Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar is a Neurologist, Epilepsy specialist in India/Mumbai & Parkinson's disease specialist in India/Mumbai. He has trained in the best institutions including KEM hospital in Mumbai, Johns Hopkins University in USA, the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF) in USA & Kings College in London. He has been noted as one of the best neurologists in Mumbai by India Today magazine (2020, 2021) & Outlook Magazine (2020, 2022) As a neurologist in Mumbai, he provides treatment for headaches (including Migraine treatment), Stroke (paralysis), memory problems (Dementia), nerve problems such a burning, tingling, imbalance etc. He enjoys treating seemingly medically resistant cases of Epilepsy with medication adjustment. For truly resistant cases, he provides Epilepsy surgery in India / Mumbai. All epilepsy surgeries including resective (removal) Epilepsy surgeries in Mumbai are provided. His other passion is providing Parkinson's treatment in Mumbai, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for very selective cases. About Dr. Kharkar Contact / Appointments

Meaning of seizures (fits)

Normal functioning of the brain Our brain is divided up into many different parts. These different brain parts have varied functions. For example: The brain parts in the front do most of the thinking. The brain parts behind the ears store memories. The brain parts just above the ears help us to move our hands … Read more

Seizure Mimics in Children & Adults: Which events can be mistaken for seizures?

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

Can non-seizure events in adults be mistaken for Seizures? Yes! Some events look almost precisely like seizures but are not seizures. These events are called “Seizure Mimics”, and may be mistaken for seizures. There is NO electrical surge in the brain with any of these “Seizure Mimics”. This is an easy error to make, even … Read more

Slowing Parkinson’s Progression [parkinson’s disease physical exercise], Physiotherapy Exercises For Parkinson’s Disease – drkharkar

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

The medications we have for Parkinson’s disease are very effective in controlling the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. But wouldn’t it be great to have some intervention that would slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease? The process of slowing down Parkinson’s disease by preventing further death of Dopamine-producing cells is called “Neuroprotection”. There are no approved … Read more

Who is a good candidate for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)?

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

Allow me to give you the Patient Criteria for a good DBS candidate upfront. You are the ideal DBS candidate if you fulfil all the following: Go Ahead with DBS Stop & re-consider 1. Your life is significantly hampered, despite taking proper medications 2. If the diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease is sure, and there are … Read more

Meaning of Epilepsy

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

What exactly is Epilepsy? To know the exact meaning of Epilepsy, you need to understand what is a seizure. You can read all about seizures here. In summary, a seizure is a temporary electrical storm in the brain. It is caused by unregulated spikes of electricity. Now: If a person keeps having seizures repeatedly, he/she … Read more

Parkinsons coffee & Vitamin D

Dr. Siddharth Kharkar, MBBS, MD Neurology (ABPN, USA), MHS

The medications we have for Parkinson’s disease are very effective in controlling the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. But wouldn’t it be great to have some intervention that would slow the progression of Parkinson’s disease? 1. Coffee: Drinking coffee may protect against Parkinson’s disease (Saaksjarvi 2007). It may also improve thinking, memory and mood in patients … Read more

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Noted as one of the best Neurologists in Mumbai