Shilpa Chitnis MD, PhD, FAAN
Neurology
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About Shilpa Chitnis MD, PhD, FAAN
Shilpa Chitnis, MD, PhD, FAAN, is a board-certified neurologist, who believes in reaching for the best possible outcomes with her patients by empowering through education, compassionate care and open communication. She see patients 18 years and older at the UT Health East Texas Neurological Institute in Tyler.
Dr. Chitnis has a special interest in movement disorders, deep brain stimulation, funtional neurological disorders and botulinum toxin therapy for dystonia. Dr. Chitnis is fascinated by technology, hence the deep brain stimulation, and analyzing clinical signs and profiles to confirm a diagnosis. Dr. Chitnis chose healthcare because she was inspired by great role models, and she would like to see a healthier society supported by compassionate and dedicated physicians.”
In her spare time, Dr. Chitnis loves to read, play music, cook and spend time with her friends and family. In addition to English, Dr. Chitnis is also fluent in Hindi and Marathi.
Dr. Chitnis is employed as a clinical faculty physician at The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center under the UT Tyler School of Medicine. - Specialty
- Neurology
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- Female
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American Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyPatient Reviews for Shilpa Chitnis MD, PhD, FAAN
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Dr Chitnis has diagnosed and treated my FND for about a year and a half. 30 plus years I was undiagnosed by many many doctors and test. I feel she has changed my out look on life.
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Great job by Dr. Chitnis
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All questions we had were clearly answered and explained
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They were very caring, understanding, concerned, and very thorough.
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I felt shamed by Dr. Chitnis for not being strong and better able to handle my symptoms.
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Wish all care providers was as good as her..sure want to keep her as doctor
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Dr Chitnis was concerned for me and gave me good advice.
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Dr. Chitnis is an asset to UT Tyler and to the medical profession. She is amazing.
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Dr. Chitnis is very concerned!
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Glad the Resident took the time to understand all the complications with Parkinson's. Dr Chitnis was fabulous and was straight forward on the treatment plan going forward. Exceptional DR that showed her compassionate side which is important for Parkinson's patients.
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I felt like I was included in the diagnoses and treatment, which I appreciated.
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Dr Chitnis is outstanding! Thorough, knowledgeable, compassionate, personable, attentive.
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I have been very sick for 20 years and have had countless doctors. Dr. Chitnis is hands down the most amazing, empathetic, determined, caring, knowledgeable, and human(she connects with how her patients feel not just physically but mentally as well) doctor I have ever met or heard about. Best medical care I have ever recieved.
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The doctor was interrupted a couple of times to communicate with someone. The phone calls interrupted our appointment a couple of times. But the key point here is that the lab order was not sent for my wife's blood test. This is totally unacceptable.
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The knowledge Dr. Chitnis has for FND is outstanding. This condition is unforgiving at times and very demanding. She has answers and guidance to help me get through the bad times.
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Dr Chitnis takes the time to gather the specific information about my specific medical needs and plan to manage my medical needs.
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Dr Chitness is a fantastic and compassionate doctor and on top of that, a wonderful human being who cares about her patients. I was so lucky to be assigned to her.
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Dr Chitnis stayed w us for over 90 min! She was so attentive and thorough. She seemed to genuinely care about our need and was committed to helping. I have never had a doc spend so much time in an appointment. We felt she truly cared about us. She gave so much information and explained what was happening.
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I have never been so impressed with the quality of care we received.
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Good trainer.
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Excellent care given - very thorough initial assessment.
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I have a hard time understanding her
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We have never met such a compassionate doctor. We left with more hope on our hearts than any of the doctors I've had
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Excellent care
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PA was great and very Professional .
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Dr. Chitnis is amazing. Compassionate, sincere, caring.
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I was very impressed with Dr Chitnis.
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Dr Chitnis spent a long time with me. She did not rush through the appt. She explained things thoroughly.
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Dr Chitnas is amazing
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Dr. Chitnis was extremely knowledgeable and proficient in her care, treatment recommendations, and testing. World Class care!
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We have always been treated right and heard by our Dr
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The dr was very thorough and easy to talk to.