Kalyan Yarraguntla, MD, MS
(313) 577-1245
Kalyan Yarraguntla, MD, MS
Narrative Bio
Kalyan Yarrraguntla, M.D. is a Cllinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology. Dr. Yarraguntla’s clinical and research interests includes multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, transverse myelitis, optic neuritis, neurosarcoidosis, autoimmune encephalitis, and other immune-mediated inflammatory conditions affecting the brain and spinal cord and he has expertise in managing immunotherapies. He also pursues clinical studies, immunomodulator clinical trials and transitional research that involve advanced neuroimaging techniques to study these neuroimmune conditions. His research focus is to find neural pathways for symptoms and complications of MS and other demyelinating conditions and implement interventions with targeted approaches.
Dr. Yarraguntla earned his M.B.B.S, at the N.R.I. Medical College and General Hospital, NTR University of Health Sciences, Chinakakani, Andhra Pradesh, India. He earned a Masters in Neuroscience, at the University of Hartford, West Bloomfield, CT. Dr. Yarraguntla completed his Neurology Residency at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2023. He then subspecialized and completed a Multiple Sclerosis/Neuroimmunology Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Department of Neurology in 2024.
He is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and American Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis.
Office Address
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Department of Neurology, Suite 8D-UHC
4201 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: (313) 577-1245
Clinic Appointments: (313) 745-4275
Academic Rank
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Clinical
Undergraduate
M.B.B.S, NRI Medical College & General Hospital, N.T.R University of Health Sciences, Chinakakani, Andhra Pradesh, India, 2008
Graduate
Neuroscience Masters, University of Hartford, 2013
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Neurology, Clinical
Internships
Transitional Year, Sinai Grace Hospital, Detroit, 2020
Residency
Neurology Residency, Detroit Medical Center and Wayne State University School of Medicine, 2023
Specialties
Multiple Sclerosis
Fellowships
Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 2024
Interests
Multiple Sclerosis, Neuroimaging, Neuroimmunology and Research (Clinical and Translational)
Publications
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