Bhatia, Kunal, M.D.
Specialties: Neuro-Intensivist, Stroke
Gender: Male
Biography: Born and raised in New Delhi, India; Dr. Bhatia completed his medical school training at Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital; followed by post graduation in Internal Medicine. Dr. Bhatia then moved to US for further training and completed Neurology residency from the University of Missouri-Columbia followed by a 2-year Neurocritical Care fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. His research interests include hemorrhagic transformation in acute ischemic stroke - quantification and association with functional outcomes, hematoma expansion in intracerebral hemorrhage, neuro prognostication, and quality improvement in the field of stroke and neurocritical care.
My Approach to Healthcare
I believe in empowering patients with knowledge and resources to actively participate in making their own healthcare decisions, fostering a sense of ownership and responsibility for their well-being. I am committed to providing comprehensive and evidence-based care, while also respecting the autonomy and dignity of every patient. Compassion, empathy and professionalism are important virtues that I truly support and stand by.
Education
| Board Certification: | Neurological Surgery, Neurology |
| Fellowship: | Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis |
| Medical Education: | Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital |
| Residency: | University of Missouri At Columbia School Of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2023 - Present |
| Neurology Clerkship Co-director, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, UMMC | 11/2022 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology | 10/2022 - Present |
| Licensure, MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE | 07/2023 - 06/2024 |
| Certification, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology | 09/2020 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Sigma Xi Member, Sigma Xi Society | 2023 |
| Daniel M. Keniston Award for Outstanding Resident, University of Missouri-Columbia | 2020 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Member, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society | 2019 |