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Mehla, Sandhya, MD

Gender

Female

Language

English, Hindi

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Specialties
Accepting New Patients
  • Headache Medicine
Not Currently Accepting New Patients
  • Neurology
  • Vascular Neurology
Areas of Expertise
Botox, Chronic Migraines, Cluster Headaches, Hemicrania Continua, Migraine Headaches, Nerve Blocks, Neurosciences, Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome, Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attacks/ TIA

Hospitals and Organizations

  • Backus Hospital
  • Integrated Care Partners
  • Hartford HealthCare Medical Group
  • Hartford Hospital

Education

Medical School
M.P. Shah Medical College - India

Internship
SUNY - Buffalo

Residency
SUNY - Buffalo ‐ Neurology

Fellowship
Hartford HealthCare ‐ Headache & Facial Pain
University of Massachusetts ‐ Vascular Neurology

Reviews

Verified Patient Reviews

4 out of 5 stars

They have a conversation with you. Every single provider Ivehad in the years I've been coming here, has been very very good. This particular visit I had such a bad headache I could hardly open my eyes. Hertreatmentwas rapid, humanely delivered and instructional the resident (I think) with her When the nerve blocks kicked in(fast) it was such a relief it started to cry. She dr Luther arm right around me and was do kind to me. I really appreciated it.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. M was great. He spent a long time with me going over the history of a 20-year problem, and did so with lots of patience and compassion. I left feeling hopeful for the first time in a long time.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mehla has always been attentive and thoughtful. I highly recommend her.

5 out of 5 stars

I felt incredibly listened to and feel like she really cares about finding the right solution.

5 out of 5 stars

It's nice to have a consistent provider and at this appointment, she gave me the choice of options for treatment

5 out of 5 stars

100% would recommend and am thankful that Dr. Mehla was recommended to me.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mehla is one of the finest professionals I have met in 77years on the planet. Kind, caring and truly interested in my health.

5 out of 5 stars

I've recommended a few of my patients based on my experiences with Dr. Mehla

5 out of 5 stars

Great team. Examined me very thoroughly.

5 out of 5 stars

Doctor was thorough and professional

5 out of 5 stars

The Dr listened to me and my appointment wasn't completed until I had no further questions. WOW! Unheard of today!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Mehla was recommended to me by a number of patients at the clinic where I work. As well as a physical therapist who specifically treats, migraines, and other forms of headache. My impression of her is that they were right!

5 out of 5 stars

I love Dr Mehla she is kind and empathetic

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mehla remains the only provider that I have that is taking my mental health seriously. She encourages me to take care of myself and will give me a push when I need it.

5 out of 5 stars

Love Dr. Mehla, she is amazing, very outstanding and listens well. Has been wonderful at helping me feel a lot better.

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mehla is exceptional- kind, knowledgeable - true professional!

Other Reviews from Around the Web

5 out of 5 stars

Dr Mehla is always friendly. She is very knowledgeable and really listens to her patients.

5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful. Staff and Dr Mehla took the time to listen and work through a plan to go forward!

5 out of 5 stars

Dr. Mehla has helped me out the past few years of tremendously. She truly cares about her patience and puts her heart into her work.

5 out of 5 stars

Exceptionally positive experience! I look forward to returning in follow up. A+++++++++++. Professional, courteous, confident, informative..

Bio

Dr. Mehla is a Neurologist with subspecialty training in Vascular Neurology, Headache Medicine and Facial Pain. She works at the Hartford HealthCare Headache Center at our Norwich location.

Dr. Mehla was born and brought up in India where she completed her medical school before moving to the United States. After working in stroke research for one year, Dr. Mehla completed her adult neurology residency training at the State University of New York in Buffalo, NY where she also served as a Chief Resident. She then completed Vascular Neurology/Stroke Fellowship training at the University of Massachusetts in Worcester, MA. After her stroke training, Dr. Mehla completed one year of Headache and Facial Pain Fellowship at our own Hartford HealthCare Headache Center and then joined our team. She also works at Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT and has board certifications in General Neurology, Vascular Neurology and Headache Medicine.

Dr. Mehla is highly passionate of both headache medicine and stroke. She participates in the advocacy programs for headache and attended Headache on the Hill in 2020 to advocate for people with headache. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society and American Heart Associate/American Stroke Association. A focused practitioner, Dr. Mehla is eager at medical research having won two research presentation awards during her residency training. She also received the “Edward Fogan Award,” presented to the resident who exemplifies the highest standards in neurology practice. During her headache fellowship, Dr. Mehla received the “Frontiers in Headache Research Award” from the American Headache Society amongst other honors during her medical stint. Dr. Mehla is an ardent academician as well, undertaking regular lectures about Headache and Neurology. She also serves as an Assistant Professor, Neurology at the University of Connecticut.

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Insurance

Aetna, Anthem, Cigna Healthcare, Colonial Cooperative Care, Community Health Network of Connecticut, Inc., Connecticare, First Health Group Corp., Health New England, Multiplan, Northeast Health Direct, Oxford Health Plans, United Healthcare, BCBS Medicare, Connecticare Commercial, Connecticare Medicare, Corvel, Coventry, Essence Healthcare, Evercare, Focus, Health Connecticut, Health Direct, Healthy Connecticut, Prime Health Services, Private Health Care Systems, Inc., Senior Whole Health, WellCare of Connecticut, Inc., One Health Plan/ Great-West Healthcare, CarePartners of Connecticut

This information is subject to change at any time. Please check with your insurance provider before scheduling your appointment or receiving services to confirm they are a participating member of the Hartford HealthCare network.

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