Dr. Vishal Salave

Dr Vishal Sawale is a highly experienced Consultant Neurologist and Stroke Specialist in Karad with 16+ years of clinical experience in diagnosing and managing complex disorders of the brain, spine, nerves, and muscles.

He completed his MBBS from Government Medical College, Latur, followed by MD in General Medicine. He later pursued his super-speciality degree, DM in Neurology, from the Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Bangur Institute of Neurosciences), Kolkata.

He currently serves as Consultant Neurologist and Director of the Stroke Programme at Medicover Hospital, Nashik, and as Consultant Neurologist at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Karad.

He is widely recognised for his profound clinical knowledge, quick decision-making in neurological emergencies, and a strong commitment to evidence-based, patient-centred care. He has a special interest in acute stroke management and thrombolysis, helping patients not only survive but also prevent long-term neurological disability.

If you are searching for the best neurologist in Karad or a trusted stroke specialist, Dr Sawale offers expert care for brain and spine disorders, epilepsy, stroke, headaches, and long-term neurological management.

He consults in English, Hindi, Marathi, and Bengali.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Vishal Sawale specialises in comprehensive neurological care with expertise in stroke management, brain and spine disorders, and complex neurological diseases.

Stroke and Neurocritical Care

• Acute stroke management
• Thrombolysis for stroke
• Paralysis evaluation and treatment
• Prevention of long-term neurological disability

Brain and Spine Disorders

• Brain tumours
• Trauma and head injury
• Back pain and spine disorders
• Neuro-infections and inflammatory brain diseases

Epilepsy and Seizure Care

• Epilepsy diagnosis and management
• Long-term seizure control
• Treatment planning for recurrent seizures

Headache and Movement Disorders

• Migraine and chronic headache management
• Vertigo evaluation and treatment
• Parkinsonism and movement disorder care

Nerve, Muscle, and Cognitive Disorders

• Neuropathy diagnosis and treatment
• Nerve and muscle disorders
• Dementia and memory-related disorders
• Neurodegenerative disorders

Paediatric and Rehabilitative Neurology

• Paediatric neurology care
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Long-term neurological follow-up care

Professional Experience

Current Affiliations:

• Consultant Neurologist and Director of Stroke Programme, Medicover Hospital, Nashik
• Consultant Neurologist, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Karad

Previous Affiliations:

• Consultant and Head, Department of Neurology, Wockhardt Hospitals, Nashik
• Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, Grant Medical College and Sir JJ Group of Hospitals, Mumbai
• Senior Resident, Department of Medicine, ESIC Hospital and PGIMSR, Andheri

Credentials and Qualifications

Educational Background

• MBBS from Government Medical College, Latur
• MD in General Medicine
• DM in Neurology from the Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (Bangur Institute of Neurosciences), Kolkata

Professional Memberships

• Maharashtra Association of Neurology (MAN)
• Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Awards and Achievements

• Best Presenter Award at Movement Disorders Society of India Conference (MDSICON), 2018
• 1st Prize in Dr SD Deodhar All India Intercollegiate Postgraduate Rheumatology Quiz Competition, Indian Rheumatology Association, 2014

Research and Publications

Dr Vishal Sawale has authored several national and international scientific papers on neurology and stroke care, contributing to research in areas such as acute stroke, aphasia, epilepsy, and complex neurological disorders.

• Determinants of complications in first-ever acute stroke patients (Signa Vitae, 2021)
• Wernicke’s aphasia in a young stroke female with antiphospholipid syndrome — first case report from India
• Chorea-ballism in heteroplasmic MELAS syndrome with A3251G mutation (Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2019)
• Status epilepticus with bilateral middle cerebral artery infarction after viper bite (Annals of African Medicine, 2019)
• Guillain-Barré syndrome following scrub typhus (Neurology India, 2014)
  

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Consult Dr Vishal Sawale at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital (A Unit of Manipal Hospitals), Karad. Book an appointment for expert care in stroke management, epilepsy, brain and spine disorders, headache treatment, and comprehensive neurological services.