Dr. Varun Manjunath is a leading Neurologist in Bangalore with 8 years of dedicated experience, including 2 years as a specialist. He specializes in a wide range of neurological disorders and is highly skilled in diagnosing and treating conditions such as headaches, stroke, Parkinson's disease, vertigo, seizures, and autoimmune neurological disorders, including Guillain-Barré syndrome, multiple sclerosis, and autoimmune encephalitis.
Work Experience
- Overall Experience: 8 years (2 years as a specialist)
- Expertise in advanced electrophysiological procedures, including EEG, NCS, EMG, and VEP.
- Significant experience managing neuroinfectious diseases, dementia, sleep disorders, and functional neurological conditions.
Education
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DM in Neurology
Topiwala National Medical College and B.Y.L Nair Hospital, Mumbai (2019)
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MD in General Medicine
Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Bangalore (2016)
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MBBS
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (VIMS and RC) andRajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2009)
Fellowship & Memberships
- Certification in Advanced Management of Neurological Diseases, Harvard Medical School
- Neuro E-zone course, Boston University School of Medicine (2022)
- Certification in ECG, Johns Hopkins University
- [Other relevant memberships]
Awards, Achievements & Recognitions
- 1st place in World Headache Society competition at NIMHANS (2024)
- Torrent Young Scholar Award (TYSA) in Neurology (2022)
- Best Paper Presentation on Hereditary Diffuse Leuko-encephalopathy, Bombay Neurology Association Meet (2021)
- Award for Best Paper Presentation on COVID-19 Triggered Autoimmune Neurological Manifestations, SHINE Neurology (2021)
- Recognition as a COVID Warrior in Mumbai (2020)
- Torrent Young Scholar Award (TYSA) in General Medicine, 1st place at the Zonal Level (2018)
- V Parameshwara Award for Best Platform Presentation, KAPICON (2017)
- 1st place in a Quiz on World Oncology Day (2013)
Talks & Publications
- Investigated the clinical profile of neurological manifestations of COVID-19 during hospitalization.
- Participated in ALITHOS, an open-labelled multicentric extension study focusing on the long-term safety and effectiveness of ofatumumab in RRMS subjects.
- Explored the correlation between Obstructive Sleep Apnea and Metabolic Syndrome.
Areas of Expertise
- Headache
- Stroke
- Parkinson's Disease
- Giddiness (Vertigo)
- Seizure
- Altered Sensorium (Delirium)
- Immune-Mediated Diseases: Guillain-Barré Syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, CIDP, Autoimmune Encephalitis
- Electrophysiological Procedures: EEG, NCS, EMG, VEP
- Neuroinfectious Diseases: Meningitis, Encephalitis
- Dementia
- Sleep Disorders
- Functional Neurology
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