Dr. Sumirini is a dynamic NEUROLOGIST with over 10 years of experience in academic and clinical settings, dedicated to advanced patient care through exemplary medical practices and education. She is specialized in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. She has exceptional Clinical Expertise in:
- Stroke: A leading cause of disability and death globally, with high blood pressure, smoking, and diabetes as risk factors.
- Epilepsy/Fits: Characterized by seizures, epilepsy affects people of all ages.
- Headache: One of the most prevalent neurological disorders, affecting millions
- Alzheimer’s Disease: A progressive brain disorder and the primary cause of dementia, affecting over 50 million people worldwide.
- Parkinson’s Disease: A chronic movement disorder impacting motor and non-motor functions.
- Multiple Sclerosis: An autoimmune disease affecting the central nervous system
- Brain Traumas & Tumours: Traumatic brain injuries and brain tumours can significantly impact cognitive and motor functions.
- Spinal Cord Injuries: Damage to the spinal cord can cause paralysis, numbness, and sensory loss.
- Peripheral Neuropathies: Nerve damage leading to pain, numbness, and tingling.
- Motor Neuron Disease (ALS): A progressive disease affecting motor neurons.
- Brain Haemorrhages: Bleeding in or around the brain, often life-threatening.
- Vertigo: Dizziness and balance problems, often caused by brain issues.
- Tremors: Involuntary shaking or trembling, often associated with Parkinson’s or essential tremor.
- Psychiatric Complaints: Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, or psychosis.
- Vision Loss: Blindness or impaired vision due to various neurological conditions.
- Numbness & Sensory Loss: Loss of sensation or feeling in parts of the body.
- Muscle Loss/Myopathies: Muscle weakness or wasting due to various conditions.
- Loss of Consciousness: Temporary or prolonged loss of awareness.
- Disc Prolapses: Herniated discs in the spine, often causing back pain and nerve compression.
Presently, she is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, after successfully being selected through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). VMMC & Safdarjung Hospital is one of India’s largest and most prestigious central government healthcare institutions, established during the Second World War as an American Army Base Hospital in Delhi.
Prior to this position, she worked as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology, Govind Ballabh (GB) Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, New Delhi, which is another renowned and Prestigious leading super-speciality tertiary care Hospital in the country.
Before pursuing DM- Neurology, she worked as a Senior Resident under the Guidance of internationally renowned Hepatologist Prof. (Dr). S.K. Sarin, the Founder & Director of The Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi, which is a Mono-Super-Speciality hospital for Liver and Biliary diseases, the first of its kind in Asia and a WHO Centre.
Dr. Sumirini has authored more than 30 publications in National and International peer-reviewed journals indexed in PubMed Central, SCOPUS, Embase, and DOAJ. Her work includes original research, case reports, and collaborative studies with Padma Shri awardees and renowned Neurologists and Neuro- Surgeons.
She was honoured as a G20 National Awardee (2023) at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad, under the theme of ‘Sustainable Development’, by the G20 Sherpa of India, Shri. Amitabh Kant, as the chief guest, and K Sanjay Murthy, IAS Secretary, Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India and Prof. B.S. Murthy, Director of IIT Hyderabad, was selected among thousands of participants across India for their visionary ideas and impact in healthcare.