Dr. Mukesh Kumar

Dr Mukesh Kumar is the Additional Consultant in Neuro Interventional Surgery at Artemis Hospital, Gurugram, and one of the few specialists in India trained in both stroke neurology and neuro interventional surgery, with 23 years of clinical experience since completing his MBBS in 2003.

He has worked across some of India's most prestigious institutions including AIIMS Delhi, Command Hospitals, and apex hospitals of the Indian Army.

Trained at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (MBBS 2003, MD Internal Medicine 2012), with DM Neurology from AIIMS, New Delhi (2020) and a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuro Intervention from Paras Hospital, Gurugram (2024).

Dr Kumar specialises in mechanical thrombectomy and endovascular treatment for acute stroke, IV thrombolysis, carotid stenting, brain aneurysm treatment, AV malformation and AV fistula treatment, vasculitis and recurrent stroke management, and diagnostic cerebral and spinal angiography.

He is an active member of the SNIS, WSO, IAN, IEA, IMDS, and AAN, and consults in English and Hindi.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Acute Stroke Endovascular Treatment in Gurugram

A flagship area of practice, focused on time-critical, life-saving stroke care:

• Mechanical Thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke
• IV Thrombolysis (clot-busting therapy)
• Acute stroke triage and code stroke management
• Bridging therapy (IV thrombolysis + thrombectomy)
• Posterior circulation (basilar artery) stroke intervention
• Tandem occlusion treatment
• 24x7 stroke-ready care coordination

Carotid and Cerebrovascular Intervention

A specialised area for stroke prevention and recurrent stroke:

• Carotid Artery Stenting for carotid stenosis
• Intracranial Stenting for symptomatic stenosis
• Recurrent Stroke evaluation and management
• Vertebral artery stenting
• Subclavian steal syndrome intervention

Brain Aneurysm and Subarachnoid Haemorrhage

A high-precision sub-specialty for ruptured and unruptured aneurysms:

• Brain Aneurysm Treatment (endovascular coiling)
• Flow Diverter Stent placement for complex aneurysms
• Stent-Assisted Coiling
• Balloon-Assisted Coiling
• Subarachnoid Haemorrhage (SAH) management
• Ruptured aneurysm emergency intervention
• Multidisciplinary aneurysm board participation

AV Malformation and AV Fistula Treatment

A complex sub-specialty requiring advanced endovascular skills:

• Cerebral AV Malformation (AVM) Embolisation
• Dural AV Fistula (DAVF) treatment
• Spinal AV Malformation management
• Spinal AV Fistula embolisation
• Pre-surgical AVM embolisation
• Multimodal AVM management (endovascular, surgery, radiosurgery coordination)

Diagnostic Cerebral and Spinal Angiography

• Diagnostic Cerebral Angiogram (DSA)
• Spinal Angiogram
• Pre-operative vascular mapping
• Vasospasm evaluation post-SAH
• Tumour vascularity assessment for embolisation planning
• Pre-embolisation tumour angiography

General Neurology Practice

Beyond neurointervention, comprehensive neurology consultation for:

• Stroke prevention and risk-factor management
• Vasculitis (CNS) evaluation and treatment
• Headache and Migraine management
• Epilepsy and Seizure disorders including Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) consultation
• Movement Disorders (Parkinson's disease, tremor, dystonia)
• Multiple Sclerosis and demyelinating disorders
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Memory disorders and Dementia

Conditions Treated

• Acute ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke
• Brain Aneurysm (ruptured and unruptured)
• Carotid Stenosis
• Recurrent Stroke
• CNS Vasculitis
• Subarachnoid Haemorrhage
• Cerebral AV Malformations
• Dural and Spinal AV Fistulas
• TIA (Transient Ischaemic Attack)
• Headaches and Migraine
• Seizures and Epilepsy
• Movement Disorders

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Mukesh Kumar holds qualifications from two of India's most prestigious medical institutions, including AFMC and AIIMS Delhi:

• MBBS from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (2003)
• MD Internal Medicine from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune (2012)
• DM Neurology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (2020)
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuro Intervention from Paras Hospital, Gurugram (2024)

He is an active member of the Society of Neuro Interventional Surgery (SNIS), World Stroke Organization (WSO), Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN), Indian Epilepsy Association (IEA), International Movement Disorder Society (IMDS), and American Academy of Neurology (AAN).

Awards and Honours

Dr M Kumar has received recognition both from the Indian Armed Forces and academic medicine:

• General Officer Commanding-in-Chief Northern Command Commendation for dedicated service in the Indian Army
• Distinction in DM Neurology at AIIMS, New Delhi
• Winner of HIV Quiz during MD Medicine at AFMC, Pune
• Active research contributor with publications in prominent peer-reviewed neurology and neurointervention journals

Patient Experiences

Dr Mukesh Kumar has consistently received strong patient ratings (96% rating, 95% recommendation on HexaHealth). Patients and families particularly appreciate his prompt decision-making in emergency stroke care, calm explanation of complex neurological conditions, and disciplined Armed Forces Medical training-led approach, especially for acute stroke, brain aneurysm, and recurrent stroke cases.

Current Hospital Affiliations and Past Experience

Dr Mukesh Kumar currently serves as Additional Consultant, Neuro Interventional Surgery at Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram. Consultation timings: Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Consultation fee: ₹1,200.

Before his current role, Dr Kumar built his career across some of India's most respected institutions:

• Consultant, Department of Neuro Intervention at Paras Hospital, Gurugram (during his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuro Intervention)
• Consultant Neurologist, Army Medical Corps – serving across Command Hospitals and apex hospitals of the Indian Army
• DM Neurology Trainee at AIIMS, New Delhi (training period)
• MD Internal Medicine Trainee at AFMC, Pune (training period)

About Artemis Hospital, Gurugram

Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurugram, is a 525,000 sq. ft. multispecialty tertiary care hospital and the first JCI and NABH accredited super speciality hospital in Gurgaon. Established in 2007 by the promoters of the Apollo Tyres Group, the hospital houses one of North India's most advanced Neurosciences Centres, with 24x7 stroke-ready services, biplane cathlab for neuro intervention, dedicated neuro ICU, and integrated neurosurgery, neurology and neurorehabilitation teams, serving patients across India and more than 100 countries.

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