Best Doctors for Stroke in India

Dr. Santhosh Joseph is a distinguished Neurointerventional Radiologist with over 40 years of profound medical experience. He is highly regarded for his exceptional expertise in diagnosing and performing complex neurovascular interventional procedures, making him a pioneer in his field.

Why Choose Dr. Santhosh Joseph?

• Extensive Neuro-Interventional & Vascular Expertise: With over four decades of experience, Dr. Joseph is a leader in treating a wide array of conditions that require diagnostic angiography (4-Vessel Cerebral Angiogram, Peripheral Angiogram, Spinal Angiogram) and a comprehensive range of neuro-interventional procedures. This includes advanced management of haemorrhagic stroke (aneurysm coiling, flow diverters, AVM embolisation using Onyx, Squid, Menox, and Phil, pressure-cooker techniques, DAVF/CCF treatment, and carotid PTA + stenting).
• Expert Care in Ischemic Stroke Management: He is highly skilled in critical ischemic stroke interventions, including thrombectomy and stent retriever procedures, providing timely and effective treatment for patients with stroke.
• Complex Aortic and Vascular Interventions: His proficiency extends to advanced aortic stent grafting for conditions like AAA, TAA, and aortic dissection, including debranching and stent graft procedures. He also excels in various vascular interventional procedures, including PTS stenting of peripheral arteries, uterine artery embolisation, hepatic artery embolisation, chemoembolisation (TARE/TACE/TJLB), PTBD + stenting, and IVC stenting/filter placement.
• Pioneering Paediatric Neuro Intervention: Dr. Joseph is skilled in paediatric neurointerventions, addressing complex cases such as VOGM and paediatric AVF, providing specialised care for younger patients.

• Dr Sumit Singh is counted among one of the most famed & experienced Neurologist in India.
• With a thriving experience of 19+ years, he has been instrumental in starting the first headache clinic and neuromuscular disorders clinic in north India at AIIMS.
• He has completed his MBBS from the M.L.B.Medical College Jhansi &MD (Medicine) L.L.R.M. Medical College, Meerut. Following which he did his DM (Neurology) from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
• Dr Singh initiated the use of botulinium toxin for the first time in the country, and also extended its usage in trigeminal Neuralgia.
• He is one of the few neurologists in India for Spasticity, Limb dystonia’s, hemi facial spasm, oral dyskinesia’s, spasmodic dysphonia and writer’s cramp. 
• Dr Singh has innovated the plasma exchange protocols for acute neuropathies, Myasthenia crisis, Polymyositis,
• He is the first neurologist in the country to introduce special protocols for Multiple Sclerosis.
• He is an active member of various Neurological Society of India Indian .Academy of Neurology, Delhi Neurological association, International Headache Society, Movement disorders Society
• Dr Singh’s expertize lies  in Headache , Movement disorders Nerve and muscle disorders ,Multiple sclerosis

• Dr. Srikanth Vemula is a renowned Neurologist practicing successfully for more than 20 years.
• He holds extensive experience in the treatment of Spinal Disorders, Migraine treatment, Brain Mapping, Spinal Tap, etc.
• After completing MBBS from AIIMS, New Delhi in 1999, he pursued DM in Neurology from PGIMER, Chandigarh in 2003.
• He is an active member of the Neurological Society of India.
• He was awarded Certificate of Honour for Participation in MS Symposium in 2017.

• Dr. KM Hassan is an eminent Neurologist with experience of more than 29 years.
• Professionally as a member, he is associated with the Neurological Society of India, Indian Academy of Neurology, Indian Stroke Association, Indian Stroke Association, and Association of Physicians of India.
• He has expertise over the treatment of Stroke, Headaches, Epilepsy, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s Disease & Other Movement Disorders, Neuro-muscular Disorders, CNS Infections
• Dr. Hassan is renowned for his citations for the research work and he has more than 50 publications in the peer-reviewed journals
• He was invited as a speaker at Hirayama Disease at the European University of Rome, Italy.
• To become an expert in Neurology he took a few pieces of training such as Deep Brain Stimulation and Botox Therapy from University College London Queen Square Institute of Neurology and European Continuing Medical Training on Deep Brain Stimulation.

• Dr. Kamath has an experience of 15+ years in treating patients with stroke and Demyelinatingn diseases.
• He has clinical interests in Stroke, Demyelinating diseases, Neuroinfections, Neurological Problems and Neuro Infections.
• He completed his MBBS from Mangalore University, Karnataka, India in 1996 and DM Neuro from National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in 2000.

