Sudesh Kumar Prabhakar
Director
Neurology
Fortis
India
Biography
Dr Sudesh Prabhakar retired from Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh on 30th April, 2014, after a distinguished service of 42 years. He was Head of the Department of Neurology for 23 years. He has been instrumental in developing the teaching programme in the specialty of Neurology in India. He is interested in patient care as well as research. He has extensive experience in the management of strokes, headache, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease and Dementia. His field of research includes Stem cell treatment in MND, Treatment of Dementia, and diagnosis of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Designation: Director Department/Specialty: Neurology Languages spoken: Hindi, Punjabi, English Total Years’ of Experience: 45 Previous experience: Medical Education, Certifications and fellowships/Research Papers: MD Medicine, DM Neurology Professional Memberships: Indian Academy of Neurology, Neurological Society of India, Indian Epilepsy Association, International Stroke Association, Indian Medical Association. Clinical Interests/ Specialised Treatments /Area of Expertise: Epilepsy, Headache, Stroke, Parkinsonism Dementia including MND. Awards & Honors: Visiting Professor to Universities in Germany and Slovenia.
Research Interest
Epilepsy, Headache, Stroke, Parkinsonism
