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