Dr. Sumitava Samanta

Dr Sumitava Samanta is a Senior Consultant Neurologist at Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur and EM Bypass, Kolkata, with 24 years of experience in movement disorders, epilepsy, stroke, headache, and neuromuscular conditions.

He is a Gold Medalist in DM Neurology and is recognised for his expertise in Parkinson's disease, autoimmune neurological disorders, and advanced botulinum toxin therapy, with memberships in the Indian Academy of Neurology, Neurological Society of India, and the American Academy of Neurology.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Bengali.

Area of Expertise

Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Disease

Patients with Parkinson's disease, dystonia, tremor, and related movement disorders are evaluated and managed with specialist neurological care:

• Parkinson's disease diagnosis and management
• Dystonia assessment and botulinum toxin therapy
• Tremor evaluation and treatment
• Movement disorder rehabilitation strategies
• Long-term movement disorder monitoring

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

Patients with epilepsy including drug-resistant cases are managed with advanced diagnostic and personalised treatment approaches:

• Epilepsy diagnosis and management
• Drug-resistant epilepsy evaluation
• EEG and video EEG monitoring
• Seizure disorder long-term management
• Epilepsy medication optimisation

Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease

Patients with acute and chronic cerebrovascular conditions are managed with evidence-based stroke protocols and rehabilitation-oriented care:

• Acute ischaemic stroke thrombolysis
• Haemorrhagic stroke management
• Vascular brain disease assessment
• Post-stroke rehabilitation planning
• Long-term cerebrovascular disease monitoring

Headache and Migraine

Patients with primary and secondary headache disorders are assessed and managed with preventive and acute therapeutic strategies:

• Migraine preventive and acute therapy
• Cluster headache management
• Chronic daily headache treatment
• Headache disorder diagnosis
• Otoneurology and vertigo evaluation

Neuromuscular Disorders and Spasticity

Patients with neuromuscular conditions and spasticity are evaluated and managed with specialist diagnostic and therapeutic interventions:

• Neuromuscular disorder assessment
• EMG and nerve conduction studies
• Spasticity management including botulinum toxin
• Peripheral nerve conduction studies
• Neuromuscular rehabilitation planning

Autoimmune and Demyelinating Disorders

Patients with autoimmune neurological conditions are managed with immunotherapy and long-term disease-modifying treatment:

• Multiple sclerosis diagnosis and management
• Autoimmune encephalitis evaluation
• Myasthenia gravis management
• Disease-modifying therapy for MS
• Lumbar puncture and CSF analysis

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, North Bengal Medical College and Hospital, Siliguri (2002)
• MD General Medicine, West Bengal University of Health Sciences (2008)
• DM Neurology, IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata (2012), Gold Medalist
• Medical Registration, West Bengal Medical Council, No. 58022 (2002)

Dr Samanta is a member of the Indian Academy of Neurology, Neurological Society of India, American Academy of Neurology, and the Indian Association of Neurosciences.

Experience and Affiliations

Current

• Senior Consultant, Neurology, Manipal Hospitals, EM Bypass, Kolkata
• Consultant, Manipal Hospitals, Mukundapur, Kolkata
• Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Anandapur, Kolkata
• Consultant, Suraksha Clinic and Diagnostic, Jadavpur, Kolkata

Previous

• Consultant, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kankurgachi, Kolkata

Awards and Academic Contributions

• Gold Medal in DM Neurology
• Senior Prosector in Microbiology and Junior Prosector in Physiology during MBBS training
• Speaker at national neurology conferences
• Active researcher with peer-reviewed publications in movement disorders, epilepsy, and stroke

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