Dr. Praveen Sharma P

Overview

A highly skilled Neurologist, Dr. Praveen Sharma P is known for his utmost commitment and precision towards Movement Disorders, with a particular focus on Parkinson’s Disease. With extensive educational qualifications and a passion for improving patient care, Dr. Sharma has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of Neurology. Dr. Praveen Sharma P has honed his expertise through a post-doctoral fellowship in movement disorders at NIMHANS, where he actively participated in 20 Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries. Dr. Sharma presently serves as Consultant – Movement Disorder Specialist at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore. Earlier, he has worked as an Associate Neurology Consultant at another city hospital. In his year-long professional career, Dr Praveen Sharma P has remained dedicated to enhancing awareness and management of Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders, aiming to provide optimal care and improve patient outcomes. He is well-known for his cordial demeanour with a touch of empathy among his patients.

Education

• MBBS: M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Batch of 2006
• MD General Medicine: Bangalore Medical College, Batch of 2014
• DM Neurology: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Batch of 2018
• Post-doctoral Fellowship in Movement Disorders: NIMHANS, 2021-22

Honors & Awards

• Conducted research on the role of Interleukin-33 in the pathophysiology of Guillain-Barre syndrome for the DM Neurology Thesis.
• Published retrospective studies on battery replacement characteristics of patients with Parkinson’s disease and factors influencing battery drain, as well as clinical and genetic profiles of patients with probable genetic Parkinson’s disease.
• Actively participated in 20 DBS surgeries at NIMHANS.

Area of Expertise

• Holistic Management of Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders
• Diagnosis and evaluation of genetic movement disorders
• Patient selection for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Pre-DBS evaluation
• Botulinum toxin injections, including EMG-guided injection.
• Electrophysiology, encompassing nerve conduction studies, RNS, and EMG