Bio
Dr. Nirali Vora is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology and Neurological sciences at Stanford University. She is board certified in Adult Neurology and Vascular Neurology after completing her residency and advanced fellowship training at Stanford. She provides comprehensive care for all stroke patients, as well as hospitalized adults with acute or undiagnosed neurological conditions. She specializes in treating vascular disorders including TIA, vasculitis, dissection, venous thrombosis, and undetermined or “cryptogenic” causes of stroke.
Dr. Vora directs the Stanford Global Health Neurology program, through which she started the first stroke unit in Zimbabwe and gained experience in HIV neurology and other neuro-infectious diseases. Additional research interests include stroke prevention, TIA triage, eliminating disparities in health care, and neurology education. She is also the Associate Program Director of the Stanford Adult Neurology Residency.
Clinical Focus
- Global Health Neurology Education
- Stroke
- TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack)
- Neurology
Administrative Appointments
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Director, Global Health Neurology (2014 - Present)
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Associate Residency Director, Adult Neurology (2016 - Present)
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Associate Fellowship Director, Vascular Neurology (2014 - 2016)
Honors & Awards
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Teaching Award, Neurology Clerkship (2016-2017)
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Christine Wijman Humanism in Medicine Award, Stanford University (2013)
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Resident Scholar, American Academy of Neurology (2013)
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Chief Resident, Stanford Neurology Residency Program (2012-2013)
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Teaching Award, Neurology Clerkship (2013)
Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations
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Member, American Academy of Neurology (2009 - Present)
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Member, American Heart/Stroke Association (2012 - Present)
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Executive Education Committee, World Federation of Neurology (2013 - 2014)
Professional Education
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Board Certification: Vascular Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2014)
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Fellowship:Stanford University School of Medicine (2014) CA
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Board Certification: Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2013)
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Residency:Stanford University School of Medicine Registrar (2013) CA
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Internship:Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (2010) CA
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Medical Education:Chicago Medical School (2009) IL
Community and International Work
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Global Health Neurology, Ghana, Kumasi, Ghana
Topic
Stroke systems of care, education
Partnering Organization(s)
KNUST, KATH
Location
International
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes
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Global Health Neurology, Zimbabwe
Topic
Stroke care
Partnering Organization(s)
Center for Innovation in Global Health
Populations Served
Underserved
Location
International
Ongoing Project
Yes
Opportunities for Student Involvement
Yes
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Arbor Free Clinic
Populations Served
Underserved
Location
International
Ongoing Project
No
Opportunities for Student Involvement
No