Dr. Abhinav Raina

Dr Abhinav Raina is a Consultant in Neurology in Bangalore with 17 years of experience in stroke management, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, dementia, neuromuscular disorders, and paediatric neurology.

He holds a DM in Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, one of India's foremost neuroscience institutions. Patients seeking expert neurologist in Whitefield, trusted stroke treatment in Bangalore, or advanced epilepsy management in Whitefield will find Dr Raina at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore.

He won the Young Investigator Award at the World Stroke Congress 2018, Montreal, Canada and has published peer-reviewed research in indexed national and international neurology journals.

He has delivered lectures at multiple CME programmes across India, presented at national and international conferences, and participated in a Neurology Times podcast with Dr Andrew Wilmer.

He consults in English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Kashmiri.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Abhinav Raina's clinical interests span acute stroke care, epilepsy management, movement disorders, geriatric neurology, and neuromuscular diseases. He has a particular focus on thrombolysis therapy for acute stroke, presurgical evaluation for refractory epilepsy, and the neurological after-effects of COVID-19.

Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease in Whitefield

Acute stroke care is a defining clinical interest for Dr Raina, recognised at the international level with the Young Investigator Award at the World Stroke Congress 2018. He manages the complete spectrum of cerebrovascular conditions from emergency thrombolysis to long-term stroke rehabilitation and prevention:

• Acute Stroke Management including intravenous thrombolysis therapy
• Ischaemic Stroke clot-based stroke diagnosis and treatment
• Haemorrhagic Stroke bleeding stroke management
• Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA or Mini Stroke) evaluation and secondary prevention
• Cerebral Aneurysm diagnosis and medical management
• Stroke Rehabilitation post-stroke recovery and disability management
• Stroke Prevention risk factor modification and antiplatelet therapy
• Relationship Between Stroke and Alzheimer's Disease with published research

Epilepsy and Seizure Management in Bangalore

Epilepsy management including presurgical evaluation for refractory epilepsy is a focused subspecialty interest for Dr Raina:

• Epilepsy Diagnosis and Management including new-onset and chronic epilepsy
• Refractory Epilepsy presurgical evaluation for drug-resistant cases
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) for eligible refractory epilepsy patients
• EEG Interpretation for seizure diagnosis and classification
• Status Epilepticus Management emergency seizure control
• Childhood and Juvenile Epilepsy in collaboration with paediatric neurology

Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders in Whitefield

• Parkinson's Disease diagnosis, dopaminergic therapy, and long-term management
• Essential Tremor medical management
• Dystonia evaluation and treatment
• Atypical Parkinsonian Syndromes PSP, MSA, and CBS
• Gait and Balance Disorders assessment and rehabilitation
• Drug-Induced Movement Disorders

Dementia and Geriatric Neurology in Bangalore

Dr Raina has a published interest in Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline, including the relationship between stroke and Alzheimer's disease and the effect of desk jobs on cognitive abilities:

• Alzheimer's Disease early diagnosis and disease-modifying management
• Vascular Dementia post-stroke cognitive impairment
• Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) evaluation and monitoring
• Frontotemporal Dementia and other non-Alzheimer dementias
• Geriatric Neurology age-related neurological conditions
• Cognitive Assessment neuropsychological testing and workup
• Caregiver Counselling for Dementia Patients

Neuromuscular Disorders in Whitefield

• Peripheral Neuropathy diabetic, inflammatory, and hereditary neuropathies
• Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) diagnosis and immunotherapy
• Myasthenia Gravis anticholinesterase and immunosuppression management
• Motor Neuron Disease (ALS) diagnosis and supportive management
• Muscular Dystrophies paediatric and adult presentations
• Electromyography (EMG) and Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)

Paediatric Neurology in Bangalore

• Paediatric Epilepsy including infantile spasms and childhood epilepsy syndromes
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD
• Cerebral Palsy assessment and management
• Paediatric Stroke diagnosis and rehabilitation
• Febrile Seizures evaluation and parental counselling

Headache and Migraine in Whitefield

• Migraine acute and preventive treatment
• Cluster Headache management
• Tension-Type Headache assessment and treatment
• Secondary Headache evaluation and workup

COVID-19 Neurological Complications in Bangalore

Dr Raina has published research on neurological after-effects of COVID-19 including brain fog, memory loss, and cognitive decline:

• Post-COVID Brain Fog cognitive rehabilitation and management
• Post-COVID Memory Loss evaluation and treatment
• COVID-19 Related Cognitive Decline assessment and workup
• Long COVID Neurological Symptoms comprehensive management

Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Current Practice

Dr Abhinav Raina currently serves as Consultant, Neurology at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore, ₹950.

Qualifications

• MBBS from Acharya Shri Chander College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Jammu (2004 to 2009)
• MD General Medicine from Government Medical College, Jammu (2011 to 2014)
• DM Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (2015 to 2017)

Dr Raina holds active medical council registration with the Madhya Pradesh Medical Council (Reg. No. 23620, 2019)

Milestones and Academic Contributions

• Teaching experience in the Department of Neurology for undergraduate and postgraduate students
• Lectures delivered at multiple CME programmes across India
• Podcast participant, Neurology Times with Dr Andrew Wilmer
• Platform and poster presentations at national and international conferences
• Media contributor with articles featured on leading online platforms including News9 on World Brain Tumour Day, stroke prevention, and Alzheimer's disease

Research and Publications

Dr Raina has published peer-reviewed research in indexed national and international neurology journals:

• Learning from Negative Consequences is Impaired by STN-DBS and Levodopa in Parkinson's Disease, Annals of Movement Disorders, May 2021
• Temporal Sustainability of Guideline Based Door-to-Needle Times for Intravenous Thrombolysis for Acute Ischaemic Stroke, Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, February 2020.
• Electroneurography and Advanced Neuroimaging Profile in Pediatric-Onset Metachromatic Leukodystrophy, Journal of Pediatric Neurosciences, April 2019, 12 citations
• Effect of Subthalamic Nucleus-Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery on Impulsivity in Parkinson's Disease Patients, Neurology, April 2018

Media and Public Health Articles:

• Are Alzheimer's and Stroke Related?, Manipal Hospitals Health Blog
• A Mini Stroke vs Regular Stroke, Manipal Hospitals Health Blog
• COVID-19 Survivors May Suffer from Lower Intelligence, Manipal Hospitals Health Blog
• Alzheimer's Patients Need More Attention, Manipal Hospitals Health Blog
• Dr Abhinav Raina on World Brain Tumour Day 2022, News9
• Cerebral Advantage, Manipal Hospitals Health Blog

Professional Memberships

• American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
• World Stroke Organisation (WSO)

About Manipal Hospitals, Whitefield, Bangalore

Manipal Hospitals Whitefield is one of Bangalore's most comprehensive tertiary care hospitals with NABL and NABH accreditation.

The hospital houses dedicated Centres of Excellence in Neurology, Neurosurgery, Cancer Care, Cardiology, Orthopaedics, Spine Care, and Organ Transplant, making it one of east Bangalore's most advanced multi-specialty hospitals.

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