About Dr. C Udaya Shankar

• Dr. C. Udaya Shankar is a senior and accomplished neurologist with more than 30 years of experience in diagnosing and managing complex neurological conditions.
• His clinical expertise encompasses a wide range of neurological disorders, with a special focus on headache medicine, neuro-ophthalmology, stroke care, dementia, and vertigo management.
• He is highly skilled in performing and interpreting neurophysiological studies such as EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction tests, and routinely administers Botox therapy for chronic headache and movement disorders.
• His special interest also extends to neurorehabilitation and dementia care, where he emphasizes early detection, multidisciplinary management, and quality-of-life improvement for his patients.
• A distinguished alumnus of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, Dr. Shankar completed his DM in Neurology in 2001 after graduating from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 1994.
• Dr. Shankar began his professional journey in academic medicine, serving as faculty at Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, and Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar, where he contributed significantly to training young neurologists and conducting clinical research.
• Over the years, he transitioned into advanced clinical practice, working at some of the most prestigious healthcare institutions in Bangalore, including Fortis Hospital, Narayana Health, Columbia Asia Hospital, and Sakra World Hospital.
• Dr. Shankar is also an accomplished academician and researcher, having published in reputed peer-reviewed journals such as the Annals of the Indian Academy of Neurology and Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery.
• His published work has contributed valuable insights into rare neurological presentations and neurobehavioral phenomena.
• With a reputation built on experience, precision, and empathy, Dr. Shankar continues to be one of Bangalore’s most trusted names in neurology, offering comprehensive care for patients across the full spectrum of neurological disorders.