Dr. Hamsa K M

Dr Hamsa K M is a consultant neurologist in Shimoga with 9 years of experience in stroke neurology, epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, and CNS demyelinating conditions, currently practising at Sahyadri Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Harakere.

Dr Hamsa is a recipient of the PREM NARAIN Memorial Award from Lady Hardinge Medical College for the highest NEET PG rank and the COVID Warrior Award from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, with DM Neurology.

She consults in English and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Stroke Neurology

Patients presenting with acute ischaemic and haemorrhagic stroke are evaluated and managed by Dr Hamsa M with advanced stroke protocols and thrombolytic therapy expertise:

• Acute ischaemic stroke assessment and thrombolysis
• Stroke subtype classification using TOAST criteria
• Haemorrhagic stroke management
• Post stroke rehabilitation planning
• Post stroke spasticity management with botulinum toxin

Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

Patients with epilepsy and acute seizure emergencies are evaluated and managed with structured neurological protocols:

• Epilepsy diagnosis and long term management
• Status epilepticus emergency management
• Anti-epileptic therapy optimisation
• Paediatric epilepsy evaluation
• EEG interpretation and seizure classification

Neuromuscular Disorders

Patients with diseases of peripheral nerves and muscles are assessed and managed by Dr Hamsa K, with clinical and electrophysiological expertise:

• Muscular dystrophy evaluation and management
• Inherited and inflammatory myopathy management
• Myasthenia gravis diagnosis and treatment
• Myasthenic crisis emergency management
• EMG and nerve conduction study interpretation

CNS Demyelinating Disorders

Patients with inflammatory and demyelinating neurological conditions are evaluated and managed with targeted immunological and supportive care:

• Multiple sclerosis diagnosis and management
• Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder management
• Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis care
• MOGAD evaluation and treatment
• Long term demyelinating disorder monitoring

Botulinum Toxin Therapy and Movement Disorders

Patients with hyperkinetic and spastic conditions are managed with precise botulinum toxin injection therapy:

• Botulinum toxin for hemifacial spasm
• Blepharospasm treatment
• Chronic migraine management
• Cervical dystonia treatment
• Cerebral palsy spasticity management

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, SSIMS, Davangere, RGUHS (2017)
• MD Internal Medicine, Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi (2021)
• DM Neurology, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati (2025)
• Certified Lipidologist, Lipid Association of India and International Atherosclerosis Society (2019)
• Acute Critical Care Provider Course, University of Manchester, UK and LHMC
• ACLS and BLS Certified
• Basic Course in Biomedical Research (2024)

Clinical Experience

Current Affiliations

• Sahyadri Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Harakere, Shimoga

Research and Publications

• Gut Brain Axis: A Critical Review of its Influence on Neurological Disorders, IJHRMLP, First Author
• Authored two chapters in APICON Medicine Update textbooks on Thrombolytic Therapy in Acute Ischaemic Stroke and Clinical Spectrum of Primary CNS Demyelinating Disorders
• IANCON Abstract 2024 on Clinical Spectrum in Patients of Myasthenia Gravis at a Tertiary Care Centre in Northeastern India, First Author
• Dementia Subtypes in Northeast India: Is Alzheimer's Still the Dominant Player, under review

Awards and Recognition

• PREM NARAIN Memorial Award, Lady Hardinge Medical College, Highest NEET PG Rank Holder
• COVID Warrior Award, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India
• First Prize, Dr Lopamudra Devi Memorial Award, Poster Presentation on Acute Ischaemic Stroke and TOAST Classification
• Second Prize, Poster Presentation, IACMCON 2019
• Second Prize, Paper Presentation, LAICON 2019
• Fourth Place, All India Quiz, AIIMS 2019
• Bright Star Award, Bhatia Institute, Bangalore, NEET PG
• State Rank 4, Paediatrics, RGUHS Karnataka

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Neurology (since 2024)
• Association of Physicians of India (since 2024)
• Association of Neuroscientists of Eastern India (since 2023)

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