Dr Deepa NA

Dr. Deepa N. A. is an accomplished neurologist with over nine years of experience in diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of neurological disorders. She obtained her MBBS from the Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Ballary and her DM in Neurology from the prestigious National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru.

Her clinical expertise spans epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, migraine, and other headache disorders, along with in-depth experience in neuroimaging and neuroinfectious diseases. She is skilled in integrating advanced diagnostic tools, the latest therapeutic interventions, and evidence-based practices to deliver comprehensive neurological care.

Dr. Deepa is recognized for her patient-focused approach, ensuring clear communication, compassionate guidance, and shared decision-making at every step of treatment. She believes in a multidisciplinary model of care, collaborating with other medical specialists to address both the neurological condition and the patient’s overall quality of life.

Area of Expertise
*Stoke
*Epilepsy
*Headache Disorders
*Paediatric Neurology
*Neuromuscular Disorders & Neuroimmunology
*Neuroinfections
*Vertigo
*Movement Disorders

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 Consultant Neurologist

 Sparsh Superspeciality Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore

16 September 2024 – 31 May 2025

 Visiting Consultant

 BGS Medical College and Hospital, Nagarur, Bangalore

 05 December 2024 – Present

 Director – Neurology

 Jayaprabha Medanta Superspeciality Hospital, Kankarbagh, Patna, Bihar

 01 April 2024 – 31 August 2024

 Consultant Neurologist

 Jayaprabha Medanta Superspeciality Hospital, Kankarbagh, Patna, Bihar

 01 May 2021 – 31 March 2024

 Consultant Neurologist

 Sparsh Superspeciality Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore

 03 May 2020 – 14 April 2021

 Consultant Neurologist

 Columbia Asia Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore

 08 July 2018 – 30 April 2020

 Consultant Neurologist

 People Tree Hospitals, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore

 01 November 2016 – 30 June 2018

 Senior Resident – Neurology

Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar

 February 2016 – August 2016

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

Diagnosis and management of a broad spectrum of neurological disorders in both outpatient and

 inpatient settings.- Acute neurological care, including stroke management (intravenous thrombolysis), neurocritical

 care, and rehabilitation.- Skilled in electrodiagnostic procedures: EEG, EMG, NCS, and evoked potentials.- Interpretation of neuroimaging (CT, MRI, angiography).- Proficient in diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including lumbar puncture and

 nerve/muscle/skin biopsies.

 RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

 Thesis:

 The Role of Aquaporin-4 Antibodies in Differentiating Neuromyelitis Optica from Other Central

 Inflammatory Demyelinating Disorders

 Guided by Prof. P. Satishchandra and Dr. Anitha Mahadevan, NIMHANS

 Publication:- Women and Cerebral Venous Thrombosis, in Reviews in Neurology 2016, Indian Academy o Neurology

 ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE

– Involved in training postgraduate students in neurology at NIMHANS during residency.