Biographical Sketch
Dr. Gaekwad is a board-certified vascular neurologist who specializes in the comprehensive care of stroke patients, including diagnosis, management, and prevention of ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke. She is also involved in management of general neurological disorders in hospitalized patients across several UPMC hospitals. Her academic interests include acute stroke management, secondary stroke prevention, inpatient neurology, and is actively involved in student, resident, and fellow education.
Education & Training
- Fellowship, University of Minnesota, Vascular Neurology
- Residency, Allegheny General Hospital, Neurology
- Internship, Allegheny General Hospital
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery), Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, India
Specialized Areas of Clinical, Research and/or Education Interests
- Clinical: Carotid and vertebral artery disease
- Education: Fellow, resident and medical student education in stroke and inpatient neurology
Board Certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology: Vascular Neurology
Professional Organization Membership
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Heart Association / American Stroke Association
- American College of Physicians
Honors & Awards
- Second Place, Neuroscience Research Day, Allegheny General Hospital, 2017
- First Place, Neurology Resident Scholar Program (NRSP), Allegheny General Hospital, 2016
- Merit certification for academic excellence, secured first class in Medical School in the second, third and fourth year
