Ganesh Asaithambi, MD
Vascular Neurologist
My specialties:
- Neurology
- Vascular medicine
Professional interests:
- Acute ischemic stroke
- Intracerebral hemorrhage
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
- Stroke in young adults
- Acute reperfusion therapies
- Health outcomes research
- Education
- Telemedicine
Dr. Asaithambi is a board-certified vascular neurologist who serves as the System Medical Director for the Stroke and Hospital Neurology Programs as part of the Allina Health Neuroscience, Spine, and Pain Institute. His practice includes caring for patients hospitalized with stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders and can offer services in-person or via telemedicine. He is available for office consultations as well.
He is proud to be a part of a multidisciplinary cerebrovascular team at Allina Health where whole person care is made a priority.
2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 Rising Star Top Doc, Minneapolis-St. Paul Magazine
2023 Top Doctor, Minnesota Monthly Magazine
2025 Twin Cities Business Notable Health Care Leaders
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Credentials
- MD
Board-certified specialties
- Neurology
- Vascular medicine
Awards and recognitions
- 2025 Twin Cities Business Notable Health Care Leaders
Educational institutions
- University of Missouri - Kansas City
Memberships
- Alpha Omega Alpha
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
- American Telemedicine Association
Current licenses and certifications
- Board-certified in neurology, vascular neurology and neurocritical care
- Minnesota medical license
- Wisconsin medical license
Internships
- University of Minnesota
Residencies
- University of Minnesota
Fellowships
- University of Florida
Years of experience
- 11
Hospital affiliations
- United Hospital
- St. Francis Regional Medical Center
- River Falls Area Hospital
- Abbott Northwestern Hospital
- Mercy Hospital
- Mercy Hospital – Unity Campus
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)