Dr. Shirish Hastak

Professional Summary

Dr. Shirish Hastak is a distinguished neurologist with over 43 years of clinical experience, specializing in stroke management, neurocritical care, and cerebrovascular diseases. He currently serves as the Regional Director of Neurology, Stroke, and Neurocritical Care at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai. Renowned both nationally and internationally for his expertise in stroke treatment, Dr. Hastak has been a true pioneer in the field — establishing the first stroke unit in Western India (2001), the first stroke support health group (2003), the first stroke helpline (2005), and the first stroke website in India (2005). Dr. Hastak is recognized for his proficiency in hyperacute stroke management, including IV thrombolysis and mechanical clot retrieval using advanced stroke care systems. He has contributed extensively to medical education, research, and community health initiatives, including the "Walk with the Doc" program since 2017. His dedication to advancing stroke care in India has earned him numerous accolades, and he continues to be a leading voice in neurology across the country.

Specializations

- Neurology

Procedures & Expertise

- Stroke Treatment & Recovery
- Epilepsy Treatment
- Migraine / Chronic Headache
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Diabetic Neuropathy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Motor Neuron Disease (ALS)
- Neuro Rehabilitation for Brain Injury
- Tremor Disorders Management
- Dystonia Management

Education & Qualifications

Degrees

- MBBS
- MD
- DM (Neurology)
- E.C.F.M.G. (FMGEMS)

Fellowship

- Stroke Fellowship — Western University of Canada, London, Ontario, Canada

Hospital Affiliations

- Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai
- Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
- Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai

Awards & Recognition

Awards

- Economic Times Inspiring Neurologist Award — 2018
- Featured among Top Neurologists in Mumbai — India Today (10 times)

Leadership & Milestones

- Past President — Indian Stroke Association (2010–2011)
- Current President — Mumbai Stroke Society
- Established the first Stroke Unit in Western India (2001)
- Delivered the First National Stroke Oration — Nizam Institute, Hyderabad (2012)
- Multiple national and international publications in neurology and stroke management

Key Publications

- Dalal PM, Dalal KP, Vyas AC, Hastak SM, et al. Strokes in young in West Central India: Some observations on changing trends in morbidity and mortality. J Assoc Physicians India, 1988.
- Hastak SM, Hachinski VC. Leuko-araiosis: Current concepts. Proceedings of Fifth International Symposium of Cerebral Circulation, 1989.
- Lahoti SA, Caplan LR, Saposnik G, Liebeskind DS, Gokhale S, Hastak SM. Thrombolysis in ischemic strokes with no arterial occlusion. Int J Stroke, 2012.