Dr. Rahul Gunde

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Qualifications & Education:

• MBBS, MD (Gen. Medicine), DM (Neurology)

Profile Overview:

Dr. Rahul Gunde is a Consultant Neurologist with over 10 years of experience in medicine, including specialized training in Neurology. He completed his MBBS from the meritorious Gandhi Medical College, Hyderabad, his MD in General Medicine from Mamata Medical College, Khammam, and his DM in Neurology from Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Bangalore, where he was awarded Best Outgoing Student. During his DM residency, he received the Bangalore Neurological Society Award for Best Presentation in both 2022 and 2024 for two separate case series.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, he played an active role in critical care management at Sigma Hospitals, Jeedimetla, successfully treating over 1,000 patients before going on to pursue super-specialty training in Neurology.

Dr. Rahul Gunde specializes in the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic neurological conditions, including stroke, epilepsy, and neuromuscular disorders, with particular expertise in electrophysiological diagnostics. He also has significant training exposure to neuroendovascular interventions, having assisted in numerous cases involving carotid stenting, mechanical thrombectomy, and aneurysm coiling during his residency.

Areas of Expertise:

• Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disorders — Acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke management, IV thrombolysis, stroke risk stratification, secondary prevention strategies, and management of TIA and carotid stenosis
• Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders — Diagnosis and long-term management of epilepsy, status epilepticus, first-seizure evaluation, and anti-epileptic drug optimization
• Neuromuscular Disorders — Evaluation and management of peripheral neuropathies, myopathies, and neuromuscular junction disorders
• Electrophysiology (EEG, EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies) — Interpretation of routine and video EEG, EMG, and nerve conduction studies for diagnosis of epilepsy, neuropathies, and myopathic conditions
• Advanced Neuroimaging Interpretation — MRI brain and spine, CT myelography, and 3D CISS imaging for precise localization of neurological pathology
• Neurocritical & Emergency Neurology — Management of acute neurological emergencies including status epilepticus, acute stroke, and raised intracranial pressure, with intracranial pressure monitoring
• Procedural Neurology — Lumbar puncture, botulinum toxin injections (including for post-stroke spasticity and dystonia), and other diagnostic/therapeutic neurological procedures
• OPD-Based Interventional Care — Ultrasound-guided carpal tunnel hydrodissection and shoulder hydrodissection for adhesive capsulitis and arthritis-related pain
• Neuroendovascular Exposure — Training-level exposure to carotid stenting, mechanical thrombectomy, and aneurysm coiling, gained through assisting in endovascular cases during residency
• General & Internal Medicine Foundation — Strong grounding in general medicine from MD training and Senior Residency, supporting comprehensive management of neurological patients with coexisting systemic illness

Philosophy of Care:

Dr. Rahul Gunde is committed to patient-centred, evidence-based neurological care — combining precise diagnostics with clear communication to guide patients through complex conditions with confidence

Languages Known:

Telugu, Hindi, English, Bengali, and Kannada.