About
Dr. Ruchir Divatia is an experienced and dedicated neurologist specializing in the treatment and management of various neurological disorders. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Dr. Divatia has established himself as a respected expert in comprehensive epilepsy care, movement disorders, stroke management, cognitive and behavioral neurology, and more.
Education
- M.B; B.S. (1992 – 1997) from B.J. Medical College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
- M.D. in General Medicine (1998 – 2001) from NHL Municipal Medical College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad
- D.M. in Neurology (2002 – 2004) from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Projects
- Conducted research on acute myocardial infarction in diabetics and non-diabetics during M.D. in General Medicine.
- Explored aphasia in acute stroke for D.M. in Neurology, focusing on clinical-radiological correlations and predictors of recovery.
Presentations
- Shared insights on aphasia recovery post-stroke at the 36th national conference of Indian Speech and Hearing Association (2004).
- Presented findings on subcortical aphasia in acute stroke at the International Workshop on Stroke, Neurosciences Indian Group (2004).
- Discussed radiological overlap in progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration at the Indian Academy of Neurology Annual Conference (2005).
Publications
- Co-authored a research paper on the co-occurrence of radiological features in progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal degeneration, published in Neurology India (2007).
Training and Work Experience
- Received specialized training in epilepsy, movement disorders, stroke, and cognitive/behavioral neurology at SCTIMST, Thiruvananthapuram.
- Trained in pre-surgical evaluation and Video EEG monitoring for medically refractory epilepsy at R. Madhavan Center for Comprehensive Epilepsy Care, SCTIMST.
- Practiced General Neurology at Shrey Hospital, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad.
- Served as an honorary neurologist at L.G. General Hospital, Maninagar.
- Worked as a Senior Consultant in the Neurology Department at Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Rakhiyal, Ahmedabad.
- Established and managed the Neurology & Epilepsy Clinic at Phoenix, Navrangpura.
- Currently working as a Senior Consultant in the Neurology Department at K.D. Hospital, Vaishnodevi Circle, S.G. Highway, Ahmedabad.
Expertise
- Comprehensive Epilepsy Care
- EEG (Electroencephalography)
- NCS (Nerve Conduction Studies)
- EMG (Electromyography)
- Movement Disorders
- Stroke Management
- Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology
Memberships
- Indian Academy of Neurology
- American Academy of Neurology
- Indian Epilepsy Association
- Indian Epilepsy Society
- Executive Committee Member of Ahmedabad Neurology Association
Dr. Ruchir Divatia brings extensive expertise and a compassionate approach to the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions.