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Dr. Ashok Uppal

Neurologist

Dr. Ashok Uppal

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23+ years of experience
DM
Uppal Neuro Hospital Amritsar - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Ashok Uppal

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Stroke (Brain Attack)
    • Epilepsy & Seizures
    • Headache & Migraine
    • Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Neuro-Infections (Brain Fever)
    • Dementia

    Sub-specialties

    • Stroke Neurology & Thrombolysis: rapid clot-bust therapy within the critical first hours of stroke – a service sought by patients looking for the best neurologist for stroke care in India.
    • Epilepsy Management: diagnosis and long-term medical control of seizure disorders.
    • Neuro-Critical Care: intensive management of acute neurological emergencies for patients, including those travelling from abroad.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Intravenous Thrombolysis for Acute Ischaemic Stroke
    • Stroke Imaging & Assessment
    • Electroencephalography (EEG)
    • Epilepsy & Seizure Management
    • Neuro-Rehabilitation Planning

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS – Government Medical College, Amritsar, 1975
    • MD (Internal Medicine) – Government Medical College, Amritsar, 1980
    • DM (Neurology) – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Sub-speciality training in stroke neurology and thrombolysis

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Punjab Medical Council Registration
    • Indian Stroke Association – Past President
    • Indian Medical Association (IMA), Amritsar – Past President

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Uppal Neuro Hospital & Superspeciality Centre, Rani Ka Bagh, Amritsar, India – Medical Director & Senior Consultant Neurologist, 2002 – Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Government Medical College, Amritsar – Founder & Head, Department of Neurology

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Founder of the Department of Neurology, Government Medical College, Amritsar
    • Chairman, Stroke Foundation, Amritsar

    Key Achievements

    • First physician in India to start clot-bust (thrombolysis) therapy for stroke
    • Established a 120-bed dedicated neuro hospital that has treated over 1,00,000 patients
    • Led public-awareness campaigns on early stroke recognition and the 'golden hour'

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