A new Botox and Movement Disorder Clinic has been launched at Narayana Hospital, Barasat, to make advanced neurological treatments more accessible locally for patients residing in Barasat and neighboring districts. Previously, individuals suffering from neurological movement disorders had to travel to Kolkata to receive specialized care. The establishment of this local clinic significantly minimizes travel and waiting times, ensuring patients can receive expert medical attention closer to home.

​The clinic provides comprehensive evaluation and targeted treatment options for a wide spectrum of neurological conditions where Botulinum toxin therapy is clinically indicated. Specific conditions addressed include:

• ​Cervical dystonia
• Hemifacial spasm
• Blepharospasm
• Post-stroke spasticity
• Chronic migraine
• Other complex movement disorders

​Every patient presenting at the clinic undergoes a thorough neurological assessment. Following this evaluation, a personalized treatment plan is formulated according to the specific condition and symptoms of the individual.

​The specialized clinic is led by a team of experienced neurology consultants:

​Dr. Amlan K. Dutta (Consultant Neurologist)

​Dr. Ananya Das (Consultant Neurologist)

​​Medical professionals spearheading the initiative emphasized the critical impact of local access to care:

​Dr. Amlan K. Dutta noted that movement disorders frequently go untreated for years because specialized services are otherwise difficult to access. He emphasized that the clinic delivers comprehensive evaluations and evidence-based treatments under one roof, enabling early intervention to enhance function, ease discomfort, and restore everyday independence.

​Dr. Ananya Das explained that many patients continue to suffer from chronic migraines, persistent muscle spasms, abnormal movements, and post-stroke stiffness despite standard medications. She highlighted that Botulinum toxin therapy can dramatically reduce disability, improve mobility, alleviate pain, and enhance overall quality of life without requiring travel to metropolitan centers.

​Mr. Subhasis Bhattacharya, Facility Director, reaffirmed that the introduction of the Botox Clinic reflects the hospital’s core commitment to extending specialized care closer to regional communities, ultimately benefiting individuals suffering from severe neurological disorders.

The clinic operates on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the hospital.

Priyanka Dutta