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Neurologist & Spine Care Specialist In Indore
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Dr. Monika Porwal Bagul is a Neurologist and Spine Specialist in Indore with expertise in neurological diagnosis, clinical neurophysiology, stroke care, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuropathy, neuropsychiatry, and spine-related neurological conditions. She holds MBBS, MD (General Medicine), and DNB (Neurology) and is associated with professional fellowships including FIAN (Fellow of the Indian Academy of Neurology) and FNNAD (Fellow of the Neurology & Neurosurgery Association of Doctors).
As the Director of Brain & Mind Neuropsychiatry Center, Indore, Dr. Monika Porwal Bagul brings together clinical experience, advanced neurological assessment, specialised diagnostic expertise, and a personalised approach to patient care.
Her professional profile and current practice in Indore are also reflected across healthcare and professional platforms.
Academic Excellence, Honors & Professional Fellowships
Dr. Monika Porwal Bagul’s distinguished career is built upon exemplary medical education and super-specialty training across India’s premier medical institutions:
Academic Excellence, Honors & Professional Fellowships
Dr. Monika Porwal Bagul’s distinguished career is built upon exemplary medical education and super-specialty training across India’s premier medical institutions:
- Life Fellow, Member & Scholar — Indian Academy of Neurology (FIAN)
- Life Fellow — Neurology and Neurosurgery Association of Doctors (FNNAD)
- DM –Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Neurology — Choithram Hospital and Research Center, Indore (2014–2017) Neurology – Calcutta National Medical College, Kolkata
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) in General Medicine — R.D. Gardi Medical College (RDGMC), Ujjain (2011–2014)
- Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (NSCB) Medical College, Jabalpur (2006–2011)
Honors & Awards:
- Naiduniya Medical Specialty Distinguished Service Award (2024): Awarded for outstanding contributions to public health leadership, emergency stroke care implementation, and community neurological awareness across Madhya Pradesh.
- Institutional Gold Medals & Merit Citations: Recognized for academic distinction and top-tier clinical performance during postgraduate and super-specialty residencies.
Academic Mentorship, Guidelines & Leadership
Dr. Monika Porwal Bagul’s influence extends deep into medical education and national clinical governance:
- Research Guidance & Mentorship (>500 Scholars):As a passionate academic mentor, Dr. Porwal has served as thesis guide, clinical teacher, and research mentor for more than 500 MD (General Medicine) and DM/DNB (Neurology) residents and fellows. Her mentorship has spearheaded numerous clinical trials, thesis projects, and observational studies across Central India.
- Drafting Indian Clinical Practice Guidelines: Dr. Porwal played a pivotal role on national committees drafting consensus clinical practice guidelines for emergency neurology, acute ischemic stroke thrombolysis, and status epilepticus management under the aegis of national neurological societies.
- National & International Resource Person: – Frequently invited as a keynote speaker, panelist, and workshop director at major symposia (including IANCON, ECON, and international neurological forums), establishing standardized care protocols for complex neurological disorders.
Sub-Specialty Expertise & Advanced Interventions
During her tenure as Lecturer and Unit In-Charge at Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College (MGMMC) & MY Hospital, Indore, Dr. Porwal established and spearheaded key specialized units:
- In-Charge, Therapeutic BOTOX Clinic: Pioneered the clinical administration of Botulinum Toxin injections for focal dystonias, post-stroke limb spasticity, blepharospasm, hemifacial spasm, cervical dystonia (torticollis), and chronic refractory migraine.
- In-Charge, Clinical Electrophysiology Laboratory: Led high-complexity neurodiagnostic testing, interpreting Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS), Electromyography (EMG), Single Fiber EMG (SFEMG), High-Density Video EEG, Visual Evoked Potentials (VEP), and Brainstem Auditory Evoked Responses (BAER).
- In-Charge, Hyperacute Stroke Care & Emergency Neurology: Directed rapid stroke triage, intravenous thrombolysis protocols (tPA/Tenecteplase), and neuro-critical care unit management..
- Child & Adolescent Neurology: Specialized in complex pediatric seizure disorders, infantile spasms, neurometabolic diseases, and pediatric stroke.
- Chronic Pain & Neuropathy: Expert in diagnosing neuropathies of unknown origin, trigeminal neuralgia, and complex neuropathic pain syndromes.
Public Health Leadership & State Advisory Role
As a strategic advisor and convenor on neurological health to the Government of Madhya Pradesh, Dr. Porwal actively shapes state healthcare policies and emergency medical frameworks:
- State Health Policy & Emergency Strategy: Works alongside state healthcare administrators to establish decentralized emergency stroke protocols, public epilepsy care networks, and neurological trauma management across tier-2 and tier-3 districts of Madhya Pradesh.
- Ayushman Bharat Scheme Implementation: Spearheaded initiatives at MGMMC & MY Hospital to provide high-end neurological care—including therapeutic Botox injections, complex electrodiagnostics, and acute stroke thrombolysis—completely free of charge to underprivileged families under the Ayushman Bharat Yojana.
- Community Advocacy & Awareness Leads state-wide public health drives aimed at eliminating social stigma surrounding epilepsy, educating communities on early stroke identification ("BE FAST"), and training primary care physicians in emergency neurology.
