737 Market StPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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Philadelphia , PAVoorhees , NJPhiladelphia , PAGarnet Valley , PA
Med School: University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine Med School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University (Providence, RI) Medical School, MD Med School: State Univ Of Medicine And Pharmacy Nicolae Testemitanu Fac Of Med Med School: Hahnemann University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sashank Prasad

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare
  • Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sashank Prasad has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sashank Prasad has the following 9 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Massachusetts, 2025, Inactive
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University of Pennsylvania Health System2005

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania School of MedicineGraduated in 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sashank Prasad?
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Does Dr. Sashank Prasad accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Sashank Prasad has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Sashank Prasad's office located?
Dr. Sashank Prasad's office is located at 3400 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sashank Prasad affiliated with?
Dr. Sashank Prasad is affiliated with Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and Hospital Of The University Of Pennsylvania.
What languages does Dr. Sashank Prasad speak?
Dr. Sashank Prasad speaks Spanish and English.

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