Dr. Vijayakumar Javalkar, MD

Dr. Vijayakumar Javalkar is a neurologist who specializes in vascular neurology, bringing three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Guntur Medical College and completed his residency at LSU Health Sciences. Dr. Javalkar focuses on neurological conditions that affect the brain's blood vessels and overall nervous system function. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Javalkar practices at Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport and maintains hospital affiliations with Baptist Health Fort Smith. His clinical expertise includes treating patients who have experienced strokes, managing weakness related to neurological conditions, and providing care for migraine headaches. He utilizes diagnostic imaging such as MRI to evaluate his patients and incorporates physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans to help patients regain function and mobility.