Dr. Sarada Sakamuri

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Sarada Sakamuri is a neurologist and neurophysiologist specializing in the care of patients with nerve injuries and neuromuscular disorders. She is the Co-Director of the Center for Peripheral Nerve Surgery at Stanford, overseeing coordinated care in conjunction with the Neurology Clinic and Neurosurgery Clinic. Dr. Sakamuri is an expert in using nerve and muscle ultrasound for diagnosing and managing neuromuscular conditions, and performs advanced diagnostic evaluations, integrating ultrasound with neurophysiologic EMG/NCS testing. She is deeply involved in graduate medical education, serving as the Program Director of the Stanford Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship and the Associate Director of the Clinical Neurophysiology/EMG Fellowship, ensuring quality training for residents and fellows. Dr. Sakamuri completed her medical education and residency at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and Stanford University, respectively, and has received multiple teaching awards for her contributions to medical education. She plays a vital role in training future neurologists and participates actively in several professional organizations related to neurology and neuromuscular medicine.

Research Interests

Experience

Clinical Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Clinical Associate Professor specializing in Adult Neurology.

Co-Director

2017-01-01 — Present

Center for Peripheral Nerve Surgery • Palo Alto, CA

Oversees coordinated care for patients with nerve conditions.

Associate Director

2015-01-01 — Present

Clinical Neurophysiology/EMG Fellowship, Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Associate Director for the Clinical Neurophysiology/EMG Fellowship program.

Program Director

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship, Stanford University • Palo Alto, CA

Directed the ACGME-accredited Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship program.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.