Dr. Naga Karthik Vanukuri

21+ Years Medical Experience

Dr. Naga Karthik Vanukuri
DOH ABU DHABI LICENSED

Dr. Naga Karthik Vanukuri - Consultant Neurologist

Dr. Naga Karthik Vanukuri, MD, DM (Neurology), FEBN, is a distinguished Consultant Neurologist specializing in advanced stroke care, epilepsy, and neurocritical care. With comprehensive training from reputed institutions and international accreditation from the European Board of Neurology, he brings a global standard of neurological expertise.

He has extensive experience in acute stroke management, including thrombolysis and advanced neuroimaging-guided decision-making, and has been associated with high-volume stroke and neurocritical care units. His clinical interests also include movement disorders, dementia, demyelinating diseases, and neuromuscular disorders.
Dr. Karthik has worked in leading healthcare institutions in India and the UAE, including Ahalia Hospital, Abu Dhabi, before joining NextGEN Superspeciality Clinic as Consultant Neurologist in April 2026.
An award-winning clinician recognized for excellence in neurosciences, he combines clinical precision with compassionate care. He is also actively involved in research, with multiple publications in international journals and presentations at prestigious conferences.

Currently working as Consultant Neurologist at NextGEN Superspeciality Clinic, Danavaipeta, Rajahmundry since April 2026

M.B.B.S. M.D. (General Medicine) D.M. (Neurology) FEBN

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Professional Journey

2006 - Present
Apr 2026 - Present

Consultant Neurologist

NextGEN Superspeciality Clinic, Danavaipeta, Rajahmundry

2025

DOH Licensed Specialist Neurologist

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Oct 2025 - Mar 2026

Specialist Neurologist

Ahalia Hospital, Hamdan Branch, Abu Dhabi

Oct 2020 - Sep 2025

Consultant Neurologist (Stroke and Epilepsy Specialist)

SAI Superspeciality Hospitals, Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh

Oct 2014 - Sep 2017

Consultant and Associate Professor, Dept. of General Medicine

NRI Academy of Medical Sciences, Andhra Pradesh

Jan 2014 - Oct 2014

Senior Resident, Dept. of General Medicine

Government General Hospital, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada

Jul 2013 - Jan 2014

Senior Resident, Dept. of General Medicine

PSIMS & RI, Andhra Pradesh

Mar 2009 - Jan 2010

Junior Resident, Radiology Department

Care Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

Aug 2006 - Sep 2008

Research Assistant (Microbial Genetics)

STEM Laboratory, Ward Beecher Hall, Youngstown State University, Ohio

Current Profile

Consultant Neurologist

NextGEN Superspeciality Clinic, Danavaipeta, Rajahmundry

Clinical Service Excellence Award in Neuroscience, Times of India, 2025

Presented by Hon. Indian Civil Aviation Minister Mr. Ram Mohan Naidu.

6+ publications and 11+ conference presentations

Resume-listed academic work spans stroke, cerebral venous thrombosis, diabetic neuropathy, retinal vasculitis, and acute-care medicine.

Clinical Focus Areas

Stroke and Neurocritical Care

Worked and trained in neurology critical care and stroke units, including acute stroke pathways, IV thrombolysis support, and mechanical thrombectomy follow-up.

Epilepsy, Movement Disorders and Dementia

Resume-backed clinical focus areas include epilepsy, movement disorders, dementia, headache, neuromuscular disorders, and neurological emergencies.

Teaching and Clinical Leadership

Previous roles include Associate Professor in General Medicine and structured supervision of inpatient and emergency neurology services.

Research and Academic Output

Six listed publications, thesis work in stroke and cerebral venous thrombosis, and multiple national poster and platform presentations.