Dr. Nikhil Prasun is a senior Neurologist with over 25 years of overall medical experience, including 15 years dedicated to Neurology. Currently practicing at Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, Kolkata, he has expertise in movement disorders, strokes, migraines, and neurophysiological testing. He has been instrumental in setting up neurology departments, introducing Botox therapy for migraine and movement disorders, and implementing stroke protocols for thrombolysis. He is fluent in English, Hindi, Bangla, Bhojpuri, and Maithili, ensuring clear communication and compassionate care for patients across diverse backgrounds.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Bihar
• MD (General Medicine) – Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Bihar
• DM (Neurology) – West Bengal State University, Kolkata

Professional Experience:

• 25+ years of overall medical experience, including 15+ years in Neurology
• Consultant Neurologist, Manipal Hospitals, Broadway, Kolkata
• Established Neurology Department in a leading Kolkata medical institution
• Pioneered Botox therapy for chronic migraine & movement disorders in Kolkata
• Created emergency stroke protocols enabling Stroke Thrombolysis
• Expanded electrophysiology services including EEG, NCV, EMG, and VEP
• Founder of Dr. Nikhil Prasun Foundation – organized 100+ neurocamps & CME programs

Membership:

• Member, Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
• Member, American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
• Member, Neurological Society of India (NSI)
• Member, Association of Physicians of India (API)
• Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Certifications:

• DM (Neurology) – West Bengal State University
• Advanced training in Stroke & Movement Disorder management

Awards & Achievements:

• Gold Medal – Torrent Young Scholar Award, Ahmedabad

Publications:

• Recurrent bleeding and bulbar myasthenia-like symptoms as the initial presentation of Wilson's disease – Neurology Asia, June 2011
• Profile of Non-compressive Myelopathy in Eastern India – Presented at IAN, Trichy
• Profile of Van der Knaap disease in Agarwal families of India – ANEICON 2008, Patna
• Status Dystonicus case profile – Regional Conference, Kolkata
• Contributed chapter: Rehabilitation Strategy in Stroke – Stroke textbook edited by Prof. Shyamal K. Das (2011)