Dr. Sreekanta Swamy

Lead Senior Consultant - Neurology

Neurology

Aster RV Hospital - Bangalore, India

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Qualification

MBBS(1979), MD(1985), DM(1994)

Languages

English Hindi

Work Experience

25 Years

Research Experience

Dr. Swamy is an active researcher and has made significant contributions to the field of neurology through his published research:
• Stroke Management: He has conducted extensive research on improving stroke management strategies
focusing on early diagnosis
effective treatment
and rehabilitation interventions.
• Epilepsy Research: Dr. Swamy has explored various aspects of epilepsy research
including identifying new seizure triggers
evaluating novel antiepileptic drugs
and improving epilepsy surgery outcomes.
• Movement Disorders Research: He has contributed to research on movement disorders
investigating the underlying mechanisms
developing new treatment approaches
and improving patient quality of life.
• Neuroimaging in Neurology: Dr. Swamy has explored the applications of neuroimaging techniques in neurology
such as MRI and PET scans
for improved diagnosis
treatment planning
and monitoring of neurological disorders.
Dr. Swamy's research has been published in peer-reviewed journals
including the Journal of Neurology
Neurology India
and Epilepsia
showcasing his expertise and impact on the field. He has also presented his research at national and international conferences
sharing his knowledge with the global neurological community.

Awards & Achivements

Dr. Swamy's exceptional contributions to the field of neurology have been recognized through numerous awards and accolades
including:
• Lifetime Achievement Award from the Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
• Best Neurologist in Bangalore at Aster RV Hospital
Bangalore
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP)
• Member of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

Memberships

He is an esteemed member of the Indian Academy of Neurology
the American Academy of Neurology
the Indian Epilepsy Association
Bangalore Neurological Society
and the Headache and Neurophysiology subset of the IAN.

Area of Interest

• Stroke: Dr. Swamy is a renowned stroke specialist
adept at managing acute stroke patients
providing comprehensive care from diagnosis and treatment to rehabilitation and prevention strategies.
• Epilepsy: He is a leading epilepsy expert
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Dr. Sreekanta Swamy is our Senior Neurologist and Head of Neurology. He finished his training at the prestigious Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute, Trivandrum. After earning his M.B.B.S. from Mysore University in 1979, Dr. Swamy went on to obtain his M.D. in Internal Medicine from Gulbarga University in 1984. Since then, he has accumulated a vast experience of 25 years, which includes Accident and Emergency care at NIMHANS at the beginning of his career. After this, Dr. Sreekanta Swamy served as a Lecturer in Medicine at KMC, Hubli. After undergoing Neurology training, Dr. Swamy was appointed as Lecturer in Neurology at the Bangalore Medical College. In addition to his tenure as Senior Specialist in Neurology at Salmaniya Medical Centre, Kingdom of Bahrain, Dr. Swamy has worked at various corporate hospitals like Mallya Hospital, Fortis Healthcare, and Apollo Hospitals. He has also served as a Professor of Neurology at Vydehi Medical College, Bangalore, for 8 years and contributed to the education and training of PG students there. Over time, Dr. Sreekanta Swamy has proven instrumental in organising many CMEs and public awareness programmes on various neurological illnesses, while also holding multiple national and international publications to his credit.