- Speciality: Neurologist
- Designation: Senior Consultant – Neurologist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology)
- Experience: 40+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Mukul Varma
Dr. Mukul Varma is a distinguished Senior Consultant Neurologist with over 40 years of experience, currently practicing at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi. With a career that spans several decades, Dr. Varma has become an authority in the fields of movement disorders, headaches, and multiple sclerosis. He completed his MBBS, MD (Medicine), and DM (Neurology) from King George’s Medical College, Lucknow, where he also served as a Pool Officer in Neurology. His clinical expertise includes pioneering botulinum toxin treatments for dystonia and establishing the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) program for advanced Parkinson’s disease at Apollo Hospitals.
Dr. Varma is a passionate advocate for advancing neurological care, having participated in numerous national and international conferences. He is a sought-after speaker, panelist, and judge, and has contributed significantly to research with about 20 publications in reputable journals, focusing on Parkinson’s disease, headaches, and multiple sclerosis.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Varma is an adventure enthusiast, enjoying activities such as river rafting, skydiving, and scuba diving. He is also a PADI-certified Open Water Scuba Diver. Dr. Varma’s dedication to patient care, combined with his passion for research and adventure, makes him a well-respected figure in the neurology field.
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant Neurologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (since 1996)
- Previously set up a successful neurology department at Regency Hospital, Kanpur
Specialty & Interests
- Movement disorders
- Headaches
- Multiple sclerosis
- Botulinum toxin treatment for dystonia
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease
Memberships
- Life member of Indian Academy of Neurology
- Indian Epilepsy Association
- Neurological Society of India
- Movement Disorder Society
Education & Training
- MBBS
- MD (Medicine)
- DM (Neurology) from King George’s Medical College, Lucknow
Honors & Awards
- Initiated botulinum toxin treatment for dystonia
- Established DBS program for Parkinson’s disease at Apollo Hospitals
- Principal investigator in clinical trials on Parkinson’s disease, headache, and multiple sclerosis
Treatments Offered
- Treatment for movement disorders (including dystonia and Parkinson’s disease)
- Management of headaches and migraines
- Multiple sclerosis diagnosis and treatment
- Botulinum toxin therapy for neurological conditions
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for advanced Parkinson’s disease