Physician

Neurology

Doctor Simin Khavandgar, MD practices Neurology. She went to medical school at Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine. She over the years received 1 awards: "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification". Dr. Simin Khavandgar is a published doctor. She published 21 publications, including: 'Novel mutation in MYH7 gene associated with distal myopathy and cardiomyopathy.' She is registered with Medicare and accepts Medicare payments.

Publications

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• Novel mutation in MYH7 gene associated with distal myopathy and cardiomyopathy.
• Kv1 channels selectively prevent dendritic hyperexcitability in rat Purkinje cells.
• The selective role of nitric oxide in opioid-mediated footshock stress antinociception in mice.
• Adrenoceptor mechanisms underlying imipramine-induced memory deficits in rats.
• Mediation of nitric oxide in inhibitory effect of morphine against electroshock-induced Convulsions in mice.
• The effect of L-NAME and L-arginine on impairment of memory formation and state-dependent learning induced by morphine in mice.
• The effects of FK506 on the development and expression of morphine tolerance and dependence in mice.
• Morphine state-dependent learning: interactions with alpha2-adrenoceptors and acute stress.
• The effects of adenosine receptor agonists and antagonists on morphine state-dependent memory of passive avoidance.
• The role of alpha-adrenoceptors in the amnestic effect of intracerebroventricular dexamethasone.
• The effect of cyclosporin A on morphine tolerance and dependence: involvement of L-arginine/nitric oxide pathway.
• Dopamine receptor mechanism(s) and morphine tolerance in mice.
• The role of alpha2-adrenoceptors in the modulatory effects of morphine on seizure susceptibility in mice.
• The role of nitric oxide in the proconvulsant effect of delta-opioid agonist SNC80 in mice.
• The involvement of endogenous opioids and nitricoxidergic pathway in the anticonvulsant effects of foot-shock stress in mice.
• Anticonvulsant effects of cyclosporin A on pentylenetetrazole-induced seizure and kindling: modulation by nitricoxidergic system.
• The effects of simultaneous administration of alpha(2) -adrenergic agents with L-NAME or L-arginine on the development and expression of morphine dependence in mice.
• The involvement of nitric oxide in the antinociception induced by cyclosporin A in mice.
• The role of nitric oxide in anticonvulsant and proconvulsant effects of morphine in mice.
• Effects of adenosine receptor agonists and antagonists on pentylenetetrazole-induced amnesia.

Procedures Preformed

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• EEG (Electroencephalogram)

Conditions Treated

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• Ataxia
• Brain Injury
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
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Doctors Specialties

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• Clinical Neurophysiology
• Sleep Medicine
• Neurology

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification

Education

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• University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
• Tehran University of Medical Sciences School of Medicine

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1952543621
NPPES Provider LastName		KHAVANDGAR
NPPES Provider FirstName		SIMIN
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		151462355
NPPES Provider State		PA
Specialty Description		Neurology
Total Claim Count		197.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1952543621
Last Name Of The Provider	KHAVANDGAR
First Name Of The Provider	SIMIN
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