Dr. Sumit Singh

About Doctor

Dr. Sumit Singh is one of India’s leading neurosurgeons, with over 33 years of experience. 

His areas of expertise include multiple sclerosis, nerve and muscle disorders, movement disorders, and headaches. 

Dr. Singh is among the few neurologists in India specializing in the treatment of spasticity, limb dystonia, hemifacial spasm, oral dyskinesia, spasmodic dysphonia, and writer’s cramp. 

He was the first neurologist in India to introduce specialized protocols for multiple sclerosis and initiated the use of botulinum toxin in the country, extending its application to trigeminal neuralgia. 

Dr. Singh played a key role in establishing the first headache clinic and neuromuscular disorders clinic in North India. 

He has also developed plasma exchange protocols for acute neuropathies, myasthenic crises, and polymyositis. 

Dr. Sumit Singh carefully listens to his patient's concerns, providing clear, thoughtful explanations that help make complex treatments more manageable. His compassionate and calm demeanor ensures that patients feel genuinely supported throughout their treatment process.

Medical Qualifications

• DM (Neurology), from (AIIMS) All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
• MD (Medicine), from Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College.
• MBBS, from Maharani Laxmi Bai Medical College.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Director, at Artemis Hospital.
• Senior Consultant, at Artemis Hospital.
• Senior Resident, at (AIIMS) All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
• Consultant, at (AIIMS) All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
• Senior Consultant, at (AIIMS) All India Institute of Medical Sciences.
• Additional Director, at Medanta - The Medicity.
• Senior Consultant, at Medanta - The Medicity.

Career Highlights

• Specializes in treating conditions like spasticity, limb dystonia, hemifacial spasm, oral dyskinesia, spasmodic dysphonia, and writer’s cramp.
• Pioneered multiple sclerosis treatment as the first neurologist in India to establish specialized protocols for managing the disease.
• Introduced botulinum toxin treatments to India, extending its use to challenging cases of trigeminal neuralgia.
• Established North India's first headache and neuromuscular disorders clinics.
• Developed plasma exchange protocols for acute neuropathies, myasthenic crises, and polymyositis.

Research and Fellowships

• Membership: Indian Academy of Neurology.
• Membership: International Headache Society.
• Membership: Movement Disorders Society.
• Membership: Indian Medical Association.
• Membership: Movement Disorders Society Of India.
• Membership: Neurological Society of India.
• Membership: Delhi Neurological Association.

Awards and Recoginition

• Recipient of the BL Soni Gold Medal for Best Resident in Neurology.