Dr Akshatha Hegde

Dr Akshatha Hegde works at Manipal Hospitals Whitefield, Bengaluru, bringing strong academic credentials (MBBS, MD, DrNB in Neurology) and a focus on neurology areas such as stroke, headaches, cognition and demyelination. She has presented research at national and international conferences (e.g., a talk on “HSP-like Presentation of Mitochondrial Disease”). She is multilingual (English, Kannada, Hindi, Tulu, Tamil) and places emphasis on patient-centric neurology care. 

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS – Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences
  
• MD – Internal Medicine – AJ Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore
  
• DrNB – Neurology – Manipal Hospital, Bengaluru
  
  

Professional Experience:

• Associate Consultant – Neurology, Manipal Hospitals Whitefield, Bengaluru

Awards & Achievements:

• Secured 6th rank in MD Internal Medicine under RGUHS
  
• 3rd Prize in Bangalore Neurological Update in 2021 & 2022
  
  

Professional Memberships:

• She has delivered talks and presented at recognised neurological society events.
  
  

Publications:

• Presented talk on “HSP-like Presentation of Mitochondrial Disease” (Bangalore Neurological Society 2021)
  
• Poster “Polyneuritis cranialis presenting as an oculopharyngeal subtype of GBS” at Monsoon Summit Kochi 2022
  
  

Video Presentations:

• A video titled “Acute Stroke | Dr Akshatha Hegde | Manipal Hospital Whitefield” is available on YouTube. YouTube

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