• Dr. Ramesh Patankar is a well-known Neurologist with a career of more than 36+ years in the field.
• He is a member of the Maharastra Medical Council and Medical Council of India (MCI).
• He completed his MBBS from Marathwada University in 1985, MD - General Medicine from Aurangabad University in 1988, and lastly DM - Neurology from Bombay Hospital in 1993.
• His expertise lies in treating Pituitary Diseases, Neurological dysfunction, Neuromuscular Disorders, Dementia Treatment, Epilepsy surgery, etc.
• Dr. Patankar has won several awards for his contribution to the field of neurology and public welfare.
• Along with his practice, he writes articles and books for various publications and participates in conferences on a regular basis.

• Dr. T.K. Banerjee is a Neurologist, based in Kolkata having extensive 28+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in the management of Epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, Dementias, Cerebrovascular diseases, Stroke, Migraine, Headache disorders, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Neuroinfections, Brain tumors, Traumatic disorders of the nervous system due to head trauma, etc.
• Dr. Banerjee is a member of the Neurological Society of India, Indian Medical Association, Indian Academy of Neurologists, etc. 
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Neurological disorders.

• Dr. P R Krishnan is a Neurologist from Bangalore with an experience of 14+ years.
• He has completed his Masters in Neurology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India and was Awarded Diplomate National Board in Neurology and MNAMS also. 
• His clinical interests include Parkinson’s disease, Memory Disorders like Alzheimer’s Disease, Stroke, Dizziness/ Vertigo, Balance Disorders, Neck/ Back Pain, etc.
• He has been awarded with the Award of Merit, Bahrain Neurosciences Association in 2009.

• Dr. Pawan Ojha is a prominent Neurologist with 17+ years of experience in the field.
• He is a professional member of the Indian Academy of Neurology, Neurological Society of India, and Indian Medical Association.
• He is also the founder and director of the Association of Neurological Clinical Research, India, and Treasurer of Maharashtra Association of Neurology.
• Dr. Ojha is the Recipient of the First rank in DM Neurology examination of the University of Mumbai, 2002, and Recipient of JN Tata endowment scholarship for International Scholar, 2010.
• He completed his MBBS from the University of Mumbai in 1993 and went on to do DM from Grant Medical College, the University Of Mumbai in 2002, and lastly DNB (Neurology) from the National Board of Examination.
• He has also received a Fellowship in Stroke Medicine from Calgary Stroke Program, University of Calgary, Canada.
• His specialty lies in giving comprehensive treatment for disorders affecting the brain, spinal cord, nerves, muscle, and pain.

• Dr. Laxmidhar Parhi is a reputed and knowledgeable Neurologist in Bhubaneswar.
• He has an overall experience of 22 years with 19 years of experience in the field of Neurology.
• He did MBBS from the University of Sambalpur, Sambalpur, in 1994, MD in Internal Medicine and DM in Neurology.
• His areas of expertise are the treatment of seizures, neuropathy, head trauma, Alzheimer's disease, migraine, sleep disorders, Parkinson's disease, and Epilepsy.
• He has memberships of the Orissa Council of Medical Registration and the Indian Medical Association.
• He aims to provide the best medical care to each of his patients, and he has an excellent patient record.

• Dr. Rajesh Benny is a Neurologist with 18+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Nerve and Muscle Disorders, Neurological Problems, Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurological dysfunction, Stroke Treatment, Headache Management, Spinal Disorders, Vascular Brain Diseases, Vertigo Treatment, Epilepsy Treatment, Skull Base Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, Lumbar Puncture, and Canalith Repositioning (CR).
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about neuromuscular disorders.
• Dr. Benny completed his MBBS from the reputed Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai followed by DNB in Neurology from the well known Sir JJ Hospital, Mumbai. Later, he did DNB in General Medicine from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi.

• Dr. Sachin Vaidya is a Neurologist with an extensive 23+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Deep Brain Stimulation, Brain and Spinal surgeries, Movement Disorders, Parkinson’s Disease, Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA), Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt, Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt, Cranial Cyber-Knife Radiosurgery and Laminectomy, etc.
• Dr. Vaidya did his graduation and post-graduation from the reputed University of Mumbai, Mumbai followed by DNB in General Medicine from the National Board of examinations, New Delhi. He is a member of the Maharastra Medical Council of India.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME', worldwide conferences to talk about neurological disorders. He received the reputed R.S Poredi Gold Medal for Highest marks in Medicine during his MBBS.