Profile Summary

Medical Qualification:

• MBBS (1993) Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Mumbai

• MD Medicine (1997), Seth G S Medical College, K. E. M Hospital, Mumbai

• DM Neurology (2004), from Mumbai University

• Research Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology

• EEG and Epilepsy Cleveland Clinic 2007-2008

Designation: Consultant, Neurology

Years of experience: 20 years

Area of Expertise:

• Neuroimmunology
• Autoimmune Neurology 
• Stroke Thrombolysis 
• Medical management of Epilepsy

Introduction

Dr. Rahul Chakor is a senior Consultant Neurologist with over two decades of extensive experience in diagnosing and managing a wide spectrum of neurological disorders. At Jaslok Hospital, he brings a deep commitment to clinical excellence, academic rigor, and compassionate patient care. His key areas of expertise include general neurology, neuroimmunology, stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and demyelinating diseases.

Dr. Chakor has been instrumental in the management of acute neurological emergencies, particularly in stroke care, having successfully thrombolysed more than 500 patients with acute ischemic stroke. He has made significant contributions to the implementation of stroke management protocols and has a strong track record in improving outcomes in patients with cerebrovascular disorders. His extensive experience also includes the management of complex epilepsy cases, where he has helped optimize treatment plans through careful rationalization of antiseizure medications.

Dr. Chakor has authored book titled “ Signature Clinical Signs in Neurology”. The book is published in 2025. A 500 pages book on clinical signs which is referred by neurologists in training as well as practising neurologists all over the country.

A dedicated academician, Dr. Chakor is actively involved in teaching postgraduate neurology students and has contributed significantly to the training of future neurologists. His passion for clinical research is evident in his role as principal investigator in several clinical trials, especially in the field of multiple sclerosis and autoimmune neurology. He has authored over 30 scientific papers in indexed national and international journals and is frequently invited as faculty and speaker at academic conferences, continuing medical education programs (CMEs), and professional symposia.

Dr. Chakor's commitment to advancing neurological science and patient care has been recognized through multiple prestigious awards. His work continues to be guided by a vision of delivering evidence-based, patient-centered neurological care while contributing meaningfully to research and education.

Awards & Publications

Awards:

• Fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology/EEG and Epilepsy, Cleveland Clinic
• Mumbai Stroke Society- Distinguished Service award 2021
• Maulana Azad award 2014 for outstanding contribution in the field of Medical Profession & Human Service. Presented by MRCC, Minority department, Maha Seva Sangh. 
• Hargobind foundation medical fellowship for the year 2007
• Rameshwardasji Birla Smarak Kosh (Endowment) award for the year 2007 
• Sir Ratan Tata travel grant in the year 2007

  

Publications:

• Hereditary Diffuse Leukoencephalopathy with Spheroids: Diffusion Restriction on Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Novel Mutation in an Indian Patient. Manjunath V, Nadaf S, Chakor RT, Bolegave V. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2022 Mar-Apr;25(2):309-311. doi: 10.4103/aian.aian_401_21. Epub 2021 Dec 7. PMID: 35693647 Free PMC article. No abstract available.
• Encephaloradiculoneuropathy: A Rare Manifestation of COVID-19 Infection. Chakor RT, Barvalia PP, Nadaf S, Manjunath V. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2022 May;26(5):646-648. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24222. PMID: 35719453 Free PMC article. 
• Delayed Post-hypoxic Leukoencephalopathy with Neuroradiological Recovery. Manjunath V, Nadaf S, Chakor RT. Indian J Crit Care Med. 2021 Nov;25(11):1326-1328. doi: 10.5005/jp-journals-10071-24014. PMID: 34866837 Free PMC article. 
• Nondystrophic Myotonic Disorders: Cases From India. Chakor RT, Patil NS. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2021 Sep-Oct;24(5):771-773. doi: 10.4103/aian.AIAN_536_20. Epub 2021 Jan 11. PMID: 35002143 Free PMC article. No abstract available. 
• Neurological complications of COVID-19 and spontaneous abortion in a pregnant woman - A case report. Mahajan NN, Srivastava S, Chakor R, More P, Mahale SD, Gajbhiye RK. Eur J Obstet Gynecol Reprod Biol. 2021 Aug;263:278-279. doi: 10.1016/j.ejogrb.2021.06.010. Epub 2021 Jun 16. PMID: 34175157 Free PMC article. No abstract available.  
• Spinocerebellar Ataxia 42: A New Entity in Indian Subcontinent. Chakor RT, Babel PP, Nadaf S. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2021 Mar-Apr;24(2):294-296. doi:10.4103/aian.AIAN_347_20. Epub 2020 Oct 7. PMID: 34220096 Free PMC article. No abstract available. 
• Case Series of Autosomal Recessive Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia in Adults. Chakor RT, Patil NS. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2021 Mar-Apr;24(2):272-275. doi: 10.4103/aian.AIAN_315_20. Epub 2020 Sep 2. PMID: 34220084 Free PMC article. No abstract available. 
• Ofatumumab versus Teriflunomide in Multiple Sclerosis. Hauser SL, Bar-Or A, Cohen JA, Comi G, Correale J, Coyle PK, Cross AH, de Seze J, Leppert D, Montalban X, Selmaj K, Wiendl H, Kerloeguen C, Willi R, Li B, Kakarieka A, Tomic D, Goodyear A, Pingili R, Häring DA, Ramanathan K, Merschhemke M, Kappos L; ASCLEPIOS I and ASCLEPIOS II Trial Groups. N Engl J Med. 2020 Aug 6;383(6):546-557. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1917246. PMID: 32757523 Clinical Trial. (Investigator/Collaborator) 

Membership

Memberships:

• Indian Academy of Neurology 
• Indian Epilepsy Society 
• Movement disorder Society 
• Maharashtra Association of Neurology 
• Bombay Neurosciences Association