With the launch of its cutting-edge comprehensive neuro team, Manipal Hospitals ushered in a new era of advanced and integrated neurological care. In order to provide smooth, multidisciplinary treatment for a broad range of brain, spine, and nerve disorders, this historic initiative combines the expertise of neurologists, neurosurgeons, neurointerventionalists, neuroradiologists, and neurorehabilitation specialists. The program is intended to provide top-notch, research-supported care for both adults and children, further solidifying Manipal Hospitals‘ standing as a leading location for neurological excellence. It places a strong emphasis on timely intervention, clinical excellence, and holistic healing.

The announcement was made at Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, and was graced by Dr. Jayanta Roy, Director & Advisor, Regional Head (East) – Neurology, Dr. Amlan Mandal, Consultant – Adult & Paediatric Neurology, Manipal Hospital – EM Bypass, Dr. Nikhil Prasun Singh, HOD – Neurology, Manipal Hospital – Broadway, Dr. Dipendra Kumar Pradhan, Senior Consultant – Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospital – Mukundapur, Dr. Rajan Kumar, Consultant – Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospital – Mukundapur, Dr. Biswajit Paul, Consultant Interventional Neurologist, Manipal Hospital – Dhakuria, Dr. Nirmalya Ray, Consultant – Neuro Interventional Radiologist, Manipal Hospital – EM Bypass, Dr. Ansu Sen, Senior Consultant – Neurology, Manipal Hospital – Salt Lake, Dr. Ananya Sengupta, Consultant Neurologist, Manipal Hospital – Mukundapur, Dr. Avik Mukherjee, Consultant Neurologist, Manipal Hospital – Mukundapur, Dr. Subhadeep Banerjee, Consultant Neurologist, Manipal Hospital – Mukundapur, and Dr. Sampurna Chowdhury, Associate Consultant Neurologist, Manipal Hospital – Mukundapur.

Renowned experts from other specialties who graced the event were Dr. Indranil Ghosh, Consultant – Neuroanaesthesiology, Neurointensive Care, Pain and Palliative Care Specialist, Manipal Hospital – Mukundapur, Dr. Saumen Meur, HOD & Senior Consultant – Paediatrics, Manipal Hospital – Mukundapur, and Dr. Shugota Chakrabarti, Regional Head – Medical Services, Manipal Hospitals – East.

Additionally, Manipal Hospitals has partnered with Asha Niketan, an NGO dedicated to helping children on the autism spectrum, further solidifying its commitment to inclusive healthcare. The hospital has offered free neuro consultations to kids in the NGO’s care as part of this altruistic endeavor, which embodies Manipal’s mission to provide all kids with access to high-quality healthcare.

The Acute Stroke Management Program, which is based on globally accepted Stroke Code protocols, is at the core of Manipal Hospitals’ cutting-edge neuro initiative. Because of the program’s speed and accuracy, it can quickly assess patients, perform neuroimaging right away, and administer treatments like thrombolysis or clot retrieval in the crucial “golden hour”. The difference between a full recovery and permanent disability is frequently determined by this window of opportunity for early intervention.

The extensive Neuro Trauma Management program, which offers emergency care to patients with brain injuries brought on by falls, car crashes, or blunt trauma, supports this. The unit is prepared to provide quick, frequently life-saving interventions that can significantly improve results thanks to its highly skilled trauma team and cutting-edge surgical infrastructure.

Manipal Hospitals has also set up a special Paediatric Neurology and Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in recognition of the fact that children require specialized care. For ailments like epilepsy, cerebral palsy, developmental delays, and congenital neurological disorders, this unit provides specialized care. With pediatric neurologists and critical care specialists on staff, it guarantees that young patients receive compassionate, expert-led care in a setting that is safe, responsive, and catered to their needs.

The hospital opened an Urgent Neurology Clinic, which is open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM, to fill a critical gap in routine neuro care. The purpose of this walk-in service is to provide prompt consultations for early neurological warning signs, including symptoms that, if identified early, can stop serious neurological events, such as lightheadedness, excruciating headaches, blurred vision, or limb weakness.

The Stroke Risk Assessment and Prevention Clinic is one of the initiative’s most innovative additions. This clinic uses lifestyle assessments, family history analysis, and genetic profiling to identify people at risk before symptoms manifest. Patients receive personalized diet, exercise, and stress management plans based on this evaluation. This clinic seeks to move the emphasis from reactive treatment to proactive prevention in a nation where the number of stroke cases among young adults is alarmingly on the rise. This will preserve not only health but also long-term emotional and financial stability for families.

Manipal Hospitals Mukundapur is solidifying its standing as a regional hub for neuroscience excellence with the introduction of this extensive neuro program. The hospital remains dedicated to making sure that every second matters in the field of brain and spine health by combining medical knowledge, state-of-the-art technology, research-led practice, and a heart for the community.

Priyanka Dutta