Dr. Saritha Kosarussavadi ("Dr. K") is an Assistant Attending Neurologist at HSS. She specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neuromuscular conditions, including neuropathy, myopathy, radiculopathy, and neuromuscular junction disorders, amongst others. Her areas of interest include immune-mediated neuropathy/myopathy and small fiber neuropathy.
Dr. K received her undergraduate and masters degrees in Neuroscience and Physiological Science from UCLA, and obtained her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. She completed her neurology residency at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine where she was elected chief resident. She then went on to do a fellowship in Neuromuscular Medicine at Mount Sinai.
As part of HSS neurology, Dr. K is committed to patient-centered care and providing high quality neurologic evaluation.
Neuromuscular Medicine
General Neurology
Nerve conduction study and electromyography
Ultrasound/E-Stimulation-guided chemodenervation for spasticity, focal dystonia, hemi-facial spasms, sialorrhea and hyperhydrosis
Botulinum toxin for chronic migraine
Skin biopsy for small fiber neuropathy
Nerve ultrasound
This provider is currently in the process of joining the networks of many commercial insurance plans and should show as a participating provider soon.
If your insurance is not listed, please call our office if you have questions regarding your insurance coverage. If you have out-of-network benefits, then your insurance may reimburse you for a portion of your office visit. We will work with you and your insurance to minimize your out-of-pocket costs. Financial assistance may be available for patients in need.
Assistant Attending Neurologist, Hospital for Special Surgery
American Academy of Neurology
American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
International Neurotoxin Association
Neurology Residents Scholar Program, 2022
GME Resident of the Month, Icahn School of Medicine, 2021
Arnold P. Gold Foundation Gold Humanism Honor Society, 2019
Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) Fellowship UCLA, 2016
Distinguished Teaching Assistant UCLA, 2014
University Fellowship, Graduate Division Award UCLA, 2013 & 2014
Medical: Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, 2019
Internship: The Mount Sinai Hospital, Beth Israel, 2020
Residency: The Mount Sinai Hospital, Neurology Residency, 2023
Fellowship: The Mount Sinai Hospital, Neuromuscular Medicine 2024
English, Thai
Neurology Residents Scholar Program (September 2022): Case Study GABA-B Limbic Encephalitis. American Academy of Neurology (April 2022): "Small Fiber Neuropathy Associated with SARS-CoV-2 Infection."
International / Inner City / Rural Preceptorship Program (VCU, February 2019): "Inpatient Antipsychotic Use and Clinical Implications for People with Parkinson Disease."
HSS has a long history of supporting appropriate relationships with industry because they advance HSS's mission to provide the highest quality patient care, improve patient mobility, and enhance the quality of life for all, and to advance the science of orthopedic surgery, rheumatology, and their related disciplines through research and education.
As of July 11, 2024, Dr. Kosarussavadi reported no relationships with the healthcare industry.
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