Best Neuro doctor in Bangalore

Dr. Amit Kulkarni is a Senior Consultant & Lead – Neurology & Stroke at Sakra, recognized as the Best Neuro Doctor in Bangalore.

Dr. Amit Kulkarni is a highly accomplished neurologist with an extensive educational background. He completed his MBBS from KIMS, Hubli, followed by an MD in General Medicine from M S Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore. Driven by his passion for neurology, he pursued DM in Neurology from the prestigious G B Pant Hospital in New Delhi.

Dr. Amit further honed his skills by completing a Clinical Fellowship in Stroke and Neurosonology at the National University Hospital in Singapore. He also obtained a Comprehensive Certification in Neurosonology from the American Society of Neuroimaging, USA, demonstrating his commitment to staying at the forefront of his field.

Dr. Amit is a national proctor for transcranial Doppler- a cutting-edge technology which deals with real-time assessment of blood flow in the arteries of the brain. He has tremendous expertise in managing the whole spectrum of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases. He is currently the Hon, Secretary of Bangalore Stroke Support Group. He is the Founder Trustee of the Karnataka Stroke Foundation. He is a founding member and EC Member of the Society of Neurosonology, India. He has been recently elected to the National Executive Committee of the Indian Stroke Association. Dr. Amit brings a wealth of experience to Sakra and apart from his passion for Neurology & Stroke, he is a regular runner and a marathoner.

Dr. Amit Kulkarni treats a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke (both ischemic and hemorrhagic), transient ischemic attacks (TIA), and various cerebrovascular diseases. He also manages epilepsy and seizure disorders, headache and migraine, neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders, peripheral neuropathy, movement disorders, brain and spinal cord injuries, and neuroinfections.

Dr. Amit Kulkarni offers advanced treatments and procedures such as acute stroke management, including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy. He utilizes Transcranial Doppler (TCD) ultrasound for real-time assessment of cerebral blood flow and performs comprehensive neurosonology studies, including carotid and intracranial Doppler. Also, Dr. Kulkarni provides thorough stroke rehabilitation and secondary prevention strategies, EEG and video EEG monitoring for seizure evaluation, and neurocritical care for acute neurological emergencies. His expertise also extends to botulinum toxin therapy for movement disorders and spasticity, as well as specialized headache and migraine management programs.