Prerna Malla, MBBS MD| Epilepsy, Neurology | MedStar Health
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Prerna Malla

Prerna Malla, MBBS MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.7 out of 5 (542 reviews)

Specialties: Epilepsy, Neurology

Languages: English, Hindi

About me

Prerna Malla, MD is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist. She sees patients in the Department of Neurology at MedStar Washington Hospital Center and MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Malla specializes in general neurology and epilepsy. She is board certified in Neurology, Electromyography and Epilepsy.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Chronic Headache Treatment
  • Eeg Monitoring
  • Electroencephalogram
  • Electroencephalogram Review
  • Epilepsy
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring
  • Migraine
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abnormal Movements
  • Acute Disseminated Demyelination
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
  • Aphagia And Dysphagia
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Brain And Central Nervous System
  • Binocular Movement Disorders
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Disorders
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cerebrovascular Diseases
  • Cognitive Function Disorders
  • Convulsions
  • Cranial Nerve Injury
  • Degenerative Diseases Of Basal Ganglia
  • Degenerative Diseases Of Nervous System
  • Dementia
  • Demyelinating Diseases Of Central Nervous System
  • Dystonia
  • Epilepsy
  • Epilepsy And Seizures
  • Episcleritis
  • Extrapyramidal And Movement Disorders
  • Facial Nerve Disorder
  • Gait And Balance Problems
  • General Sensations And Perceptions
  • Head Injury
  • Headache
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Idiopathic Neuropathy
  • Lack Of Coordination
  • Migraine
  • Mononeuropathies
  • Mononeuropathy Of Lower Limb
  • Myoneural Disorders
  • Myopathies
  • Neck Nerve And Spinal Cord Injury
  • Nervous And Musculoskeletal Symptoms
  • Nervous System Disorders
  • Paralytic Syndrome
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Secondary Parkinsonism
  • Spinal Muscular Atrophy And Related Syndromes
  • Transient Cerebral Ischemic Attacks
  • Vestibular Disorders
  • Vestibular Neuritis
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Procedures I perform

  • Acute Stroke Care
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Care
  • Atonic Epilepsy Treatment
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Treatment
  • Central Nervous Electrical Activity Monitoring
  • Cervicogenic Dizziness Treatment
  • Chronic Headache Treatment
  • Dementia Treatment
  • Demyelinating Optic Neuropathy Treatment
  • Eeg Monitoring
  • Electroencephalogram
  • Electroencephalogram Review
  • Electroencephalogram Setup And Takedown
  • Electromyography
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Inpatient Epilepsy Monitoring
  • Median Nerve Conduction Studies
  • Myasthenia Gravis Treatment
  • Nerve Block
  • Nerve Stimulation
  • Neuromuscular Testing
  • Numbness Treatment
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Seizure Treatment
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Practice locations

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3800 Reservoir Rd NW
Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 7th Fl
Washington, DC, 20007

202-295-0540
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miles away

Fax 877-245-1499

110 Irving St NW
G019
Washington, DC, 20010

202-877-5026
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miles away

Fax 202-877-5551

Insurance

This list represents the major payors accepted by MedStar Health.

NOTE: Payor contracts change and not all plans associated with a payor may be covered. Payors may offer multiple plans. If you have a question related to your insurance, please contact your insurance plan directly. Contact information is located on your health insurance ID card.

*Denotes limited participation. Specific providers and practices may NOT be participating. Please contact your insurance plan directly.

  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Epilepsy

Board Certification: American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology

Fellowship: University Hospitals Case Medical Center-Cleveland (2016)

Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital (2015)

Residency: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (2014)

Residency: Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (2009)

Medical School: Kasturba Medical College Manipal (2008)

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.7
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.7
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Jun 25, 2026

    Great

  • Jun 24, 2026

    Very pleasant

  • May 21, 2026

    Very satisfied with my doctor's professional services