Dr. Atul Prasad
About the Doctor
Dr. Atul Prasad is a neurologist (a doctor for the brain and nerves). He has more than 39 years of experience. At BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in New Delhi, India, he is Chairman & HOD – Neurology. His main areas are movement disorders and stroke. He treats Parkinson's disease and gives botulinum toxin (Botox) injections. He also runs urgent care in a stroke unit.
The hospital lists stroke, dystonia (muscles that tighten on their own) and migraine. Others are trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia (sharp face and throat nerve pain). He also treats multiple sclerosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, phantom limb pain and absence seizures. He works in the hospital's Centre for Neurosciences. It runs epilepsy, Parkinson's and aneurysm programmes.
His degrees are MBBS and DM (Neurology). His senior residency was at Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, and NIMHANS, Bangalore. At IHBAS (Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences), Delhi, he was Associate Professor and Head of Neurology. He also taught medicine at Universiti Sains Malaysia and worked there as a neurologist.
He has been Senior Consultant & Head of Neurology at three Fortis hospitals. These are Fortis Hospital, Noida, Fortis Escorts and Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital. He also consulted at Artemis Health Sciences, Gurgaon. His research, including work from NIMHANS, appears in neurology journals. Medwell can book your visit.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
Including dystonia care. - Botulinum Toxin Injection
Treatment for dystonia and other movement disorders. - Acute Stroke Care
Rapid treatment through an acute stroke unit. - Neuralgia & Nerve Pain
Trigeminal and glossopharyngeal neuralgia, carpal tunnel syndrome. - Epilepsy & Seizures
Including absence seizures.
Qualifications
- MBBS
- DM (Neurology)
- Senior Residency
NIMHANS, Bangalore, and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
Work Experience
- Chairman & HOD – Neurology
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi • Present - Senior Consultant & Head of Neurology
Fortis Escorts and Fortis Flt. Lt. Rajan Dhall Hospital, New Delhi - Consultant
Artemis Health Sciences, Gurgaon - Senior Consultant & Head of Neurology
Fortis Hospital, Noida - Associate Professor of Medicine & Consultant Neurologist
Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia - Associate Professor and Head of Neurology
Institute of Human Behaviour & Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi
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Who is Dr. Atul Prasad?
Dr. Atul Prasad is Chairman & HOD – Neurology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi, India, with more than 39 years of experience. He focuses on Parkinson's disease, movement disorders and acute stroke care, and trained at NIMHANS, Bangalore.
Does Dr. Atul Prasad treat Parkinson's disease?
Yes. Movement disorders, including Parkinson's disease, are a key area of expertise of Dr. Atul Prasad at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital. He also gives botulinum toxin injections for conditions such as dystonia. Treatment is planned after a detailed neurological assessment.
Does Dr. Atul Prasad treat stroke patients?
Yes. Acute stroke care through an acute stroke unit is listed among the areas of expertise of Dr. Atul Prasad. Stroke needs emergency care locally first; international patients can seek his opinion on rehabilitation and prevention through Medwell after they are stable.
What languages does Dr. Atul Prasad speak?
Dr. Atul Prasad consults in English and Hindi. Patients who prefer another language, such as Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so that reports, questions and the treatment plan are clearly understood during the consultation at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr. Atul Prasad?
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