Dr. Yamini P. Chennu, MD

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Get to know Neurologist Dr. Yamini P. Chennu, who serves patients in Fort Worth, Texas.

Dr. Chennu is a board-certified neurologist practicing at Tarrant Neurology Consultants in Fort Worth, Texas. It is a world-class neurology practice led by a group of leading physicians with a broad range of specialties and decades of collective experience. They provide only the highest quality medical care to patients from Tarrant county.

Recognized as an expert in her field, the doctor is board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, which is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to promoting high-quality patient care for the public through the initial and continuing certification of psychiatrists and neurologists. 

Embarking on her academic journey, Dr. Chennu earned her medical degree from the Tashkent State Medical Institute in Russia in 1993. Upon graduation, she relocated to Richmond, Virginia to complete an internship at Virginia Commonwealth University. This was followed by a residency in neurology and an extensive fellowship in neurophysiology at the same educational venue in 2000 and 2001, respectively. 

She stayed on at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System as an Assistant Professor until 2003 when she decided to enter private practice. From 2003 through 2008, Dr. Chennu practiced in Richmond before relocating to Fort Worth in September of 2008 to enter private practice.

Neurology is a branch of medicine dealing with disorders of the nervous system. Neurologists are licensed medical specialists who diagnose and treat disorders that affect the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and muscles of patients. They examine a patient’s mental and physical status, conduct medical tests and scans, and evaluate the results to diagnose and treat the patient.

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