Dr. M V Padma Srivastava
About the Doctor
Dr. M V Padma Srivastava treats the brain and nerves (neurology). She has more than 30 years of experience. Her work covers stroke, rehabilitation, research and teaching. At Paras Health in Gurugram, India, she is Chairperson – Neurology. She received the Padma Shri in 2016. She is President of AIIMS Deoghar. She used to head the Neurosciences Centre at AIIMS, New Delhi. She is also a board director of the World Stroke Organization.
She started India's first acute stroke clot-busting (thrombolysis) programme in a government hospital. She also wrote India's National Stroke Guidelines. She treats sudden stroke and works to prevent it. She treats multiple sclerosis and similar diseases that damage nerve coverings. She also leads rehabilitation. Other areas include memory problems, vascular dementia, immune diseases of the nerves, and brain emergencies and intensive care. She also set up tele-neurology (care by video) at AIIMS.
Her degrees are MD and DM. She holds the FRCP of the Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh). Two Indian academies have also made her a Fellow. These are the National Academy of Medical Sciences and the Indian National Science Academy. She has published over 512 peer-reviewed papers, with an H-index of 58. She has been a visiting professor in the USA, UK and Canada. Medwell can book a consultation with her for you.
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Areas of Specialisation
- Stroke & Acute Stroke Care
Acute ischaemic stroke management, thrombolysis and stroke prevention. - Multiple Sclerosis
Care for multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating disorders. - Neurorehabilitation
Restorative therapies and comprehensive stroke rehabilitation. - Vascular Dementia & Cognitive Disorders
Assessment and management of memory and thinking problems. - Neuroimmunology
Neurological conditions linked to the immune system. - Neurocritical Care
Management of neurological emergencies.
Qualifications
- MD
- DM
- FRCP (Edin)
Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh - FAMS
- FNASc
- FIAN
- FNA
- FISA
Work Experience
- Chairperson – Neurology
Paras Health, Gurugram - President
AIIMS Deoghar - Chief, Neurosciences Centre
AIIMS, New Delhi - Board of Directors
World Stroke Organization
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Who is Dr. M V Padma Srivastava?
Dr. M V Padma Srivastava is Chairperson of Neurology at Paras Health, Gurugram, India, and a Padma Shri awardee. She is a stroke specialist with more than three decades of experience, former Chief of the Neurosciences Centre at AIIMS, New Delhi, and serves on the Board of Directors of the World Stroke Organization.
Is Dr. M V Padma Srivastava a stroke specialist?
Yes. Dr. M V Padma Srivastava is an internationally recognised stroke specialist. She pioneered India's first public-sector acute stroke thrombolysis programme, authored the National Stroke Guidelines for India, and at Paras Health, Gurugram manages acute stroke, stroke prevention and stroke rehabilitation, along with other cerebrovascular disorders.
Does Dr. M V Padma Srivastava treat multiple sclerosis and dementia?
Yes. Multiple sclerosis and demyelinating disorders, vascular dementia and cognitive disorders are listed among Dr. M V Padma Srivastava's areas of expertise, alongside neuroimmunology and neurorehabilitation. At Paras Health, Gurugram, she reviews MRI scans and clinical history before recommending a treatment and rehabilitation plan.
How can international patients book a consultation with Dr. M V Padma Srivastava?
International patients can book a consultation with Dr. M V Padma Srivastava at Paras Health, Gurugram through Medwell. Send us your latest medical reports and we reply within 24 hours with a free, no-obligation personalised quote. Medwell then books the hospital appointment, helps with the visa invitation letter, and coordinates flights, a hotel near the hospital and airport pickup. Dr. M V Padma Srivastava reviews your reports and confirms whether the proposed treatment is suitable for you.
What languages does Dr. M V Padma Srivastava speak?
Dr. M V Padma Srivastava consults in English and Hindi at Paras Health, Gurugram. Patients who are more comfortable in another language, such as Arabic, French, Russian, Swahili, Bengali or Uzbek, can request an interpreter through Medwell when booking, so that the diagnosis, treatment options and follow-up instructions are clearly understood.