Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal is a highly distinguished Neurologist and Epilepsy Specialist with over 15 years of clinical excellence. Currently serving at the Center of Excellence for Neurosciences at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, he is recognized for his profound expertise in managing complex, drug-resistant epilepsy. An alumnus of India’s apex medical institute, AIIMS New Delhi, and having received advanced training at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic in the USA, Dr. Agarwal offers international patients access to the most sophisticated neurological treatments and diagnostic evaluations available today.
Dr. Amit Kumar Agarwal is celebrated for bringing advanced, evidence-based treatment modalities to patients who have lost hope due to medication-resistant neurological conditions.
- Elite National Foundation: He completed his super-specialization (DM in Neurology) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, where he ranked 4th in the highly competitive all-India entrance examination.
- International Clinical Mastery: To further refine his expertise, he underwent specialized training at the Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, and the Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi. This global exposure ensures his treatment protocols align with the highest international standards.
- Master of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy: Dr. Agarwal is a leading authority on managing seizures that do not respond to standard medications. He provides comprehensive pre-surgical evaluations to determine if patients are candidates for advanced, life-changing procedures like Epilepsy Surgery.
- Research & Innovation: As a recipient of the prestigious 2019 ILAE Neurobiology Commission Bursary, he remains at the cutting edge of neurological research, continually striving to achieve completely “seizure-free and drug-free” outcomes for his patients.
Dr. Agarwal provides a complete spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic care for central and peripheral nervous system disorders.
Conditions & Diseases Treated:
- Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Specialized care for complex and drug-resistant cases.
- Movement Disorders: Parkinson’s Disease, tremors, and dystonia.
- Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases: Acute stroke management and post-stroke neurological rehabilitation.
- Headaches & Nerve Pain: Comprehensive management of chronic nerve pain and severe headache syndromes.
- Cognitive Disorders: Evaluation and treatment of memory loss and forgetfulness.
Specialized Procedures & Services:
- Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation: Detailed clinical mapping and monitoring to identify the exact origin of seizures in the brain to determine surgical viability.
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Management: Programming and medical management for patients undergoing DBS for Parkinson’s or Epilepsy.
- Ketogenic Diet Therapy: Implementing specialized medical diets to safely control seizures when medications fail.
- Advanced EEG Monitoring: High-precision electroencephalogram interpretation for accurate diagnosis.
- Botulinum Toxin Therapy: For chronic migraines and severe spasticity/movement disorders.
Dr. Agarwal brings a wealth of knowledge gained from training and practicing at some of the most prestigious medical institutes in India and the United States:
- Senior Consultant & Assistant Professor: Amrita Hospital, Faridabad (Current).
- Neurology Training: Completed rigorous DM Neurology training at the apex institute of India, AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi.
- Advanced Epilepsy Training: Trained extensively in comprehensive epilepsy care at the renowned Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.
- International Exposure: Gained specialized clinical exposure at the world-renowned Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA, ensuring his protocols match global standards.
Awards & Recognitions
Dr. Agarwal’s dedication to neurosciences and research has earned him notable academic and professional accolades:
- International Recognition: Recipient of the prestigious 2019 ILAE (International League Against Epilepsy) Neurobiology Commission Bursary.
- Academic Excellence: Ranked 4th all over India in the highly competitive AIIMS DM Neurology Entrance Examination (December 2012).
- Research Contributor: Actively involved in ongoing research aimed at making patients entirely seizure-free and drug-free.
- PDF (Post-Doctoral Fellowship) in Epilepsy: Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences.
- PDCC (Post-Doctoral Certificate Course) in Epilepsy: Specialized certification in comprehensive epilepsy management.
- DM (Neurology): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
- MD (General Medicine): Recognized Indian Medical University.
- MBBS: Recognized Indian Medical University.
