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Dr. Bapuji N. Sawant

Neurologist

Dr. Bapuji N. Sawant

Consultant

44+ years of experience

DM, MBBS, MD
Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Bapuji N. Sawant

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Epilepsy (all types, including drug-resistant)
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for Epilepsy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy & Nerve Disorders
    • Neuromuscular Disorders (Myasthenia Gravis, Motor Neurone Disease)
    • Stroke (Acute & Chronic)
    • Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
    • Headache & Migraine
    • Dementia & Memory Disorders
    • Encephalopathy
    • Neurological Dysfunction (General)

    Sub-specialties

    • Epilepsy (Including Vagus Nerve Stimulation — VNS): 53+ years of epilepsy management — one of the most experienced epileptologists in Mumbai. Specialises in Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for drug-resistant epilepsy — a neuromodulation technique that offers hope for patients whose seizures do not respond to medications. Expert in EEG interpretation and prolonged epilepsy monitoring developed over decades of neurophysiology practice.
    • Nerve and Muscle Disorders (Neurophysiology): Specialist in peripheral neuropathy, neuromuscular disorders (Myasthenia Gravis, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Motor Neurone Disease), and demyelinating disorders — with 53 years of neurophysiology expertise including Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), EMG, and clinical neuromuscular assessment. This breadth of experience places Dr. Sawant among the senior neurology figures in Mumbai.
    • Vascular Neurology (Stroke): Expert in the management of stroke — both acute ischaemic and haemorrhagic — and chronic neurological sequelae. 53 years of stroke clinical experience at Nair Hospital and Nanavati Max Hospital, both major Mumbai centres for emergency neurological care.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • EEG (Electroencephalography) Interpretation
    • NCS / EMG (Nerve Conduction Studies / Electromyography)
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) — Drug-Resistant Epilepsy
    • Epilepsy Management (AED Optimisation)
    • Spinal Tap (Lumbar Puncture & CSF Analysis)
    • Neuromuscular Disorder Assessment & Management
    • Botulinum Toxin Therapy (Spasticity, Dystonia)
    • Stroke Management (Acute + Rehabilitation)
    • Parkinson's Disease Medical Management
    • Insomnia Treatment

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1972–1973
    • MD — General Medicine — Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1976
    • DM — Neurology — Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, University of Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1981

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Extensive clinical neurology training at BYL Nair Hospital (Mumbai's historic government neurology centre)
    • Advanced training in Neurophysiology (EEG, NCS, EMG)
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for drug-resistant Epilepsy

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Maharashtra Medical Council Registration (dedicated lifetime member)
    • Life Honorary Member — Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital (recognised for long-standing contribution)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliations

    • Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West, Mumbai — Senior Consultant, Neurology, Present
    • Guru Nanak Hospital, Bandra East, Mumbai — Senior Consultant, Neurology, Present
    • Leela Neel Clinic, Vile Parle East, Mumbai — Private Practice Clinic, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Topiwala National Medical College and BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai — Neurology Training & Clinical Practice (1972–1981, MBBS/MD/DM period)
    • S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant Neurologist (past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • 53+ years of contribution to clinical neurology practice in Mumbai
    • Life Honorary Member — Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital (honorary recognition of long-standing contribution)

    Key Achievements

    • 53+ years of neurology and general medicine practice — one of the most senior neurologists in Mumbai
    • MBBS (1973), MD General Medicine (1976), DM Neurology (1981) — Topiwala National Medical College & BYL Nair Hospital
    • Senior Consultant — Nanavati Max Hospital + Guru Nanak Hospital, Mumbai
    • Specialist in Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for drug-resistant epilepsy
    • Life Honorary Member — Nanavati Super Speciality Hospital

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