Dr. Avinash Kulkarni

Dr. Avinash Kulkarni is a highly qualified and compassionate Consultant Neurologist practicing in Bengaluru, with over 12 years of medical training and experience. He is known for his patient-centric approach, clear communication, and evidence-based neurological care.He has completed his DM in Neurology from the prestigious Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), one of India’s leading institutes for neurological sciences. He also holds advanced fellowships in Neuroimmunology, with a special focus on Multiple Sclerosis and related demyelinating disorders, and is an International Sleep Disorders Specialist certified by the World Sleep Society.Dr. Avinash has worked at reputed tertiary and referral centers including NIMHANS and Manipal Hospital, and is currently a Consultant Neurologist at Gleneagles BGS Hospital, Bengaluru. He has extensive experience in treating a wide range of neurological conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, headaches and migraines, Parkinson’s disease, movement disorders, nerve and muscle disorders, and autoimmune neurological diseases.He has special expertise in acute stroke care, including thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy, as well as in managing multiple sclerosis, neuromyelitis optica, autoimmune encephalitis, and other neuroimmunological conditions. He is also trained in advanced neurological investigations such as EEG, nerve conduction studies (NCS), and EMG.Dr. Avinash is actively involved in academic research and has presented at national and international conferences, including the World Stroke Congress. He is fluent in English, Kannada, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Mewari, enabling effective communication with patients from diverse backgrounds.