Rakhee Lalla

Rakhee Lalla is an Assistant Professor at the UMass Chan Medical School, affiliated with the Department of Neurology and the Stroke and Vascular Neurology Division. Her academic journey includes a BS in Psychology from Tufts University and a DO degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Dr. Lalla’s research focuses on neurology, with emphasis on critical neurological conditions such as posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, cerebral microbleeds following cardiac arrest, and telestroke inter-hospital transfer outcomes. Her work intersects clinical neurology, critical care medicine, and telemedicine, reflecting her expertise in managing complex neurological cases.

Her recent publications highlight her contributions to understanding rare neurological presentations, including adrenal insufficiency-associated encephalopathy and corpus callosum microbleeds post-cardiac arrest. Collaborations with researchers like Nils Henninger and Brian Silver suggest strong interdisciplinary engagement.