Best Neurologists for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management in Hyderabad, India

This page lists 6 multiple sclerosis (ms) management doctors in Hyderabad, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 6 multiple sclerosis (ms) management doctors in Hyderabad, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management doctors in Hyderabad, India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management doctors

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Dr. Jaydip Ray Chaudhuri

MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology), MNAMS — Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences, FEBN — Fellow, European Board of Neurology, MRCP (Neurology-UK) — Member, Royal College of Physicians, FRCP (EDIN) — Fellow, Royal College of Physicians
Senior Consultant & Head of Department, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda Hyderabad, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 25+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant Neuro Physician and Head of the Department of Neurology at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad.
  • Built over 25 years of clinical practice spanning acute neurology, stroke care, movement disorders, and neuro rehabilitation.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Stroke Treatment & Acute Neurological Emergency Management
  • Post-Stroke Rehabilitation Planning
  • Epilepsy Diagnosis & Medical Management
  • Parkinson's Disease Treatment & Monitoring
  • Dystonia Assessment & Management
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Neurologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, SomajigudaHospital accreditation: NABH
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Dr. M. Jayasree

DM (Neurology), MD (General Medicine), MBBS
Consultant Neurologist, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India18+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 18+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Consultant Neurologist, KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad — August 2017 to present, with a focus on movement disorders, stroke, epilepsy, and neuromuscular conditions.
  • Active member of the DBS and MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) program at KIMS, contributing to patient evaluation, postoperative programming, and long-term management.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Acute Stroke Management (IV Thrombolysis & Mechanical Thrombectomy)
  • EEG (Electroencephalography) for Seizure Evaluation
  • Epilepsy Treatment & Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Management
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) — Patient Evaluation & Post-op Programming
  • MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS) — Patient Assessment
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Neurologist Experience: 18+ YearsHospital Affiliation: KIMS Hospitals, SecunderabadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Praveen Kumar Yada

M.B.B.S., M.D. (General Medicine), D.M. (Neurology)
Consultant Neurologist, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 25+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Currently serving as Consultant Neurologist in the Department of Neurology at KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad.
  • Has built over 25 years of clinical experience managing complex neurological conditions across outpatient and inpatient settings.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Neurological Consultation & Diagnosis
  • Epilepsy Evaluation & Treatment
  • Stroke Assessment & Recovery Management
  • Parkinson's Disease Management
  • Dystonia Management
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Neurologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: KIMS Hospitals, SecunderabadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. S. Sita Jayalakshmi

DM (Neurology), MD (General Medicine), MBBS, ASEPA-ASNA EEG Certification, Neuroimaging in Epilepsy Certificate (VIREPA)
Senior Consultant, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad Hyderabad, India29+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 29+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Senior Consultant Neurologist, KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad — current position, leading neurology and the hospital's epilepsy surgery care programme.
  • Coordinated a comprehensive epilepsy surgery programme at KIMS Hospitals, managing complex surgical epilepsy cases over many years.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Epilepsy diagnosis and medical management
  • Drug-resistant epilepsy evaluation and surgical planning
  • EEG (electroencephalography) interpretation
  • Neuroimaging assessment in epilepsy
  • Stroke treatment and acute neurological intervention
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Neurologist Experience: 29+ YearsHospital Affiliation: KIMS Hospitals, SecunderabadHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Sandeep Nayani

DM (Neurology), MD (General Medicine), MBBS
Consultant Neurologist, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 15+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Currently serving as Consultant Neurologist at Apollo Hospital, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, within the Apollo Health City network.
  • Built over 15 years of progressive clinical experience managing complex neurological conditions across inpatient and outpatient settings.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Epilepsy Evaluation & Seizure Management
  • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Management
  • Parkinson's Disease Treatment & Follow-up
  • Atypical Parkinsonism Evaluation & Management
  • Dystonia Assessment & Management
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Neurologist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
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Dr. Venkata Swamy Pasupula

