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Department Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
Primary Location Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
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Biography

About Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD

Dr. Pillai trained as a medical doctor at the University of Kerala, Trivandrum, India graduating in 1999.  He obtained a PhD from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 2005.  He subsequently pursued Residency in Neurology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY from 2005-2009.  He was the first author in multiple publications examining cognitive changes in epilepsy and dementia during this time.  Dr. Pillai moved to the University of San Diego to complete a Clinical Fellowship in Dementia and Geriatric Neurology from 2009-2011.  Here he was closely involved in helping people with memory disorders and cognitive behavioral changes from neurodegenerative diseases.  As a young scholar honoree from the San Diego Alzheimer's Association, Dr. Pillai further developed in research in Alzheimer's dementia and Huntington's disease.  Dr. Pillai joined the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in January 2012.  He now works to help people with cognitive changes from neurological disorders and to develop diagnostic and treatment strategies for people with cognitive difficulties from neurodegenerative diseases.

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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2012

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University of California San Diego Medical Center
Dementia & Cognitive Neurology
San Diego, CA USA
2011

Residency - Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Neurology
Bronx, NY USA
2009

Internship - Jacobi Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Bronx, NY USA
2006

Graduate School - Northwestern University
Audiology and Hearing Science
Evanston, IL USA
2005

Medical Education - University of Kerala Medical College
Trivandrum,
1999

Certifications

  • Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurological Surgery
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 7/13/2022, Dr. Pillai has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

68 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.9 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.9

8 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Apr 13, 2023

He is awesome! Listening and explaining. Great doctor!

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2023

Dr Pillai's kindness is so appreciated. I have a lot of anxiety but the care and concern he showed me put me at ease and made me feel so much better. I was thankful that he truly wanted to know how I was doing and he listened to my concerns. I am grateful for the care Dr Pillai shows me!

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2023

Very careful explanation of my situation. He said things I didn't think a doctor would say. He was realistic of todays conditions.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2023

Dr Pillai was excellent and very reassuring

Reviewed on Jan 4, 2023

I am very pleased with this doctor

Reviewed on Nov 9, 2022

I wish Dr. Pillai had more knowledge about my condition. I also feel the word dementia is used too indiscriminately

Reviewed on Jul 14, 2022

We very much appreciate Dr. Pillai's expertise and compassion.

Reviewed on May 18, 2022

Dr Pillai is an excellent and caring physician. I always feel like he listens carefully, and that I am heard by him when I express questions or concerns. He explains in detail and is open to me asking questions.

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