Fortis Hospital, Bangalore, Bannerghatta Road – India
About Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar
Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar is a Director and Clinical Lead of Neurology and Head of the Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Disease Programme with over 20 years of experience in Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, autoimmune neurological disorders, stroke, and epilepsy. He is widely recognised as one of the best Neurologist doctors in India.
- 20+ years of experience as a Neurologist specialist in Bangalore, India
- Awarded "Inspiring Neurologist of the Year" 2021 and "Neurologist of the Year — South India" 2022 by Economic Times Group
- Certificate of Achievement in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) from ECMT course at Kiel University, Germany — 2007
- Reviewer for Journal of Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology since 2012
- 97% patient recommendation rate; recommended by 15+ patients on public platforms
OPD Schedule Of Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar
Consultation Fees Rs. 1050 /-
Manipal Hospital Formerly Columbia Asia Referral Hospital, Bangalore (Yeshwanthpur)
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences (VIMS), Bellary, Karnataka, Gulbarga University, India, 1996
- MD — Internal Medicine, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, University of Mumbai, India, 2001
- DNB — Neurology, Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 2004
Fellowships & Special Training
- Certificate of Achievement in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) — ECMT course, Kiel University, Germany, 2007
- Observership in DBS for Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Disease — Department of Neurology, UK-SH, Kiel, Germany, 2007
- Advanced training in Botulinum Toxin Injections and Movement Disorders
Certifications & Accreditations
- Karnataka Medical Council Registration
- Indian Academy of Neurology — Member
- Bangalore Neurological Society — Member
- Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member
- Reviewer — Journal of Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology (since 2012)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
- Essential Tremor & Dystonia
- Stroke & Acute Stroke Care
- Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Autoimmune Encephalitis
- CIDP (Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy)
- Migraine & Chronic Headache
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Sub-specialties
- Movement Disorders & Parkinson's Disease: Director and Clinical Lead for Movement Disorders Programme — a trusted Neurologist specialist Bangalore India.
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery: Kiel-trained DBS expertise for Parkinson's and essential tremors — widely searched as the best Neurologist doctor India.
- Autoimmune Neurology: Multiple sclerosis, autoimmune encephalitis, CIDP.
- Stroke Management: Intravenous and intra-arterial thrombolysis.
- Botulinum Toxin Therapy: Dystonia and spasticity management.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Therapy
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injections
- Intravenous & Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis in Stroke
- Electromyography (EMG) & Nerve Conduction Studies
- EEG
- Acute Stroke Care
- Parkinson's Disease Medical Management
- Epilepsy Management
- Headache Management
- Neuro-Muscular Disorder Evaluation
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- KIMS Hospital, Mahadevapura, Bangalore — Director and Clinical Lead of Neurology; Head, Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Disease Programme, Present
- Fortis Hospital, Bangalore — Additional Director, Neurology (referenced on Fortis doctor profile)
Past Affiliations
- Columbia Asia Hospitals, Yeshwanthpur & Hebbal, Bangalore — Senior Consultant, Neurology, since 2008 (approximately 8+ years)
- Manipal Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore — Consultant Neurologist
- Care Hospitals — Consultant Neurologist
- Kiel University / UK-SH, Germany — Observership Training, 2007
- Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai — DNB Training, 2001–2004
Academic & Research Roles
- Reviewer — Journal of Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, since 2012
- Paper Presenter — Annual congress meetings of Indian Academy of Neurology
- Paper Presenter — Low Frequency Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease, KNACON, Shimoga, 2012
- Guest Speaker — Regional and national neurological meetings
- Faculty — Neurocritical conferences
Key Achievements
- 20+ years of clinical experience in neurology
- "Inspiring Neurologist of the Year" 2021 by Economic Times Group
- "Neurologist of the Year — South India" 2022 by Economic Times Group
- "COVID Warrior" award from Lions Club and Columbia Asia Hospitals
- Director role at a major Bangalore corporate hospital
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- "Inspiring Neurologist of the Year" — Economic Times Group, 2021 (Doctors Day)
- "Neurologist of the Year — South India" — Economic Times Group, 2022
- "COVID Warrior" — Lions Club and Columbia Asia Hospitals (for volunteer work during COVID pandemic)
- Certificate of Achievement in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) — ECMT course, Kiel University, Germany, 2007
Professional Memberships
- Indian Academy of Neurology
- Bangalore Neurological Society
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Karnataka Medical Council
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Published articles in annual congress meetings of Indian Academy of Neurology.
- Paper presentation on "Low Frequency Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease" at KNACON, Shimoga, 2012.
- Reviewer — Journal of Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology, since 2012.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease and tremors
- Movement disorders
- Autoimmune neurological disorders (MS, autoimmune encephalitis, CIDP)
- Stroke intervention and thrombolysis
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurology Consultation | ₹1,050 – ₹1,800 | $13 – $22 |
| EEG | ₹3,000 – ₹8,000 | $36 – $96 |
| Nerve Conduction Study + EMG | ₹4,000 – ₹12,000 | $48 – $144 |
| Botulinum Toxin Injection | ₹15,000 – ₹50,000 | $180 – $600 |
| Thrombolysis for Acute Stroke | ₹80,000 – ₹3,00,000 | $960 – $3,600 |
| Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery | ₹10,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 | $12,000 – $21,600 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar use in Neurologist treatment?
Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar uses the most advanced neurological tools including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) systems for Parkinson's disease and tremors (Kiel-trained expertise), intravenous and intra-arterial thrombolysis for acute stroke, botulinum toxin therapy, EEG, nerve conduction / EMG equipment, and immunotherapy protocols for autoimmune neurological disorders. Remote second opinions are available for international patients.
2. What conditions does Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar specialize in treating?
Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar specialises in Parkinson's disease, movement disorders, essential tremor, dystonia, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, autoimmune encephalitis, CIDP, migraine, neuromuscular disorders, and Alzheimer's/dementia. He is a trusted Neurologist specialist Bangalore India, and Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar doctor reviews highlight his DBS expertise and his Economic Times "Inspiring Neurologist of the Year" awards.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar?
Appointments with Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Guruprasad Hosurkar offer second opinions for Neurologist cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking to review their Parkinson's, stroke, multiple sclerosis, or movement disorder diagnosis with an expert Neurologist specialist in Bangalore, India.
