Doctor Profile
Dr. Sumit Singh Chief - Neurology
Brain Diseases / Neurology
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, India
33 years of experience
About Dr. Sumit Singh
- Dr. Sumit Singh is one of India’s most experienced neurologists with 33+ years of clinical excellence. Currently serving as Chief of Neurology at Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, he is globally recognized for his expertise in treating complex movement disorders and Parkinson’s disease.
- He was the first neurologist in India to use Botulinum Toxin (Botox) for treating headaches in 2002 and later applied it for trigeminal neuralgia and other movement disorders. Dr Singh is known for his remarkable diagnostic skills, earning him a great reputation among his patients for accurate and effective treatment.
- Dr. Sumit Singh, senior neurologist at Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, is widely recognized for his expertise in Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders, offering advanced treatments like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) to improve mobility and quality of life.
- He is one of the few neurologists in India skilled in Botox therapy for neurological disorders, providing targeted relief for Writer’s cramp, dystonia, hemifacial spasm, and spasticity management.
- Dr. Singh’s clinical research in Myasthenia Gravis and Multiple Sclerosis has led to the development of enhanced plasma exchange protocols, making him a preferred choice for patients seeking effective and personalized neurological care in India.
- Most of the patients often feel reassured and supported throughout their treatment, as he makes sure they are comfortable and informed at every step. This combination of medical expertise and genuine care for his patients makes Dr. Sumit Singh highly respected in his field.
Education and Training
- Graduated with MBBS from the renowned Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College, Jhansi in 1991, laying a strong foundation in medical sciences.
- Pursued MD in Medicine at the esteemed Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, Meerut in 1996, refining expertise in internal medicine.
- Achieved specialisation with a DM in Neurology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi in 1999, exemplifying excellence in neurological care.
Awards & Achievements
Awarded with “BL Soni Gold Medal” For Best Resident Neurology – 1997.
Awarded with “BL Soni Book Prize” – 1999.
Received – “Best Resident Award” – 1999.
Co-authored – Coexistent of muscle-specific tyrosine kinase and acetylcholine receptor antibodies in a myasthenia gravis patient – 2010.
Co-authored – Limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2A in India – 2010.
Dr. Sumit Singh boasts an impressive academic portfolio with 104 publications in peer-reviewed journals and contributions to 14 book chapters.
Area of Expertise
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Headache Management
- Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
- Parkinson’s disease
- Dystonia
- Writer’s Cramp
- Movement Disorders and Spasticity
- Deep Brain Stimulation
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Nerve and Muscle Disorders
- Plasma Exchange
- Botox for Headache
- Trigeminal Neuralgi
- Injections for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Spasmodic Torticollis
- Blepharospasm
- Hemifacial Spasm
- Neuropathies
Work Experience
- Currently, Dr. Sumit Singh is working as Chief, the Neurology Dept – at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon India.
- Formerly, Director in Neurology at Medanta – The Medicity Hospital, Gurgaon, India, 2009 to 2016.
Professional Memberships
- Indian Academy of Neurology
- International Headache Society
- Movement Disorders Society
- Indian Medical Association
- Movement Disorders Society Of India
- Neurological Society of India
- Delhi Neurological Association