About Dr. Avinash Kulkarni

• Dr. Avinash Kulkarni is a highly skilled Neurologist with deep expertise in Neuroimmunology, Stroke, Epilepsy, Sleep Disorders, and Movement Disorders.
• His clinical interests span a wide range of neurological conditions, including Multiple Sclerosis and other demyelinating disorders, autoimmune encephalitis, stroke, headache and sleep disorders, epilepsy, neuropathies, dementia, muscle diseases, and Parkinson’s disease.
• His approach emphasizes personalized treatment, integrating advanced diagnostics, electrophysiological studies, and neurorehabilitation.
• Dr. Avinash has trained at some of India’s most prestigious medical institutions and has earned recognition nationally and internationally for his clinical research and academic excellence.
• After completing his MBBS in 2009, Dr. Avinash pursued an MD in General Medicine (2016), where he developed a strong foundation in internal medicine and clinical neurology.
• He went on to complete his DM in Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Thiruvananthapuram, in 2021, one of India’s most esteemed centers for neurosciences.
• Following this, he undertook a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroimmunology at NIMHANS (2024), specializing in autoimmune and demyelinating neurological disorders.
• In addition, Dr. Avinash holds an MRCP (SCE) in Neurology from the UK, a globally recognized credential that reflects his advanced proficiency and adherence to international standards in neurological care.
• Before joining BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, he served as Consultant Neurologist at Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, where he managed diverse neurological cases and led initiatives in stroke management and sleep medicine.
• Dr. Avinash has delivered multiple scientific presentations at national and international conferences and has been recognized for his groundbreaking work on sleep-related problems in stroke survivors.
• His paper on this topic won the Best Paper Award at the Indian National Stroke Conference (INSC) 2023, Chennai, and he received a Travel Grant for Presentation at the World Stroke Congress 2024 in Abu Dhabi.
• Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Avinash is passionate about education and public health advocacy.
• His research work, publications, and teaching engagements reflect his commitment to advancing neurology through innovation and patient-centered care.
• Dr. Avinash has been conferred the International Sleep Disorders Specialist Award (2024) by the World Sleep Society, acknowledging his contributions to the field of sleep medicine.