Dr. Mukesh Kumar

Professional Summary

Dr. Mukesh Kumar is a distinguished Senior Director in Neurosciences and Neurology with over 16 years of clinical experience, currently practicing at Max Healthcare in New Delhi, India. A gold medalist in MBBS, Dr. Kumar has built an exceptional career dedicated to the diagnosis and management of complex neurological conditions, with particular expertise in movement disorders, epilepsy, and neurodegenerative diseases.

Dr. Kumar's clinical interests span a wide spectrum of neurological disorders, including Myasthenia Gravis, Parkinson's disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, Botulinum Toxin therapy, and movement disorders. His robust academic foundation — with training from the prestigious Banaras Hindu University (BHU) and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi — combined with his active involvement in cutting-edge research in ALS, Cerebral Palsy, and Ischemic Stroke, makes him a highly sought-after neurologist for both domestic and international patients seeking world-class neurological care.

Specializations

- Neurology

Procedures & Expertise

- Parkinson's Disease — Comprehensive medical management and advanced therapies
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) — For movement disorders and Parkinson's disease
- Epilepsy Management — Diagnosis and treatment of seizure disorders
- Seizure Disorder Management — Including drug-resistant epilepsy evaluation
- Drug-Resistant Epilepsy — Advanced evaluation and treatment planning
- Dystonia Management — Botulinum toxin therapy and medical management

Education & Qualifications

- MBBS — IMS, Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi (Gold Medalist)
- MD (Medicine) — IMS, BHU, Varanasi
- DNB (Medicine)
- DM (Neurology) — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi

Hospital Affiliations

- Max Multi Speciality Centre, Panchsheel Park 
- Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket
- Max Hospital, Saket West

Awards & Recognition

- Gold Medal in MBBS — Banaras Hindu University

Memberships

- Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
- Member, Movement Disorder Society (MDS)
- Member, Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
- Member, American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Research Interests

- DBS Programming in Parkinson's Disease
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Stem Cell Research in ALS, Cerebral Palsy & Ischemic Stroke