Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai – India
About Dr. Arun B. Shah
Dr. Arun B. Shah is the Director of the Department of Neurosciences at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai, with 53+ years of experience, the first neurologist in Mumbai to use Reperfusion Therapy for acute stroke (2002), and Emeritus Professor at Topiwala National Medical College & Nair Hospital, Mumbai, specialising in stroke, dementia, neurocritical care, and multiple sclerosis.
- 53+ years of specialised clinical experience in Neurology
- MBBS — Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai (1972, First Rank, multiple Gold Medals from University of Bombay); MD Internal Medicine & DM Neurology — Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai; Fellowship Cerebrovascular Disease & Stroke — Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, USA (also served as Instructor in Neurology)
- First neurologist in Mumbai to use Reperfusion Therapy for acute stroke (2002)
- Director — Department of Neurosciences, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital + Breach Candy Hospital + Saifee Hospital, Mumbai
- Member — AAN, World Stroke Organization, World Federation of Neurology, Neurocritical Care Society, IAN, NSI, Indian Epilepsy Society; 98% patient recommendation rate
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (University of Bombay), 1972 — First Rank, multiple Gold Medals
- MD (Internal Medicine) — Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- DM (Neurology) — Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
Fellowships & Special Training
- Fellowship in Cerebrovascular Disease and Stroke — Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU), Portland, Oregon, USA (also served as Instructor in Neurology during fellowship)
Certifications & Accreditations
- American Academy of Neurology (AAN) — Member
- World Stroke Organization (WSO) — Member
- World Federation of Neurology — Member
- Neurocritical Care Society — Member
- Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN) — Member
- Neurological Society of India (NSI) — Member
- Indian Epilepsy Society — Member
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Acute Stroke (Ischaemic & Haemorrhagic)
- Dementia & Memory Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
- Neurocritical Care
- Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
- Headache & Migraine
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Cerebrovascular Diseases
Sub-specialties
- Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease: Pioneered Reperfusion Therapy for acute stroke in Mumbai (2002) — a leading Neurologist in Mumbai for best stroke neurology in India; trained at Oregon Health Sciences University, USA.
- Dementia & Memory Disorders: Leads Comprehensive Stroke, Memory, and Multiple Sclerosis Clinics at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital.
- Neurocritical Care: Expert in neurological ICU management of complex stroke, encephalitis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- IV Thrombolysis (tPA) for Acute Ischaemic Stroke
- Stroke Unit Management & Secondary Prevention
- EEG Interpretation
- Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) & Electromyography (EMG)
- Lumbar Puncture & CSF Analysis
- Cognitive Testing & Dementia Evaluation
- Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapy (DMT) Management
Professional Experience
Current Affiliations
- Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Girgaon, Mumbai — Director, Department of Neurosciences (Present)
- Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai — Neurologist (Present)
- Saifee Hospital, Mumbai — Neurologist (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Topiwala National Medical College & Nair Hospital, Mumbai — Professor and Head, Department of Neurology (Past; currently Emeritus Professor)
- Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland, Oregon, USA — Instructor in Neurology (during fellowship)
Academic & Research Roles
- Emeritus Professor — Department of Neurology, Topiwala National Medical College & Nair Hospital, Mumbai
- Principal Investigator — Multiple clinical research projects on acute stroke therapy and platelet activation in ischaemic stroke subtypes
- Presenter — "Thrombolytic Therapy of Acute Stroke in India" — World Congress of Neurology, Sydney, Australia (2006)
Key Achievements
- 53+ years of clinical experience in Neurology
- First neurologist in Mumbai to use Reperfusion Therapy for acute stroke (2002)
- MBBS First Rank with multiple Gold Medals from University of Bombay (1972)
- Director — Department of Neurosciences, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital
- 98% patient recommendation rate (HexaHealth verified)
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Multiple Gold Medals — MBBS, First Rank, University of Bombay (1972)
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
- World Stroke Organization (WSO)
- World Federation of Neurology
- Neurocritical Care Society
- Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
- Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Indian Epilepsy Society
Research & Publications
Published Papers & Presentations (Selected)
- "Thrombolytic Therapy of Acute Stroke in India" — presented at World Congress of Neurology, Sydney, Australia, 2006.
- Research on platelet activation in different subtypes of ischaemic stroke — published in peer-reviewed journals.
- Multiple publications in national and international neurology journals (specific titles not all publicly listed).
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Acute stroke therapy and thrombolysis
- Dementia and Parkinson's disease
- Multiple sclerosis treatment
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurology Consultation | ₹2,000 – ₹3,000 | $24 – $36 |
| Acute Stroke Management (per admission) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹4,00,000 | $1,800 – $4,800 |
| EEG | ₹3,000 – ₹8,000 | $36 – $96 |
| NCS / EMG | ₹3,000 – ₹8,000 | $36 – $96 |
| Comprehensive Memory / Dementia Assessment | ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 | $60 – $180 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
