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Dr. B.S. Singhal

Neurologist

Dr. B.S. Singhal

Senior Consultant

38+ years of experience

MBBS, MD, MRCP
Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Center, Mumbai - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. B.S. Singhal

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
    • Myasthenia Gravis
    • Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
    • Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
    • Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease
    • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS / Motor Neuron Disease)
    • Megalencephalic Leukodystrophy (MLC)
    • Migraines & Headache Disorders
    • Concussion & Head Injury

    Sub-specialties

    • Multiple Sclerosis & Demyelinating Diseases: Internationally acclaimed research in MS and the discovery of Megalencephalic Leukodystrophy with a specific gene defect prevalent in the Agarwal community — making Dr. B.S. Singhal the best neurologist in Mumbai for MS and rare demyelinating conditions.
    • Movement Disorders (Parkinson's): Founder of the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Society (2001), with 19 support groups across India; co-management of patients requiring advanced DBS therapy.
    • Myasthenia Gravis: Special clinical and research interest in myasthenia gravis management for complex neuromuscular cases.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • EEG (Electroencephalography)
    • EMG / Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
    • Lumbar Puncture (CSF Analysis)
    • Botulinum Toxin Therapy (for spasticity, dystonia)
    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Evaluation & Co-management
    • Plasma Exchange (Plasmapheresis) for Myasthenia Gravis
    • IVIG Therapy (Intravenous Immunoglobulin)
    • Advanced Epilepsy Management (Ketogenic Diet, Anti-epileptic Optimisation)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1956
    • MD — Internal Medicine — Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1959

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • MRCP (Edinburgh) — Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, UK, 1960
    • MRCP (London) — Royal College of Physicians, London, UK, 1961
    • FRCP (Edinburgh) — Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh, 1973
    • FRCP (London) — Fellow, Royal College of Physicians, London, 1985
    • Advanced Neurology Training — UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Maharashtra Medical Council Registration
    • President — Neurological Society of India (1986)
    • President — Indian Epilepsy Association (2000–2002)
    • Regional Director — World Federation of Neurology (2005–2009)
    • Chairperson — Asian Section, The Movement Disorder Society (2009–2010)
    • Member — WHO Working Group for Multiple Sclerosis and Parkinson's Disease

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Marine Lines, Mumbai — Director of Neurology, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, Mumbai — Head of Department, Neurology (1962 – Retirement from teaching)
    • S.L. Raheja Hospital, Mumbai — Senior Consultant Neurologist (Past)
    • UCL Institute of Neurology, Queen Square, London — Training (1960–1962)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Founder — Neurology Foundation (1996) — holds 'Neurology Update' meetings biennially
    • Founder — Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Society (2001)
    • Head of Department — Grant Medical College, Mumbai (decades of academic leadership)
    • Regional Director — World Federation of Neurology (2005–2009)
    • Two eponymous 'Singhal Orations' established: Indian Academy of Neurology & World Federation of Neurology

    Key Achievements

    • 60+ years of neurological practice — one of the most experienced neurologists in India
    • 200+ scientific papers published in national and international journals
    • Pioneer in discovery of Megalencephalic Leukodystrophy (MLC) with gene-defect research
    • Established Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorder Society with 19+ support groups in India
    • Dr. B.C. Roy National Award — India's highest medical honour (1999)
    • 98% patient recommendation rate (HexaHealth patient data)

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