Dr. Divyajot Sandhu MD - My American Doctor

About Dr. Divyajot Sandhu MD

Dr. Divyajot Sandhu, M.D., is a board-certified neurologist with over 20 years of experience in the field of neurology. He earned his medical degree from Dayanand Medical College, India, and completed his residency training in Neurology, where he developed a strong foundation in the diagnosis and management of complex neurological disorders.Dr. Sandhu is affiliated with Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where he provides comprehensive neurological care. His clinical interests include stroke management, cerebrovascular diseases, and general neurology. He is experienced in evaluating and treating a wide range of neurological conditions, with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centered care. With extensive clinical experience, Dr. Sandhu has been actively involved in the care of patients with acute and chronic neurological conditions and is committed to improving outcomes through timely diagnosis and advanced treatment approaches.

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Vascular Neurology Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2016)

Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology Certification

University of Minnesota (2016)

Neurology Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2015)

Professional Experience

Institution	Location	Duration	Position
Sanford Medical Center	Sioux Falls, SD	2016 - Present	Director of Vascular and Interventional Neurology

Education & Training

Institution	Location	Year	Program
University of Minnesota	Minneapolis, MN	2013-14	Fellow - Vacular Neurology
University of Minnesota	Minneapolis, MN	2014-16	Fellow - Endovascular Surgical Neuroradiology
University of Missouri-Columbia	Columbia, MO	2010-2013	Resident - Neurology
Akon General Medical Center	Akron, OH	2009-2010	Resident - Internal Medicine
Dayanand Medical College	Ludhiana, Punjab	2000-2005	MBBS

Research & Publications

Salvage of herniated flow diverters using stent and balloon anchoring techniques: A technical note

Authors: Jagadeesan, B. D., Sandhu, D., Hong, K. J., Roshan Khanipour, S., Grande, A. W., & Tummala, R. P.

Interventional Neurology • 2017

MECHANICAL THROMBECTOMY IN ISCHEMIC STROKE CAUSED BY LARGE VESSEL OCCLUSIONS: WHY DO WE FAIL?

Authors: Sandhu, D., Kim, J., Sandhu, G., Higashimori, T., Jagadeesan, B., & Tummala, R.

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF STROKE • 2016

Three-dimensional assessment of the effects of high-density embolization material on the absorbed dose in the target for Gamma Knife radiosurgery of arteriovenous malformations

Authors: Watanabe, Y., Sandhu, D., Warmington, L., Moen, S., & Tummala, R.

Journal of Neurosurgery • 2016

Brainstem Reperfusion Injury Following Endovascular Treatment of Posterior Circulation Ischemia

Authors:Higashimori, T., Kim, J., Sandhu, D., Streib, C., & Tummala, R.

E-006 • 2016

Abstract T P25: Angiographic Predictors Of Hemorrhagic Transformation In Acute Endovascular Treatment Of Ischemic Stroke: A Retrospective Review

Authors: Sandhu, Divyajot, Kim, J. H., Vasquez, C., Sandhu, G., Jagadeesan, B., & Tummala, R.

Stroke • 2016

E-015 does the choice of intermediate catheter matter?

Authors: Sandhu, D., Vasquez, C., Zacharatos, H., Grande, A., Tummala, R., & Jagadeesan, B.

British Medical Journal Publishing Group • 2015

E-016 pre-operative percutaneous embolization of head and neck tumors

Authors: Zacharatos, H., Sandhu, D., Grande, A., Jagadeesan, B., & Tummala, R.

British Medical Journal Publishing Group • 2015

P-025 does platelet function testing have a role in patients undergoing pipeline embolization device deployment

Authors: Zacharatos, H., Sandhu, D., Tummala, R., Grande, A., & Jagadeesan, B.

British Medical Journal Publishing Group • 2015

Endovascular Treatment of Posterior Circulation Strokes Presenting More Than 10 Hours after Symptom Onset: A Case Series (P05. 268)

Authors: Sandhu, Divyajot, Nanda, A., Vellipuram, A., & Sahota, P.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins • 2012

Hemiparesis and Demyelination as Presentation of NMDA Receptor Antibody Encephalitis (P02. 111)

Authors: Bollu, P., Vellipuram, A., Sandhu, D., Miller, D., & Chuquilin Arista, M.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins • 2013

Prehospital Notification and En Route Labs Draw for Acute Ischemic Stroke Reduces the Door to Decision Making Time (IN7-1.004)

Authors: Ruff, M., Uppal, G., Sandhu, D., Beezley, J., Nanda, A., & Singh, N.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins • 2013

Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms: Dangerously Small? A 5 Year Retrospective Review (P04. 089)

Authors: Vellipuram, A., Sandhu, D., Uppal, G., Bollu, P., Singh, N., Sahota, P., & Nanda, A.

Lippincott Williams & Wilkins • 2013

Diffuse cerebral microhemorrhages in a patient with adult-onset Pompe's disease: a case report

Authors: Sandhu, Divyajot, Rizvi, A., Kim, J., & Reshi, R.

Journal of Vascular and Interventional Neurology • 2014

E-017 Treatment of a complicated ICA vein graft aneurysm using covered stent assisted coiling

Authors: Sandhu, D., & Nanda, A.

Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery • 2014