🧑‍⚕️ Dr. Atul Prasad – Overview

Dr. Atul Prasad is a highly respected neurologist with over 39 years of clinical experience. He currently serves as the Vice-Chairman and Head of Neurology at BLK Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. Known for his patient-first approach, Dr. Prasad has played a significant role in advancing neurology services across India and Southeast Asia.

🧠 Specialization & Expertise

• Movement Disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and dystonias

• Comprehensive Stroke Management, especially acute stroke intervention

• Epilepsy Treatment, including pharmacological and interventional care

• Aneurysm and Neurovascular Disorders, with expertise in endovascular techniques

• Interventional Neurology, including use of botulinum toxin and neurostimulation

🎓 Academic Qualifications

• MBBS

• DM in Neurology (Doctorate in Medicine – Neurology)
  Dr. Prasad completed his neurology training from reputed institutions in India and has held academic positions both nationally and internationally.

👨‍⚕️ Professional Experience

• Current Role: Vice-Chairman & Head of Neurology at BLK Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi

• Former Roles:

  • Head of Neurology at Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, New Delhi

  • Senior Consultant at Fortis Hospital, Noida

  • Consultant Neurologist at Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon

  • Faculty and Consultant Neurologist at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

  • Associate Professor and Head, Department of Neurology at IHBAS, Delhi

  • Neurology training and residency at NIMHANS, Bengaluru and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi

📚 Academic Contributions

• Authored over 35 scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals

• Contributed to more than 15 book chapters in neurology and neurosciences

• Frequently invited as a speaker and chairperson at national and international neurology conferences

• Guided postgraduate theses and served as an examiner for DM neurology candidates

🤝 Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)

• Neurological Society of India

• Indian Epilepsy Association

• Malaysian Society of Neurosciences

• Member of various neurology research and academic boards

🏆 Areas of Clinical Interest

• Parkinson’s Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

• Acute and Chronic Stroke Care

• Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation

• Neurocritical Care

• Advanced management of cerebral aneurysms and vascular malformations