Kamalinee Deshpande
Emergency Physician
6001 Lux Lane Rockville Maryland, 20852About
Dr. Kamalinee Deshpande practices Emergency Medicine in Rockville, Maryland. Dr. Deshpande assesses patients who seek immediate medical attention at any time of day or night. Emergency Medicine Physicians are trained to efficiently work with each patient and situation no matter how acute or life-threatening. Dr. Deshpande examines patients, determines means of testing, diagnoses conditions, and decides the best treatment methods.
Education and Training
MD at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
Board Certification
Emergency Medicine .
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Kamalinee Deshpande's Expert Contributions
Can being hit in the head cause a seizure?
Yes, potentially it can, but the patient needs to be seen to ask more questions to determine whether it was a head injury in the true sense. Kamalinee Deshpande, M.D. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Indian medical research Award
- Merit scholarship in undergraduate school.
Professional Society Memberships
- Montgomery County Medical Society
What do you attribute your success to?
Education and hard work.
Hobbies / Sports
- Music, Traveling, Swimming, Public Speaking
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine
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