Dr. Amit Vatkar

National & International Awards

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Professional Memberships

• Neurological Society of India (NSI)
• Indian Epilepsy Society
• Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Published Papers (Selected)

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Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Stroke outcomes and thrombolysis efficacy in Indian patient populations
• Drug-resistant epilepsy evaluation and surgical candidacy

A patient presenting with acute ischaemic stroke within the thrombolysis window was administered IV tPA under Dr. Vatkar's management, achieving near-complete neurological recovery (NIHSS improvement of 8 points) within 24 hours.

A patient with drug-resistant focal epilepsy underwent comprehensive video-EEG monitoring and pre-surgical evaluation under Dr. Vatkar, identifying a resectable focus and enabling referral for successful epilepsy surgery with seizure freedom at one year.

• Expert Stroke Management: Patients and families praise Dr. Vatkar's rapid response and decisive treatment during acute neurological emergencies.
• Clear Explanation of Complex Conditions: Reviewers highlight his skill in explaining neurological diagnoses like epilepsy, MS, and Parkinson's in accessible, jargon-free language.
• Long-term Disease Management: Patients note his structured, consistent approach to chronic neurological conditions with regular monitoring and medication adjustment.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Amit Vatkar adopts a structured, protocol-driven approach to neurological care, combining rigorous clinical examination with advanced diagnostic workup before formulating a treatment plan. For chronic conditions like epilepsy, Parkinson's, and MS, he emphasises long-term disease monitoring and proactive medication optimisation. He ensures that families of patients — particularly those with cognitive or communication impairments — are fully involved in care decisions and follow-up planning.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Vatkar uses digital EEG and video-EEG telemetry for epilepsy evaluation, nerve conduction studies (NCS) and electromyography (EMG) for neuromuscular diagnostics, and MRI brain/spine with advanced sequences (DWI, FLAIR, SWI) for stroke and demyelinating disease workup. He administers IV thrombolysis for acute stroke as part of a structured stroke pathway and uses botulinum toxin injections for spasticity and movement disorder management.

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Language Support

English, Hindi, and Marathi are spoken; Cancer Rounds provides certified interpreters for all major international languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Amit Vatkar.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing patients to share MRI reports, EEG findings, and neurological history with Dr. Amit Vatkar before travelling to India.