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Dr. Jitesh Kar, MD

Neurology, Neuromuscular Medicine
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Neurology Institute of Huntsville, Inc. 2006 Franklin St SE Ste 202A, Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 489-0976

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Jitesh Kar, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist who provides exceptional care to his patients at the Neurology Institute of Huntsville in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Kar specializes in adult neurology, really enjoys diagnostic neurology, and has a special interest and fellowship training in neuromuscular diseases.Dr. Kar completed his Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Surgery at Grant Medical College & J.J. Hospital in Mumbai, which is among the oldest and most respected medical institutions in India. He then pursued his Masters in Public Health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, before undertaking his internship in internal medicine residency at New York Medical College/Metropolitan Hospital in New York City where he was awarded as "The resident with the best communication and interpersonal skills". Dr. Kar completed a residency in Neurology at the University of Texas Medical Center at Houston, where he served as the chief resident where he received multiple prestigious awards including “Frank M. Yatsu award for Excellence in Clinical Neurology”, “The Best Resident as a Teacher”, "Recipient of Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award for Resident Excellence in Humanism and Teaching for 2013 & 2014". Dr. Kar worked in Huntsville from 2014 to 2019 was affiliated with Huntsville Hospital. He continues to teach UAB Medical students, FM, and IM residents. He received “ARGUS” Award for Best Clinical Educator in Community” at UAB Huntsville Campus 2017.Dr. Kar returned to the University of Alabama at Birmingham, where he received his fellowship training in neuromuscular and autonomic disorders. Dr. Kar maintains active memberships with the American Academy of Neurology, the Alabama Academy of Neurology, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Medical Association of State of Alabama, and the Medical Society of Madison County, among other affiliations.

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

University of Alabama at Birmingham

RESIDENCY

University of Texas at Houston

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Grant Medical College & J.J.Hospital

Grant Government Medical College - 2007

Languages Spoken

English
Marathi

Location & Hours

Neurology Institute of Huntsville, Inc.
2006 Franklin St SE Ste 202A, Huntsville, AL 35801
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Neurology
Neuromuscular Medicine

Conditions Addressed

Bell's Palsy
Neck Pain
Peripheral Neuropathy
Memory issues
Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
Tension Headache
Occipital Neuralgia
Stroke
Transient Cerebral Ischemia
Epilepsy
Dizziness
Essential Tremor
Parkinson's Disease
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Auto-Immune conditions
Myopathy
Motor Neuron Disease
Seizure
Syncope
Ischemic Stroke
Peripheral Nerve Disorders

Procedures Performed

Nerve Conduction Study
Occipital Nerve Blocks
Electromyography (EMG)
Skin biopsy
Neurological Testing
Sleep and EEG Testing
Neurological Testing
Lumbar Puncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Optum Health
Simpra Advantage
Aetna
Meritain Health
Medicaid
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare
GEHA
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
Medical Mutual
Medicare
Golden Rule
Viva Health Plan
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Humana
CHAMPVA
HealthScope Benefits
Health First Health Plans
Gilsbar 360 Alliance
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
Mutual of Omaha
Cigna-HealthSpring
Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
STLDentalPlan| LLC

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