Kolkata, 12th June 2025: Manipal Hospitals, a leading multispecialty healthcare institution in Eastern India, has unveiled its state-of-the-art comprehensive neuro team ushering in a new era of integrated and advanced neurological care. This landmark initiative brings together the combined expertise of neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuro interventionalists, neuro radiologists and neuro rehabilitation specialists to deliver seamless, multidisciplinary treatment for a wide spectrum of brain, spine, and nerve disorders.
With a strong emphasis on timely intervention, clinical excellence and holistic healing, the programme is designed to offer world-class, research-backed care for both adults and children, further strengthening Manipal Hospitals’ position as a premier destination for neurological excellence.
The announcement was made at a press conference held at Manipal Hospital Mukundapur, spearheaded by Dr. Jayanta Roy, Director & Advisor, Regional Head (East) – Neurology. The event was attended by some of the region’s most esteemed neuro specialists, including 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.
Adding to the multidisciplinary strength of the gathering were renowned experts from other specialties, including 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, who also graced the occasion with their presence.
Reinforcing its commitment to inclusive healthcare, Manipal Hospitals has also partnered with Asha Niketan, an NGO devoted to supporting children on the autism spectrum. As part of this compassionate initiative, the hospital has extended free neuro consultations to children under the NGO’s care, an effort that reflects Manipal’s vision of empowering every child with access to quality medical support.
At the heart of Manipal Hospitals’ advanced neuro initiative is the Acute Stroke Management Programme, built on internationally recognized Stroke Code protocols. The programme is designed for speed and precision, enabling rapid patient assessment, immediate neuroimaging, and timely treatments like thrombolysis or clot retrieval, all within the critical “golden hour.” This early intervention window often determines the difference between full recovery and lifelong disability.
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