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Neurology), EEG & Epilepsy Observership, Training in Clinical Neurophysiology, EEG & Epilepsy, Training in Electromyography, EEG & Neurophysiology
Consultant Neurologist and Epileptologist, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist & Epileptologist
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City Hyderabad, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 25+ years of experience in Neurologist & Epileptologist
  • Currently serving as Consultant Neurologist and Epileptologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad.
  • Has held clinical affiliations at Star Hospitals and Care Hospitals, Hyderabad, contributing to neurology services across the city.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Electroencephalography (EEG) — Basic, Paediatric & Advanced
  • Epilepsy Diagnosis & Long-Term Management
  • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Evaluation & Treatment
  • Stroke Acute Management & Recovery Planning
  • Parkinson's Disease Treatment
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Neurologist & Epileptologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech CityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH

Hospitals where these doctors practise

Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda🇮🇳 Somajiguda, Hyderabad, India
Starting from$2,500

Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda

Est. 1989
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) ManagementNeurologyCardiologyOrthopedics
1+
Doctors for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management
4.7
389 reviews
620+
Beds
37+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Jaydip Ray Chaudhuri
KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India
Starting from$2,500

KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad

Est. 2000
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) ManagementNeurologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
3+
Doctors for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management
4.8
743 reviews
8300+
Beds
26+
Years Since Founded
Dr. M. JayasreeDr. Praveen Kumar YadaDr. S. Sita Jayalakshmi
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills🇮🇳 Hyderabad, India
Starting from$2,500

Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills

Est. 1988
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) ManagementNeurologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Sandeep Nayani
Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City🇮🇳 Hi-Tech City, Hyderabad, India
Starting from$2,500

Yashoda Hospitals, Hi-Tech City

Est. 1989
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) ManagementNeurologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management
4.8
742 reviews
2000+
Beds
37+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Venkata Swamy Pasupula

Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for multiple sclerosis (ms) treatment for several reasons, including:

More affordable estimates

Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.

Internationally accredited hospitals

Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.

Experienced specialists

Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.

Care coordination support

A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.

About the Procedure

What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management?

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management is a comprehensive, neurologist-led program combining advanced diagnostics, disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), acute relapse treatment, and rehabilitation to slow disease progression, reduce relapse frequency, and preserve neurological function. Since MS has no single cure, treatment plans in India are individualized based on disease subtype (relapsing-remitting, secondary/primary progressive) and severity. Leading Indian neuroscience centers offer world-class MRI diagnostics, immunotherapy infusions, and in select aggressive cases, autologous stem cell transplantation, all at a fraction of Western costs.

Who may be considered?

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.

How does it work?

Includes complete neurological evaluation, MRI-based confirmation, and initiation of injectable, oral, or infusion-based DMTs tailored to the patient's MS subtype.

3 approaches available for this procedure:

Diagnostic Workup & Disease-Modifying Therapy (DMT) Initiation

Most Common

Includes complete neurological evaluation, MRI-based confirmation, and initiation of injectable, oral, or infusion-based DMTs tailored to the patient's MS subtype.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $500 - $1,500

Brain and spine MRI with contrast, CBC, liver and kidney function tests, JC virus antibody test, TB screening, ECG, evoked potential studies, lumbar puncture (if needed)

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $3,000 - $6,500

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2-3 days
Hospitalisation: ~3-5 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~7 days recommended
Total stay: approx 10-14 days

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Neurologist consultations
  • MRI and lab diagnostics
  • First DMT dose administration/infusion
  • Nursing and monitoring during hospital stay
  • Care coordination and case management

Usually Not Included

  • Ongoing DMT medication costs after initiation
  • Long-term follow-up MRIs
  • Airfare and visa expenses
  • Accommodation for extended stay
  • Physiotherapy/rehabilitation sessions

Recovery and follow-up

Most patients can resume light daily activities within a week of DMT initiation or relapse treatment, while AHSCT patients require several weeks of immune recovery with strict infection precautions and phased physiotherapy. Regular neurologist follow-up and periodic MRI monitoring are essential to track disease activity long-term.

Risks

DMTs and steroid therapy carry risks of infection, liver/kidney strain, and infusion reactions, while AHSCT carries additional risks of severe infection, bleeding, and rare treatment-related mortality due to immune suppression. All patients are closely monitored throughout treatment to minimize these risks.

Alternatives

Alternatives include conservative symptom-focused management with physiotherapy and lifestyle modification, oral or injectable DMTs of varying intensity, or newer monoclonal antibody infusions, depending on disease severity and patient preference. AHSCT is typically considered only after other DMTs have failed.

