Dr. Nitin Kumar Rai

Dr. Nitin Kumar Rai - Expert Neurologist Specializing in Headache, Stroke, and Movement Disorders

Comprehensive Neurological Care for Improved Quality of Life

Dr. Nitin Kumar Rai - Leading Neurologist at Fortis Escort Hospital Heart Institute

Specializing in Headache, Stroke, Movement Disorders, and Epilepsy

• Dr. Nitin Kumar Rai is a highly skilled neurologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and management of various neurological conditions. With a specialization in headache, stroke, movement disorders, and epilepsy, he is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to his patients.

Here are the key highlights of his profile:

• DM (Neurology) from GB Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (GIPMER) Hospital, New Delhi, a renowned institution known for its excellence in neurology.
• Expertise in Headache: Dr. Nitin Kumar Rai has a special interest in the management of different types of headache disorders, including chronic migraines. He offers advanced treatments such as Botox therapy and greater occipital nerve blocks for effective relief.
• Stroke Management: With his in-depth knowledge and experience, Dr. Rai specializes in the management of stroke and provides thrombolytic therapy, a critical treatment to dissolve blood clots and restore blood flow to the brain.

Movement Disorders:

• Dr. Nitin Kumar Rai has successfully treated numerous patients with movement disorders, including focal dystonia, hemifacial spasm, and blepharospasm, using Botox therapy, which helps alleviate muscle spasms and improve quality of life.

Research and Academic Contributions:

• Dr. Rai has actively participated in national conferences, presenting research papers on topics such as clinical profiles, etiology, and outcomes in optic neuritis. He has also delivered informative talks in various forums, showcasing his commitment to advancing the field of neurology.

Area of Expertise:

• Stroke Management and Thrombolysis
• Headache Disorders (Migraine and Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia)
• Demyelinating Disorders (Multiple Sclerosis)
• Epilepsy
• Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders
• Botox Therapy for Migraine and Movement Disorders

Accomplishments:

• Paper presentation at IANCON on the clinical profile, etiology, and outcome in optic neuritis involving 78 eyes, representing a study from a reputable tertiary care center in North India.
• Recognition for Best Poster Presentation at the National Headache Symposium held in Kolkata in 2019.
• Active involvement and participation in international conferences such as the International Liver Transplant Society (ILTS) in Chicago.

Field of Interest:

• Stroke
• Headache Disorders (Migraine and Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgia)
• Demyelinating Disorders (Multiple Sclerosis)
• Epilepsy
• Neuromuscular and Movement Disorders

Previous Experience:

• Senior Resident at GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi, gaining valuable clinical experience and honing his skills in neurology.

Education:

• DM (Neurology) - GB Pant Hospital, MAMC, New Delhi
• MD (Internal Medicine) - PMCH, Patna
• MBBS - North Bengal Medical College, WBUHS, Kolkata