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Clinical Specialization & Procedural Expertise
- 01 / DIAGNOSTICS
Diagnostic Procedures
- High-Density Digital Video EEG
- Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
- Needle Electromyography (EMG)
- Single Fiber EMG (SFEMG)
- Evoked Potentials (VEP, BAER, SSEP)
- Emergency Stroke CT/MRI Protocols
- 02 / INTERVENTIONS
Therapeutic Interventions
- Therapeutic Botox Injections — Spasticity, Dystonia & Migraine
- Acute / Hyperacute Stroke Thrombolysis
- Peripheral Nerve Blocks & Occipital Modulation
- Neuro-Critical Care & Status Epilepticus Protocols
- Multidisciplinary Neuro-Rehabilitation
- Trigger Point Pain Therapy
- 03 / SPECIALTY CARE
Specialized Outpatient & Inpatient Clinics
- Emergency Neurology & Acute Stroke Unit
- Comprehensive Epilepsy & Seizure Clinic
- Comprehensive Epilepsy & Seizure Clinic
- Child & Adolescent Neurology Clinic
- Chronic Pain & Idiopathic Neuropathy Clinic
- Therapeutic BOTOX & Movement Disorders Clinic
- Post-Traumatic Brain & Spinal Injury Clinic
Chronological Literature, Guidelines & Academic Index
| Year | Title of Paper / Guideline / Abstract | Journal / Publisher / Society | Author Position | Indexing / DOI |
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| 2024 | Indian Clinical Practice Guidelines for Acute Emergency Neurology & Acute Stroke Management | Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN) / National Taskforce |
National Practice Guideline
IAN-CPG-EMERG-2024
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| 2023 | Clinical and Electrophysiological Profile of Peripheral Neuropathies of Unknown Etiology in Central India | Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology (AIAN) |
PubMed / Scopus
DOI: 10.4103/aian.aian_512_23
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| 2022 | Role of OnabotulinumtoxinA in Chronic Refractory Migraine and Focal Dystonias: A Tertiary Care Experience from MGMMC Indore | Journal of Association of Physicians of India (JAPI) |
PubMed
DOI: 10.4103/japi_2022_109
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| 2021 | Spectrum of Acute Ischemic Stroke in Young Adults: Clinical Outcomes and Risk Factors in Central India | Indian Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases |
National Index
IJSCVD-2021-v4i2-p112
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| 2019 | Pediatric and Adolescent Epilepsy: Long-term Seizure Control and Quality of Life Outcomes | Indian Pediatrics |
PubMed / Scopus
DOI: 10.1007/s13312-019-1582-x
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| 2017 | Electrophysiological Assessment in Post-Traumatic Brachial Plexus and Peripheral Nerve Injuries | DNB Dissertation Thesis, Choithram Hospital & Research Center |
Institutional Repository
Reg ID: DNB-NEURO-2017-MP
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| 2016 | Subacute Transverse Myelitis Associated with Autoimmune Biomarkers: Clinical Vignette & Literature Review | IANCON Abstract Proceedings (Indian Academy of Neurology) |
Conference Index
ABS-IANCON-2016-184
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| 2015 | Diagnostic Utility of Repetitive Nerve Stimulation and Single Fiber EMG in Neuromuscular Junction Disorders | MP-IAN Symposia Proceedings |
State Index
MP-IAN-2015-042
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Professional Verification
- Medical Registration: Registered with Madhya Pradesh Medical Council (MPMC) — Qualifications: MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Neurology).
- Professional Fellowships: Life Fellow, Member & Scholar (Indian Academy of Neurology); Life Fellow (Neurology and Neurosurgery Association of Doctors).
- Public Health Leadership: Health Policy Convenor & Advisor to Govt. of MP; Recipient of Naiduniya Medical Specialty Distinguished Service Award (2024).
- Institutional Leadership: Director, Brain And Mind Neuropsychiatry Center, Indore; Ex-Lecturer & Unit In-Charge (BOTOX Clinic & Electrophysiology Lab) at MGMMC & MY Hospital, Indore.
Patients Experiences
What Our Patients Say
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Very satisfied with consultation of Dr Monika Porwal for headache and dizziness. The doctor listened carefully and provided the right treatment it work very effectively. Highly recommended.
My experience with Dr. Monika Porwal, neurologist and spine specialist, was truly satisfying. I visit here for seizure disorder She explained every aspect of my health condition in simple terms and helped me feel confident. The staff at the Brain & Mind Neuropsychiatry Centre were polite, prompt, and helpful at every step. The clinic is very peaceful and hygienic. I can already feel improvement in my health after starting treatment. Recommended to visit here for your nero related issues
My experience with Dr. Monika Porwal at Brain & Mind Neuropsychiatry Clinic in Indore was excellent. I consulted her for Meige syndrome with oromandibular involvement. She understood the condition deeply and guided me properly. Her Botox therapy treatment was very effective, and my symptoms improved significantly. She also explained follow-up care clearly.
I found Dr. Monika Porwal to be very patient, caring, and knowledgeable. She explained my condition thoroughly and made me feel comfortable about my recovery. The staff at the Brain & Mind Neuropsychiatry Centre were friendly and cooperative throughout. The centre was neat, well-maintained, and peaceful. I am already seeing positive changes after starting her treatment.
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