What we need to prepare a formal estimate

Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.

Reports required

  • Recent brain and spinal cord MRI reports with contrast
  • Neurologist's clinical notes and MS subtype diagnosis
  • History of relapses and EDSS disability score
  • List of current and previously tried DMT medications
  • Recent blood work (CBC, liver/kidney function, JC virus status)
  • Evoked potential or lumbar puncture (CSF) results if performed
  • Any prior hospitalization or relapse treatment records

Patient information needed

  • Current mobility status and use of walking aids
  • Presence of bladder, bowel, or cognitive symptoms
  • Any comorbid autoimmune or cardiac conditions
  • Allergy history, especially to steroids or immunotherapy drugs
  • Vaccination history and current infection status
  • Pregnancy status or family planning intentions
  • Availability of a caregiver/companion during travel

Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.

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How this directory is built

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Common questions

FAQs about Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management in Hyderabad, India

What is Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a long-term autoimmune condition in which the body's immune system mistakenly attacks the protective myelin coating around nerve fibres in the brain and spinal cord, impairing nerve signal transmission. It can follow different clinical courses, most commonly a relapsing-remitting pattern, but may also be progressive from onset or over time.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
People with MS may experience a broad spectrum of symptoms including visual disturbances (such as optic neuritis), limb weakness or numbness, balance and coordination problems, spasticity, bladder dysfunction, fatigue, and difficulties with memory or concentration. Symptoms can vary considerably between individuals and may fluctuate — improving, worsening, or accumulating depending on disease course and activity. Experiencing any of these symptoms does not by itself confirm a diagnosis of MS, and a formal clinical evaluation is necessary to distinguish MS from other neurological conditions.
How is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) diagnosed?
Diagnosis of MS is typically guided by the McDonald Criteria, which integrate clinical findings with MRI evidence of lesions disseminated in space and time within the central nervous system. A neurologist will take a detailed history of symptom episodes, perform a full neurological examination, and usually request brain and spinal cord MRI scans, often with and without contrast, to identify characteristic plaques. Additional investigations such as cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis for oligoclonal bands, visual evoked potentials (VEPs), and blood tests to exclude other conditions may also be used, with the overall pattern — rather than any single result — informing the diagnosis and classification of MS subtype (e.g. relapsing-remitting, secondary progressive, primary progressive).
How is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) treated?
Treatment for MS is highly individualised and is guided by disease subtype, relapse frequency, severity of disability (often tracked using the Expanded Disability Status Scale, or EDSS), and MRI activity. Non-procedural approaches form the cornerstone of management for most patients and include disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) to reduce relapse rates and slow progression, as well as symptom-specific medications and rehabilitation. In selected cases where conventional DMTs have not provided adequate disease control, more intensive procedural interventions — such as haematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) — may be considered, always within the context of a specialist multidisciplinary team and individual risk-benefit assessment.
Can Multiple Sclerosis (MS) be treated without a procedure?
The primary management pathway for MS is non-surgical. Disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) — ranging from first-line oral or injectable agents to higher-efficacy infusion-based treatments — are used to suppress immune activity, reduce relapses, and limit new lesion formation. Complementary non-pharmacological support including physiotherapy, occupational therapy, cognitive rehabilitation, psychological support, and lifestyle measures (regular exercise, smoking cessation, vitamin D optimisation) play an important role alongside medication in maintaining quality of life and function.
When is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management considered for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Management may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
MS is evaluated and managed primarily by a neurologist with specialist expertise in demyelinating diseases or neuroimmunology; many centres operate dedicated MS clinics where neurologists work alongside MS specialist nurses, physiotherapists, and other allied health professionals. In cases where advanced intervention such as stem cell therapy is being considered, a haematologist with experience in HSCT for neurological conditions may also be involved.
How do I choose a doctor for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?
When selecting a specialist or centre for MS care, it is worth comparing the neurologist's experience specifically with MS and the range of DMTs they routinely prescribe, including access to higher-efficacy therapies, as well as the availability of a multidisciplinary MS team, MRI facilities, and structured long-term follow-up and monitoring protocols.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.