Dr. Avinash Kulkarni

Dr Avinash Kulkarni is a highly distinguished neurologist in Bangalore with 11 years of experience in advanced clinical neurology, neuroimmunology, and sleep medicine.

Having completed his DM Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, and a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Neuroimmunology from NIMHANS, Dr Kulkarni brings superspecialty-level training to patients seeking a stroke specialist in Bangalore.

He is also a recipient of the prestigious International Sleep Disorders Specialist Award from the World Sleep Society 2024.

Dr Avinash currently consults at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, and is fluent in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Neuroimmunology and Demyelinating Disorders

Dr Avinash Kulkarni has a dedicated subspecialty fellowship in Neuroimmunology from NIMHANS, one of India's most prestigious neurological institutions. He provides expert care for autoimmune and inflammatory conditions of the nervous system.

• Multiple Sclerosis and related Demyelinating Disorders diagnosis and treatment
• Autoimmune Encephalitis evaluation and management
• Disease-modifying therapy initiation and monitoring

Stroke and Cerebrovascular Care in Bangalore

Dr Kulkarni is a nationally recognised stroke researcher and clinician. His award-winning work on sleep-related problems in stroke survivors has been presented at the World Stroke Congress 2024, Abu Dhabi.

• Stroke management including acute thrombolysis
• Cerebrovascular disease secondary prevention
• Sleep-Related Disorders in stroke survivors

Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine

Holding the International Sleep Disorders Specialist Award from the World Sleep Society 2024, Dr Avinash provides specialist care for both seizure disorders and sleep-related neurological conditions.

• Epilepsy evaluation and long-term treatment
• Epilepsy surgery candidacy assessment
• Sleep Disorders diagnosis and management
• CPAP and non-invasive ventilation consultation

General Neurology and Movement Disorders

Dr Avinash Kulkarni manages the full spectrum of neurological conditions encountered in both outpatient and inpatient settings. He focuses on accurate diagnosis and evidence-based therapeutic planning.

• Parkinson's Disease and related Movement Disorders
• Headache Disorders including chronic and episodic migraine
• Dementia and Memory-Related Disease management
• Neuropathies and Muscle Diseases evaluation
• Neurorehabilitation planning and coordination

Electrophysiology

Dr Kulkarni has a specialist interest in clinical neurophysiology and its application in diagnosing complex neurological conditions.

• Nerve Conduction Studies and EMG interpretation
• Electroencephalography (EEG) analysis
• Clinical electrophysiology for diagnostic clarity in complex cases

Credentials and Trust Signals

Academic Qualifications

Dr Avinash Kulkarni holds advanced superspecialty qualifications from some of India's and the world's most prestigious medical institutions.

• MBBS from Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences, Raichur (2015)
• MD General Medicine from RNT Medical College, Udaipur (2019)
• DM Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum (2023)
• Fellowship in Neuroimmunology from NIMHANS, Bangalore (2025)
• MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians, UK

Awards and Recognition

• International Sleep Disorders Specialist Award, World Sleep Society 2024
• Platform Paper Presentation at World Stroke Congress, Abu Dhabi (2024)
• Best Paper Award at Indian National Stroke Conference (INSC) 2023, Chennai
• Poster presentation at ICTRIMS Delhi 2023 on multiple sclerosis disease patterns
• Paper presentation at the Silver Jubilee Conference of R Madhavan Nair Centre for Comprehensive Epilepsy Care, SCTIMST (2022)

Research and Publications

Dr Kulkarni is an active researcher whose work appears in national and international peer-reviewed journals.

• Prevalence of low vitamin D levels in newly diagnosed HIV patients, International Journal of Current Research (2017)
• Serum Creatine Kinase levels in subclinical and overt hypothyroidism, Rajasthan Endocrine and Diabetes Update (2017)
• Sine Scleroderma case report, Journal of Association of Physicians India (2020, PMID: 32610852)

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Indian Stroke Association
• Member of the Indian Academy of Neurology
• Member of the Indian Medical Association
• Registered with the Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 110751 (from 2015)

Current Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Dr Avinash Kulkarni currently provides expert neurological consultations at the following facility:

• BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri, Bangalore

Book an Appointment with Dr Avinash Kulkarni, Neurologist in Bangalore

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Avinash Kulkarni, a leading neurologist in Bangalore, visit BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital, Kengeri. You can also schedule your visit through the HexaHealth platform for a smooth and straightforward clinical experience with an experienced brain and nerve specialist.