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Dr Prashanth L K - Neurologist

DR PRASHANTH L K

MBBS, DM (Neurology - NIMHANS), | Fellowship In Movement Disorders (Toronto)
Neurologist
  • Fees: INR 1,000
  • Saturday 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Introduction

Dr. Prashanth LK is one of the best Neurologist in Bengaluru and is currently associated with  Manipal Hospital Millers Road.

Hospital Associations

 Manipal Hospital Millers Road

Services/Interest

  • Epilepsy
  • Stroke
  • Nerve And Muscle Disorders
  • Movement Disorders
  • Neuroinfectious
  • Demyelinating Diseases
  • Neuro-muscular Diseases

Experience

Dr. Prashanth LK is one of the best Neurologist in Bengaluru and has an overall experience of 22 years in the field.

Professional Memberships

Executive Committee Member – Asian & Oceanian section of IPMDS (2021-25). Treasurer – Movement Disorders Society of India (2021-24). Founding Member of the Movement Disorders Society of India. Executive committee member of Movement Disorders Society of India - 2014-18. Executive committee member of Movement Disorders Society of India - 2018-21. Web Editor of Movement Disorders Society of India (2014-2021). Member of International Movement Disorder Society. (2007 till day). Member - Membership & Public Relations Committee – IPMDS (2017-19). Member - Membership & Public Relations Committee – IPMDS (2019-21). Editorial Board – Moving Along – IPMDS (2019-21). Life member of the Indian Academy of Neurology since 2009. Member of Parkinson's Research Alliance of India (PRAI). Member of Karnataka Neurosciences Academy.

Awards and Recognitions

Awarded 1st Rank in State level English typewriting junior examination held in May 1994. Received travel grant award from the Annual congress of the Indian Academy of Neurology (ACIAN) trust to attend the 8th Asian and Oceanian Congress of child neurology, held between 7-10th October 2004, in New Delhi, India. Received the travel fellowship award from ILAE for the 6th Asia Oceanian Epilepsy Congress held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in 2006. Received travel grant from Annual congress of Indian Academy of Neurology (ACIAN) trust to attend the 12th Asian Oceanian Congress of Neurology and 16th Annual Conference of Indian Academy of Neurology, from 23rd – 26th October 2008, held at New Delhi, India. Received the travel fellowship award from ‘The Movement Disorder Society - Asian and Oceanian section’ towards attending the 2nd AOPMC meet held at New Delhi, India between 15th to 17th February 2009. Received the travel fellowship award from ‘The Asian and Oceanian Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology’ towards attending the 2009 Asian and Oceanian congress of clinical Neurophysiology meet held in Seoul, South Korea between 15th to 18th April 2009. Selected for MDS LEAP class of 2017, an active leadership program of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society.

Education

MBBS, DM (Neurology - NIMHANS), | Fellowship In Movement Disorders (Toronto)

I Speak

English, Hindi, Kannada

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Manipal Hospital Millers Road Timing

Monday - Friday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM

What is a neurologist?

Neurology is the branch of medicine that focuses on study and treatment of disorders of the nervous system. A neurologist is a physician who specializes in treating diseases of the nervous system which is made of two parts: the central and peripheral nervous system. It includes the brain and spinal cord.

Before neurologists can practice, they must:

  • Graduate from medical school
  • Complete an internship
  • Receive 3 years of training in a Neurology residency program.

What are the diseases treated by the neurologists?

  • Stroke and Neurological trauma
  • Tumors of the nervous system
  • Infections of the nervous system
  • Multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases
  • Epilepsy and Headaches
  • Peripheral nerve disease
  • Neuromuscular diseases
  • Dementia
  • Movement and Sleep disorders

When should you go and see a neurologist?

A person should go and see a neurologist if he is suffering from:

  • Severe headaches and chronic pain.
  • Dizziness, numbness or tingling.
  • Chronic weakness.
  • Problems with movement and vision problems.
  • Seizures
  • Difficulty in thinking and sleep problems.

What tests are done by a neurologist?

Tests performed by neurologists are Neurological Diagnostic Tests, Brainstem Auditory Evoked Response (BAER) Test, Carotid Duplex (Carotid Ultrasound), Cerebral Angiography (Also Called Vertebral Angiogram or Carotid Angiogram), Computed Tomography (CT or CAT scan), Discography, Doppler Ultrasound, Electroencephalogram (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), Intrathecal Contrast Enhanced CAT Scan, Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Magnetic Resonance Angiogram (MRA)/Magnetic Resonance Venogram (MRV), Myelogram, Nerve Conduction Study, Oculoplethysmography (OPG), Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Scan, Selective Nerve Root Block, Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT) Scan, and Somatosensory Evoked Response (SSER) Test.

What is the difference between neurologist and psychiatrist?

Neurological practice relies on the field of neuroscience, the scientific study of the nervous system while psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, study, and treatment of mental disorders. A neurologist is a physician specializing in the treatment of exogenous (organic) disorders that are caused by organic brain damage, and psychiatrist is a physician that treats endogenous disorders that are not attributable to any external or environmental factor. They are due to biological, physiological, genetic mental reactions, states, and development, which is caused by the internal constitutional disorder.

How to prepare for your first appointment with a neurologist?

Write down the symptoms and other health information, including medications, previous illnesses, allergies, and your family's history of the disease. Make a list of your questions. Have the previous test results sent in advance, or take them with you. Don't be hesitant to ask questions if you're confused about something. Make sure you understand the diagnosis and treatment and any further steps that have been suggested you need to take.