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Jigisha Paresh Thakkar, MD

Neurology

Speaks

Languages

Hindi
Gujarati

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

(888)584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
(888)584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Neurology

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • oligodendroglioma
  • meningioma
  • anaplastic mixed glioma
  • central nervous system tumors
  • brain neoplasms
  • brain metastases
  • benign neoplasm of brain
  • astrocytoma tumors
  • spinal cord tumors
  • cerebral edema
  • leptomeningeal disease

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

View hours
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Loyola University Medical Center

Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

View hours
Monday
12:00am - 12:00am
Tuesday
12:00am - 12:00am
Wednesday
12:00am - 12:00am
Thursday
12:00am - 12:00am
Friday
12:00am - 12:00am
Saturday
12:00am - 12:00am
Sunday
12:00am - 12:00am
Cardinal Bernardin Cancer Center

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

701 W North Ave
Melrose Park , IL 60160

MacNeal Hospital

3340 S Oak Park
Ste 309
Berwyn , IL 60402

About

Academic Title

Assistant Professor

Ages Seen

Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (2007)

Education:
Padmashree Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Hospital and Research Centre (2007)

Residency:
University of Kentucky Healthcare (2018)

Fellowship:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital (2019)

Board Certifications

Neurology, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology (2019)

Neurology, Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (2019)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(53 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

30 Reviews

09/10/2024

So nice and kind. Love my doctors

08/22/2024

Dr. Thakkar is the most compassionate person and I am grateful to have her taking care of me. Thank you with all my heart!

08/14/2024

We are very happy that Dr. Thakkar is a part of my aunt's care. Thank you

08/14/2024

very caring...knowledgeable

08/13/2024

Es una gran persona muy Amable, Cordial, respetuosa y atenta. Excelente Doctora.

07/30/2024

Dr Thakkar was superb! She carefully explained what my medical condition is. And then she recommended a possible treatment solution.

07/01/2024

Was greeted upon arrival and a friendly staff.

06/19/2024

Best I've ever had

05/29/2024

Muy buena

03/19/2024

I can’t give Dr. Thakkar enough praise on how she’s treated me with compassion and concern. She has followed up with me every step of the way trying to provide relief from a flare up of TN!

02/28/2024

They helped me out

02/27/2024

They have helped me through a very difficult time (and diagnosis).

02/05/2024

Satisfecha

11/18/2023

Gave me hope of finding a resolution

11/12/2023

She even helped when a dose of the medicine she prescribes malfunctioned. She is very responsive and expedient with her replies as well.

11/06/2023

Just a very

10/23/2023

Muy interesado en mi problema de salud

10/21/2023

I was pleased with the time spent with me the outcome was informative to my condition

10/09/2023

Staff always seem very caring

10/08/2023

My only problem is the amount of time that it takes to get back in for follow-up visits. 3 to 4 months drags out treatment or diagnosis

09/27/2023

Good

09/22/2023

I'm only concerned that they know my issue and know what care to provide me for it.

09/21/2023

Great feed back of my condition and care

09/15/2023

I was satisfied with my examination.

09/06/2023

Se que mi salud esta en muy buenas manos

08/20/2023

They’re Very Caring

07/05/2023

Me gusta como me atienden son amables

07/05/2023

Would hope that Dr Thakkar might be at an easier location to get to like Burr Ridge or Tinley Park.

01/18/2023

I don’t like the idea of prescribing medication without proper testing being done.

01/18/2023

good listener and very helpful
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Publications

  • National Trends and Factors Associated with Voluntary Refusal of Glioblastoma Treatment: A Retrospective Review of the National Cancer Database. Strelko, O.; Swanson, J.; Woldt, P.; Frazzetta, J.; Simon, J.; Ng, I.; Baker, M. S.; Barton, K. P.; Thakkar, J. P.; Prabhu, V. C.; Germanwala, A. V.; World neurosurgery
  • Age-stratified comorbid and pharmacologic analysis of patients with glioblastoma. Rabin, E. E.; Huang, J.; Kim, M.; Mozny, A.; Lauing, K. L.; Penco-Campillo, M.; Zhai, L.; Bommi, P.; Mi, X.; Power, E. A.; Prabhu, V. C.; Anderson, D. E.; Barton, K. P.; Walunas, T. L.; Schiltz, G. E.; Amidei, C.; Sanchez-Gomez, P.; Thakkar, J. P.; Lukas, R. V.; Wainwright, D. A.; Brain, behavior, & immunity - health
  • Anti-aquaporin-4 immunoglobulin G/anti-myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein immunoglobulin G double-positive paraneoplastic neurological syndrome in a patient with triple-negative breast cancer. Siddiqui, A.; Ross, D.; Jani, R. H.; Prabhu, V. C.; Lo, S.; Wainwright, D. A.; Rouse, S.; Refaat, T.; Zhu, Y.; Thakkar, J. P.; Clinical & experimental neuroimmunology
  • Commentary: Endoscopic Endonasal Optic Nerve Decompression in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: When to Implement Optic Nerve Sheath Fenestration. Prabhu, V. C.; Serrone, J. C.; Thakkar, J. P.; Yoo, D. K.; Germanwala, A. V.; Operative neurosurgery (Hagerstown, Md.)
  • MGMT Methylated High Grade Glioma with Distant Recurrence and Stable Original Tumor Site: Case Series. Lee, J.; Lukas, R. V.; Jusue-Torres, I.; Germanwala, A. V.; Borys, E.; Solanki, A. A.; Mallik, A. K.; Barton, K.; Thakkar, J. P.; Annals of hematology & oncology
  • Leptomeningeal metastases: the future is now. Lukas, R. V.; Thakkar, J. P.; Cristofanilli, M.; Chandra, S.; Sosman, J. A.; Patel, J. D.; Kumthekar, P.; Stupp, R.; Lesniak, M. S.; Journal of neuro-oncology
  • Socioeconomic Disparities in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer With Brain Metastases at Presentation: A Population-Based Study. Jusue-Torres, I.; Hulbert, A.; Zakaria, J.; Albain, K. S.; Hentz, C. L.; Melian, E.; Thakkar, J. P.; Prabhu, V. C.; World neurosurgery
  • What is New in Neuro-oncology? Thakkar, J. P.; Prabhu, V. C.; Peters, K. B.; Lukas, R. V.; Neurologic clinics
  • Acute Neurological Complications of Brain Tumors and Immune Therapies, a Guideline for the Neuro-hospitalist. Thakkar, J. P.; Prabhu, V. C.; Rouse, S.; Lukas, R. V.; Current neurology and neuroscience reports
  • Leptomeningeal metastasis from solid tumors. Thakkar, J. P.; Kumthekar, P.; Dixit, K. S.; Stupp, R.; Lukas, R. V.; Journal of the neurological sciences