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About Dr. Reena Kavilaaveettil MD

Dr. Reena J. Kavilaveettil, M.D., is an experienced neurologist based in Tampa, Florida, with over 20 years of clinical practice in neurology. She specializes in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of neurological conditions, including Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, spinal stenosis, spondylosis, and other neurodegenerative and neuromuscular disorders. Dr. Kavilaveettil earned her medical degree from Kottayam Medical College, India. She is affiliated with AdventHealth Tampa and St. Joseph’s Hospital–Tampa, where she provides comprehensive neurological care. Her clinical expertise includes the evaluation and treatment of movement disorders, chronic neurological conditions, and disorders affecting the brain and nervous system.She is known for her patient-centered approach, emphasizing accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment plans, and long-term management of complex neurologicaldiseases. Dr. Kavilaveettil is committed to delivering evidence-based care and improving quality of life for her patients."

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Top Neurologist Tampa area
Tampa Style Magazine (2024)
Top Neurologist Tampa area
Tampa Style Magazine (2023)
Top Neurologist Tampa area
Tampa Style Magazine (2022)
Top Neurologist Tampa area
Tampa Style Magazine (2021)
Top Neurologist Tampa area
Tampa Style Magazine (2020)
Top Neurologist Tampa area
Tampa Style Magazine (2019)
Top Neurologist Tampa area
Tampa Style Magazine (2018)

Professional Experience

Institution Location Duration Position
St. Mary’s Neurology Center Tampa, Florida 2016-Current Board Certified Neurologist
Advent Health Tampa Tampa, Florida 2016–Current Consultant Neurologist, Vice Chair Neuroscience Dept
University of California San Diego San Diego, CA 2018 - Present Voluntary Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology
Cook County Hospital Chicago, Illinois 1999-2000 Research Experience
UIC West Side VA Chicago, Illinois 1998-2000 Lab Research

Education & Training

Institution Location Year Program
University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois 7/1/2004-6/30/2005 Clinical Neurophysiology Fellowship
University of Illinois at Chicago Chicago, Illinois 7/1/2004-6/30/2004 Neurology Residency, Chief Resident (2003-2004)
Christ Hospital and Medical Center Oak Lawn, Illinois 6/24/2000-6/30/2001 Internal Medicine
Medical College Kottayam Kottayam, Kerala, India 1991 Batch Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

Research & Publications

Evidence for the Existence of a Distinct SO–4-OH– Exchange Mechanism in the Human Proximal Colonic Apical Membrane Vesicles and Its Possible Role in Chloride Transport
Authors: Reena Kavilaveettil, et al.
Experimental Biology and Medicine • 2001-12-01
Mechanism of thiamin uptake by human jejunal brush-border membrane vesicles
Authors: Reena Kavilaveettil, et al.
AJP Cell Physiology • 2001-10-01
Evidence for two distinct transporters involved in Chloride absorption in the human colonic apical membrane vesicles
Authors: Reena Kavilaveettil, et al.
Gastroenterology • 2000-04-01