Dr. Prashant Makhija

Dr Prashant Makhija is a consultant neurologist at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, with over 22 years of experience in medicine. He holds dual specialization in neurology and internal medicine, with additional fellowship training in epilepsy and sleep medicine.

Dr Prashant Makhija neurologist Mumbai has treated more than 3,500 patients across his career. His clinical expertise covers stroke, epilepsy, headache disorders, sleep disorders, Parkinson's disease, dementia, and neuropathy.

Specialty Areas and Treatments :

Dr Prashant Makhija provides diagnosis and management for a comprehensive range of neurological conditions at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai.

Stroke Management in Mumbai

• Dr Makhija manages both ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke, including acute stroke intervention, post-stroke rehabilitation planning, and long-term secondary prevention strategies.

Epilepsy Treatment

• Dr Prashant Makhija epilepsy specialist Mumbai offers evidence-based management for all forms of epilepsy in adults. This includes diagnostic evaluation with EEG and neuroimaging, antiepileptic drug therapy, and management of drug-resistant epilepsy.

Headache and Migraine Treatment

• Dr P Makhija provides evaluation and treatment for chronic and episodic headache disorders, including migraine, cluster headache, and tension-type headache.

Sleep Disorders Treatment in Mumbai

Doctor Prashant Makhija holds fellowship training in sleep medicine. He manages conditions including:

• Obstructive sleep apnoea
• Insomnia
• Restless legs syndrome
• Narcolepsy
• Circadian rhythm disorders
• Other sleep-wake disturbances

Movement Disorders and Dementia

• Dr Makhija provides clinical management for Parkinson's disease, tremor, dystonia, and other movement disorders. He also evaluates and manages cognitive decline and dementia, including Alzheimer's disease.

Neuropathy and Nerve Disorders

• Dr Prashant Makhija manages peripheral neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, and other conditions affecting the peripheral nervous system, including brachial plexus injuries and related nerve disorders.

Additional Neurological Conditions

Dr P Makhija also manages the following:

• Meningitis and encephalitis
• Myelitis
• Brain tumours (neurological evaluation and medical management)
• Neurosyphilis
• Myasthenia gravis and other neuromuscular conditions

Education and Qualifications

Dr P Makhija completed his MBBS from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, in 2004. He went on to earn an MD in General Medicine from Awadesh Pratap Singh University in 2008, followed by a DM in Neurology from the University of Delhi in 2014.

He further completed a Fellowship in Epilepsy and Sleep Medicine from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre in 2017.

Awards and Achievements

Doctor Prashant Makhija has received the following awards:

• Young Investigator Award from the World Stroke Organization (2016)
• International Sleep Disorder Specialist recognition from the World Sleep Society
• Budur Krishna Murthy Silver Jubilee Conference Award
• NIMHANS Internship Award (Goasleep 2017)

Professional Memberships

• Maharashtra Medical Council (Registration No 2017115343)
• Neuro Critical Society of America
• World Sleep Academy

Hospital and Career

Dr Prashant Makhija currently practises as a Consultant Neurologist at Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai Central, with a consultation fee of Rs 2,000. He also consults at Allied Doctors House, Mumbai.

OPD timings at Wockhardt Hospital are Monday to Saturday, 12 pm to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm (Wednesday: 4 pm to 5 pm only). It is advisable to confirm availability before visiting.

He previously served as Consultant Neurologist at SevenHills Hospital, Mumbai, and at QI Spine Clinic, Punjabi Bagh, Delhi. His earlier training positions include Senior Resident in Neurology at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS), Delhi, Senior Resident at Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital and University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, and Senior Resident in Medicine at Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi.

Dr Prashant speaks English and Hindi.

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