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Siddharth Kharkar

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar

Neurologist22 Years Exp.
MBBS, MHS, MD - Neurology (USA), Fellowship In Epilepsy, Clinical Attachment In Movement Disorders
Mumbai
₹ 1,000 at clinic

Dr Balabhai Nanavati hospital (on call)

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Swami Vivekananda Rd, near LIC, LIC Colony, Vile Parle
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Personal Statement

One of the best Neurologists in Mumbai. Named as one of the - TOP NEUROLOGISTS IN MUMBAI - by India Today Magazine 2 years in a row (2020, 2021). Named as one of the - BEST NEUROLOGISTS IN MUMBAI - by Outlook India Magazine (2020). To be the Best Epilepsy specialist in Mumbai for Patients, and the best Parkinson's specialist in Mumbai...read more

Doctor Information

Speciality

  • Neurologist

Other treatment areas

  • Neuro Therapy
  • Neurointensive Care
  • Epilepsy Surgeon
  • Movement Disorder Specialist

Education

  • MBBS , Seth G.S. Medical College & KEM Hospital , 2002
  • MHS , Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health -Baltimore, Maryland - US , 2005
  • MD - Neurology (USA) , Drexel College of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA , 2011
  • Fellowship In Epilepsy , UCSF, USA (University of California At San Francisco) , 2013
  • Clinical Attachment In Movement Disorders , Kings College, London , 2015

Past Experience

  • Division of Epilepsy Department of Neurology, ????University of Alabama at Birmingham Birmingham Alabama USA Number of Unique Resective Epilepsy Surgeries Per Year: 40-60 at 2014 - 2015 Assistant Professor
  • University of California at San Francisco San Francisco California USA Mentor (s): Dr. Daniel Lowenstein Dr. Paul Garcia Number of Unique Resective Epilepsy Surgeries Per Year: 50-60 at 2011 - 2013 Epilepsy Fellow / Instructor
  • Neurology Resident at 2008 - 2011 Drexel University Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA
  • Post Graduate Student at 2007 - 2008 Washington Hospital Center / Georgetown University Washington District of Columbia USA
  • 2006 - 2007 Research Coordinator at Department of Neurosurgery Johns & Hopkins Hospital Mentor: Dr. Daniele Rigamonti - Vice - Chairman Department of Neurosurgery
  • Research Assistant at Department of Neurology & Kennedy Krieger Institute for Children Mentor: Dr. Hugo Moser Professor & Ex-President Kennedy Krieger Institute
  • 2008 - Present at Ongoing Research Activity As Listed in The Publications Section

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Hindi

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy Of Neurology
  • American Epilepsy Society
  • Indian Association of Neurology
  • Maharastra Association of Neurology

Clinic Location

Swami Vivekananda Rd, near LIC, LIC Colony, Vile Parle

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Dr Balabhai Nanavati hospital (on call)

Dr Balabhai Nanavati hospital (on call)

Swami Vivekananda Rd, near LIC, LIC Colony, Vile Parle
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NeuroPlus Epilepsy & Parkinson's Clinic

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NeuroPlus Epilepsy & Parkinson's Clinic

NeuroPlus Epilepsy & Parkinson's Clinic

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NeuroPlus Epilepsy & Parkinson's Clinic

NeuroPlus Epilepsy & Parkinson's Clinic

Thakur Arcade, Dosti Imperia, Ghodbunder Road. Manpada, Landmark: Opposite R Mall
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Question and Answers

J

Jai Narayan Jaiswal

male • 66 Year Old • Jul 06, 2018 • Bangalore

I had a paralysis attack on right side on 27th June. With immediate medication, I am OK now. Should I see neurosurgeon or neurologist?

Siddharth Kharkar

6 years ago

Neurologist without doubt. You need a basic panel of tests: 2d echo Mra of head and neck Fasting lipid panel, Hb A1c, b12, Homocysteine Other tests which may be consider ...read full answer

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Mohammad

male • 27 Year Old • Jul 15, 2017 • Bangalore

Male 26, Unmarried. Weight 50 kg. Height 164 cms. No Alcohol/smoking. I'm a Epilepsy patient before when I had the 1st seizure on feb 2010. After that I had almost 30 se ...read more

Siddharth Kharkar

7 years ago

Take your medications regularly. If you are getting auras or small seizures, these need to be controlled as well. You may need a change in medications or slightly higher ...read full answer

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Sudha

female • 32 Year Old • Jun 12, 2017 • Chennai

I have migration problems. Heavy headache. Am working any time see in systems. How can handle this problem, I have tonsil operate in 6 th std.

Siddharth Kharkar

7 years ago

See a good neurologist. There are many treatments for migraine and not all of them involve medications. Prevention is the best cure.

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