Vani Vijayakumar, MD

Vani Vijayakumar, MD
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Vani Vijayakumar, MD

Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121-2451
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1001 Gause Blvd
Slidell, LA 70458-2939
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1800 12th St.
Meridian, MS 39301
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180 W Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065-2467
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2700 Napoleon Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115-6914
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10310 The Grove Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70836-6455
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2500 Belle Chasse Hwy
Terrytown, LA 70056-7127
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Call to Schedule 844-652-7723 View Accepted Insurance

Biography

Vani Vijayakumar, MD, practices diagnostic radiology at Ochsner Health. Dr. Vijayakumar, also known as "Dr. Vani", has a background of internal medicine and radiology, with a focus on nuclear medicine both in diagnostic and therapeutic aspects. She did her internal medicine residency at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and fellowship in nuclear medicine at Michael Reese Hospital / University of Illinois at Chicago. She did an additional year of fellowship focused on Nuclear Oncology at UIC, in Chicago. Previously, she was the Chief of Nuclear Medicine at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago; University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas; and University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi. She is a Fellow of the American College of Radiology. She has over 80 peer reviewed publications. She has actively participated in many clinical trials, especially focused on children and is a member of Children Oncology Group. She is also a member of many other national committees, including in the Radiological Society of North America and American College of Radiology. She takes pride as a mentor of medical students and residents and was awarded many Best Teacher recognitions. Her current focus of patient care, mentoring and research is on Precision Oncology with a focus on Radiobiotherapy and Theranostics.

Patient Testimonials

"I am especially grateful for Dr. Vani Vijayakumar, MD, FACR, Nuclear Medicine Section Chief with the Department of Radiology. Dr. Vani was the physician who provided my radioactive iodine treatment. From her professionalism and knowledge to the way she explained what was happening, she helped make a difficult experience feel less intimidating. Knowing that I was in the hands of someone who truly cared about my treatment and well-being meant a great deal to me." -Austin L., patient

Accepted Insurance

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Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health of Louisiana
  • Aetna Choice POS
  • Aetna Open Choice
AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas Louisiana
American Health
  • American Health Advantage of Louisiana
Amerigroup
  • Healthy Blue
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS (Out-of-State)
  • BCBS Community Blue
  • BCBS Federal Basic
  • BCBS Federal Standard
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Local Plus
  • BCBS of LA Magnolia Open Access
  • BCBS of LA PPO
  • BCBS of LA Pelican HRA
  • BCBS of Louisiana HMO
  • BCBS of MS State Employees
  • BCBS of Mississippi
  • Blue Advantage (BCBS)
  • Blue Connect
  • Blue Saver PPO
  • Ochsner Employee BCBS of LA
Christus Health
  • Christus Health Plan (Marketplace)
Cigna Healthcare
  • Cigna Choice Fund Open Access Plus
  • Cigna Open Access Plus
  • Cigna PPO
Humana
  • Humana Chronic Special Needs Plan (C-SNP)
  • Humana Dual Plus (SNP)
  • Humana Healthy Horizons
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana Medicare Select Partner
LA Healthcare
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Magnolia
  • Magnolia Healthcare
Medicare
  • Original Medicare
Peoples Health
  • Peoples Health Choices
  • Peoples Health Complete Care (C-SNP)
  • Peoples Health Secure Complete (D-SNP)
Tricare
  • Tricare Prime West
  • Tricare Select West
United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
UnitedHealthcare (UHC)
  • Surest (formerly Bind)
  • UMR Select Plus Tiered
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice
  • UnitedHealthcare Choice Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Group Medicare Advantage
  • UnitedHealthcare Heritage
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Plus
  • UnitedHealthcare Select Tiered
WebTPA
  • LCMC Health Basic

Education and Training

Graduate School

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Medical School

SV Medical College
Field of Study: Medicine and Surgery
Year Completed: 1978

SV Medical College
Year Completed: 1980

Internship

SV Medical College
Field of Study: Rotatory Internship
Year Completed: 1980

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Year Completed: 1987

Residency

Cleveland clinic
Field of Study: Internal Medicine
Year Completed: 1989

Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Year Completed: 1989

Fellowship

University of Illinois at Chicago
Field of Study: Nuclear Medicine
Year Completed: 1991

University of Illinois at Chicago
Field of Study: Nuclear Radiology-Diagnostic Radiology
Year Completed: 1992

Cook County Hospital - GME
Field of Study: Burn Surgery
Year Completed: 1985

Michael Reese/UIC
Year Completed: 1992

Cook County Hospital
Year Completed: 1985

Certifications

  • American Board of Nuclear Medicine - Nuclear Medicine
  • American Board of Nuclear Medicine - Radiology

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