Dr K M Hassan is a renowned Neurologist with an experience of 35 years in medical profession and over two decades in field of Neurology. Dr K M Hassan is currently working as Director Neurology at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Noida, Delhi NCR.
Dr K M Hassan completed his MBBS from the prestigious Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), University of Pune in 1990, obtained his MD (Medicine) from AFMC, University of Pune in 1998, and the Diplomate of National Board (Medicine) from National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 2000. He trained in DM (Neurology) at the prestigious Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh from 2003 to 2006. He has qualified the coveted Specialty Certificate Examination (SCE) in Neurology of Federation of Royal Colleges of Physicians, UK. For his brilliant academic record, exemplary professional work and scientific contributions, he was awarded Fellowship of Royal College of Physicians (Edinburgh) in 2020.
He participated in advanced training programmes on Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders. He attended European Continuing Medical Training on Deep Brain Stimulation for Movement Disorders in Oct 2019 in Mumbai. He has attended Queen Square Movement Disorders Short Course on Movement Disorders and Workshops on Deep Brain Stimulation and Botulinum Toxin Injections at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, London in Nov 2019.
Dr K M Hassan is a leading expert in acute stroke care and stroke thrombolysis. He has a vast experience in treating various neurological emergencies like acute headache disorders, vertigo, status epilepticus, encephalopathy, meningitis, encephalitis including autoimmune encephalitis, acute neuromuscular conditions like Guillain Barre syndrome & myasthenia gravis, demyelinating disorders, and other acute neurological conditions.
Dr Hassan is highly skilled in treating chronic neurological conditions like headache disorders, epilepsy, cerebrovascular disease, dementia, Parkinson’s disease & other extrapyramidal disorders, multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular disorders (peripheral neuropathies, myopathies, myasthenia), and musculoskeletal pain syndromes like cervical and lumbar spondylosis.
Dr K M Hassan is one of the early pioneers from India on Hirayama Disease. His research work on Hirayama Disease has been widely acclaimed and cited. He has the unique distinction of having co-authored International Guidelines on diagnosis of Hirayama Disease.
Dr Hassan is vastly experienced and highly skilled in botulinum toxin therapy (Botox) for conditions like hemifacial spasm, blepharospasm, cervical dystonia, oro-mandibular dystonia, writer’s cramps, post-stroke spasticity, chronic migraine, and cerebral palsy.
Dr Hassan has a keen interest in neurophysiology and he personally supervises and reports the results from electrophysiology laboratory which conducts tests like EEG, Video EEG, NCS, EMG, VEP.
He is Professor of Medicine approved by Medical Council of India, New Delhi, and Faculty for Doctorate of National Board (DrNB) – Neurology Programme approved by National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS), New Delhi.
Dr K M Hassan has earned the reputation of an astute Neurologist who focusses on thorough clinical evaluation and a comprehensive care plan for his patients. He is popular among his patients and colleagues for his compassion and professional competence. For his professional dedication and commitment to patient care, Dr Hassan has been conferred with several awards and citations.
- Stroke, Headaches, Epilepsy
- Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis, Neuro-immunology
- Parkinson’s Disease, Dystonias, Other Movement Disorders
- Neuromuscular Disorders (neuropathy, myopathy, myasthenia gravis, etc.)
- Neuromuscular pain syndromes – cervical and lumbar spondylosis
- BOTOX therapy
Clinical Experience
- Max Super Speciality Hospital, Noida (Formerly Jaypee Hospital, Noida) (2018 – Present)
- Senior Consultant Neurologist at Yatharth Superspeciality Hospital, Noida (May 2017 – May 2018)
- Consultant Neurologist & Unit Head at King Saud Medical City, Riyadh (May 2016 – Apr 2017)
- Prof Med & Consultant Neurologist at Sharda University, Greater Noida (Nov 2015 – May 2016)
- Senior Consultant Neurologist at Medanta Hospital, Ranchi (Apr 2015 – Oct 2015)
- Associate Prof / Prof Med & Classified Specialist / Senior Advisor Neurology at AFMC and Command Hospital at Chandimandir, Pune & Kolkata (2006 – 2015)
- Senior Resident in Neurology, PGIMER, Chandigarh (2003 – 2006)
- Medical Officer, Senior Resident in Medicine, Physician (1991 – 2003)
Awards & Certificate
- TIMES Healthcare Achiever’s Award in Legend Category for Neurology by Times of India in 2018
- Certificate of Excellence – Special Mention – Research by Education Expo TV CRS Research Wing for Excellence in Professional Education and Industry Academic Brilliance Awards 2014
- Commandant’s Certificate of Appreciation in 2014 at Command Hospital Eastern Command Kolkata
- Chief of Army Staff Commendation Medal in 2014 for Exemplary Service
- Commandant’s Certificate of Appreciation in 2009 at Command Hospital Southern Command Pune
- UCB Academic Scholarship for Neurosciences for the year 2005 at PGIMER Chandigarh
- Certificate of Recognition from European Dana Alliance for the Brain for participation in Brain Awareness Week in Mar 2005
- Society for Education Employment and Development (SEED) Certificate of Appreciation for Excellent Services rendered in 1999
- Brig I P Bhalla Memorial Gold Medal for Best Research Work on Dissertation for MD Exam in 1998 at AFMC Pune
- Lt Gen J C Chatterjee Memorial Silver Medal for First Position in First Year of MD (Medicine) in 1996 at AFMC Pune
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh
Life Member of Indian Stroke Association
Life Member of Indian Academy of Neurology
Life Member of Neurological Society of India
Life Member of Association of Physicians of India