Dr. Atul Prasad: Four Decades of Dedication in Neurology
Experience is key when working through the unpredictable and complex mind of neurology. Dr. Atul Prasad has been and continues to be a trusted neurologist, with simple clinical consistency. Based at BLK Super Speciality Hospital in Rajender Nagar, Delhi, Dr. Prasad has 40 years of medical experience and 32 years as a specialist in neurology. Dr. Prasad is well known for having comprehensive and objective care, which is why he and the team at BLK are regarded as centers of excellence for neurological care in India.
In both patients' and peers' opinions, Dr. Prasad is one of the most competent neurologists in India working today, with a reputation built on patient trust consistent and evidence-based practice.
Education and Qualifications
Prior to completing a DM in Neurology, Dr. Prasad graduated with an MBBS degree.
What he learned in his undergraduate classes gave him a good framework, but his experience treating patients in real clinical settings is what shaped his career. Through his years of seeing every flavour of neurological disease, he has gained expertise in both prevalent and rare nervous system conditions.
"You don't just manage a condition, you manage the person living with it," Dr. Prasad often says at medical conferences, which is a philosophy that grips him to this day.
Specialization
While Dr. Atul Prasad has general expertise, he is especially focused on managing patients with: Parkinson's disease and Movement Disorders Stroke and Neurovascular Emergencies Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders Multiple Sclerosis and Autoimmune Neurology Neuromuscular diseases, such as Myasthenia Gravis Headache and Migraine Management. Dr Prasad aims for long-term care plans and ability, with no symptoms, which improves quality of life for his patients. He, like most neurologists, often cares for patients over years, which likely reflects the degree of trust he builds over time.
Services and Practice Approach
- In case of a visit to Dr. Atul Prasad at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, where he serves as a Senior Consultant Neurologist, but he [also] sees patients by appointment online through sites such as Lybrate.com ( online visits are great, especially for patients who do not live in Delhi).
- Here is what is important when he sees patients:
- Detailed diagnostic imaging and neurophysiology testing
- Individualized treatment plans based on the medical history of the patient
- Continuity of care for patients with chronic or degenerative health problems
- Consultation with other team members and specialists for a full treatment approach.
Patient Education and Awareness
Dr. Prasad is a strong advocate of patient empowerment through knowledge. He has helped create awareness campaigns for stroke prevention, Parkinson's disease management, and early identification of dementia.
On many health forums and webinars, he is very frank and direct, and conveys information simply - this way of taking convoluted conditions and making them easier to understand has helped families make better decisions — a point made by many patients in online reviews.