Introduction

Dr. Shirish M. Hastak, a widely renowned Neurologist with an experience spanning 26 years. Dr Shirish Hastak has completed a stroke fellowship in Canada under Prof. Vladimir Hatchinski, a world renowned name in the field of stroke, at the Western University of Canada at London, Ontario. Along with his mentor, Dr. Shirish Hastak has co-authored chapters on stroke. Following his fellowship Dr Shirish Hastak worked with Prof. Louis .R .Caplan another giant in the field of stroke at the TUFTS Medical Centre, Boston. Dr Shirish Hastak later returned to India in 1990 and worked at renowned hospitals in the field of neurology and stroke services. While working at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai, Dr Hastak pioneered hyper acute stroke management and the use of thrombolysis in combination with mechanical intervention (bridging therapy) to help patients in acute stroke settings. He continues to pursue his passion in the field of acute stroke management and plans to set up a Stroke Institute.

Hospital Associations

Wockhardt Hospital South Mumbai - A New Age Hospital

Services/Interest

• Neurology
• Hyper acute stroke management
• Bridging therapy

Experience

Dr Shirish Hastak is one of the top Neurologist of Mumbai: Stroke Fellowship – Western University of Canada – London, Ontario, Canada. Consultant Neurologist – Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai. Director, Stroke Services and Consultant Neurologist – Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.

Awards and Recognitions

Post specialization stroke fellowship under Prof. V. Hachinski - University of Western Ontario. Worked with Prof. L.R .Caplan, another giant in the field of stroke at the TUFTS Medical Centre, Boston.

Education

M.B.B.S. – Nagpur Medical College. M. D. – Nagpur Medical College. Superspecialization (Neurology) - Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Hospital, Mumbai.

I Speak

English, Hindi