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About Dr. Reena Kavilaveettil 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 neurological diseases. Dr. Kavilaveettil is committed to delivering evidence-based care and improving quality of life for her patients.

Professional Experience

St. Mary’s Neurology Center
Board Certified Neurologist · Tampa, Florida
Advent Health Tampa
Consultant Neurologist, Vice Chair Neuroscience Dept · Tampa, Florida
Cook County Hospital
Research Experience · Chicago, Illinois

Education & Training

University of Illinois at Chicago
Neurology Residency, Chief Resident (2003-2004) · Chicago, Illinois
Christ Hospital and Medical Center
Internal Medicine · Oak Lawn, Illinois
Medical College Kottayam
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) · Kottayam, Kerala, India

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
Mechanism of thiamin uptake by human jejunal brush-border membrane vesicles
Authors: Reena Kavilaveettil, et al.
AJP Cell Physiology
Evidence for two distinct transporters involved in Chloride absorption in the human colonic apical membrane vesicles
Authors: Reena Kavilaveettil, et al.
Gastroenterology

Certifications / Awards / Recognitions

Top Neurologist Tampa area
Tampa Style Magazine