Dr. Satishchandra P is a highly distinguished and nationally acclaimed neurologist based in Bangalore, India, with an extraordinary career spanning over four decades. He holds multiple prestigious qualifications, including MD, DM (Neurology), FAMS, FIAN, and FRCPE (London), and is widely recognized as one of India's foremost experts in epilepsy, neurovirology, and demyelinating disorders. His illustrious career includes serving as a Consultant in Neurology at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore, and previously as Professor and Head of the Department of Neurology at NIMHANS — one of India's most prestigious neurological institutions. With extensive experience spanning clinical care, academic research, and institutional leadership, Dr. Satishchandra P has made pioneering contributions to the understanding and management of epilepsy, hot water epilepsy, neurocysticercosis, and various demyelinating conditions. He has been instrumental in advancing neurological care in India and has earned numerous national and international accolades, including the prestigious BC Roy Award — one of India's highest honors in medicine. His deep commitment to patient welfare, combined with a vast body of published research, makes him an invaluable resource for patients seeking expert neurological care. Dr. Satishchandra is also a respected figure in the global neurology community, holding fellowships and memberships in leading organizations across India and internationally. International patients seeking world-class neurological expertise will find in him a compassionate clinician with unparalleled depth of knowledge and experience.
- Neurology
- Epilepsy Management
- Seizure Disorder Management
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Hemorrhagic Stroke Management
- Post-Stroke Neurological Care
- Stroke Prevention & Secondary Care
- Neuropathic Pain Management
- Parkinson's Disease
- Neuro Rehabilitation for Brain Injury
- DM (Neurology) – Specialization in Neurology
- MD– Doctor of Medicine
- FAMS– Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences
- FIAN – Fellow of the Indian Academy of Neurology
- FRCPE (London)– Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh.
- Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore
- NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences), Bangalore (Former)
- Ambassador for Epilepsy – International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE), 2017
- Dr. BR Ambedkar Award– Most Talented Scientist Award for the year 2013
- Karnataka Rajyotsava Award – Government of Karnataka, 2014
- Mercy Hero of India Award – Given by Rotary Club & Diplomats, 2017
- Basanti Devi Amir Chand (ICMR) Award, 2013
- Dr. C.U. Velmurugendran Oration Award, 2017
- BC Roy Award – One of India's highest medical honors (1996)
- Associate President, Indian Academy of Neurology (2014–2015)
- Member, National Institute of Health (NIH), USA
- Fellow, Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS)
- Fellow Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh (FRCPE)
- National Academy of Neurology, India
- NIMHANS, Indian Institute of Health (NIH), USA
- Indian Academy of Neurology (Associate President, 2014–2015)
- Indian Epilepsy Association
- International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE)
- Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
Dr. Satishchandra P has contributed significantly to neurology research, with publications focusing on:
- EEG evaluations in neurology and epileptology
- Hot water epilepsy and reflex epilepsies
- Neurovirology, including neuroAIDS and related conditions
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