Dr. (Prof) Debashish Chowdhury
Dr. Debashish Chowdhury
⭐ Featured Neurology 37+ Years Experience

Dr. (Prof) Debashish Chowdhury

MBBS, MD, DM, Diploma, Fellowship
Vice Chairman and Academic Head, Department of Neurology, Neurology

About Dr. (Prof) Debashish Chowdhury

Professional Summary

Dr. (Prof) Debashish Chowdhury is a highly distinguished neurologist with over 40 years of experience in the field of neurology. He currently serves as the Vice Chairman and Academic Head of the Department of Neurology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi — one of India's premier healthcare institutions. His extensive career spanning four decades reflects deep expertise in managing a wide spectrum of neurological conditions, including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, and advanced aneurysm treatment.

Prior to his current leadership role, Dr. Chowdhury built an illustrious academic and clinical career at the prestigious G.B. Pant Hospital and Maulana Azad Medical College & Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, where he rose through the ranks from Assistant Professor to Director Professor and Head of the Department of Neurology. This remarkable trajectory underscores his commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and advancing the field of neurosciences.

International patients seeking world-class neurological care can place their trust in Dr. Chowdhury's wealth of experience and clinical acumen. As a specialist affiliated with one of India's leading centres for neurosciences, Dr. Chowdhury brings a comprehensive, patient-centric approach to the diagnosis and management of complex neurological disorders, ensuring every patient receives the highest standard of care.

Specializations

  • Neurology
  • Centre for Neurosciences

Procedures & Expertise

Based on Dr. Chowdhury's specialty in neurology and his areas of clinical focus, the following procedures and treatments align with his expertise:

Education & Qualifications

  • Fellowship (Stroke Medicine) – Edinburgh, UK (2003)
  • Training (Headache Disorders) – Trinity College, University of Cambridge, England (2001)
  • Training (GCP) – Harvard Medical International (2001)
  • DM (Neurology) – G. B. Pant Hospital, University of Delhi (1993)
  • MD (Internal Medicine) – Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi (1993)
  • Diploma (Tuberculosis & Chest Diseases) – Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute, Delhi (1990)
  • MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, University of Delhi (1985)

Professional Experience

Dr. (Prof) Debashish Chowdhury has accumulated over 40 years of experience in neurology. He is presently serving as Vice Chairman and Academic Head of Neurology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. His previous career was spent entirely at the renowned G.B. Pant Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College & Associated Hospitals, New Delhi, where he held progressively senior positions — Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Director Professor, and ultimately Director Professor & Head of the Department of Neurology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Current)
  • G.B. Pant Hospital, Maulana Azad Medical College & Associated Hospitals, New Delhi (Previous)

Awards & Recognition

  • IAN Presidential Oration, Indian Academy of Neurology, Vishakhapatnam (2024)
  • Distinguished Alumnus Award, Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi (2022)
  • State Award for Healthcare Contributions, Government of Delhi, Delhi (2016)
  • Bhagirathi Samman, Bhagirathi Samajik Saanskritik Manch, New Delhi (2013)
  • Indira Gandhi Appreciation Award, National Medical Forum, New Delhi (2006)
  • Best Senior Resident Award (Mohan Lal Nayyar Award), Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi (1996)
  • Best Student Award (R. Viswanathan Prize), University of Delhi, Delhi (1990)

Memberships

  • National Medical Commission (NMC)
  • Delhi Medical Council (DMC)
  • Association of Physicians of India (API)
  • Neurological Society of India (NSI)
  • Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
  • Delhi Neurological Association (DNA)
  • International Headache Society (IHS)
  • American Headache Society (AHS)

Research & Publications

  • Research Paper, "Cluster Headache Consensus Publication", The Journal of Headache and Pain (2025)
  • Research Paper, "Migraine & Productivity in India", Scoping Review on Migraine's Impact on Productivity in Indian Adults (2025)
  • Research Paper, "Cluster Headache Consensus Publication", The Journal of Headache and Pain (2025)
  • Research Paper, "Migraine and Productivity in India: Impact on Indian Adults" (2025)
  • Research Paper, "ANODYNE Study: Greater Occipital Nerve Block With Methylprednisolone and Lignocaine Versus Placebo for Episodic Cluster Headache", Cephalalgia (2024)
  • Research Study, "Headache Burden in Delhi-NCR: Population-Based Prevalence and Burden Assessment" (2025)
  • Research Study, "Validation of Hindi HARDSHIP Questionnaire for Community Headache Research in North India" (2024)

 

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