Dr Shirish Hastak
Dr Shirish Hastak
Regional Director of Neurology, Stroke, and Neurocritical Care
Regional Director of Neurology, Stroke, and Neurocritical Care
MBBS, MD (Medicine), D.M. (Neurology), E.C.F.M.G. (FMGEMS), Clinical Research Fellowship at Cerebrovascular Disease and Dementia at the University of Western Ontario, Canada
MBBS, MD (Medicine), D.M. (Neurology), E.C.F.M.G. (FMGEMS), Clinical Research Fellowship at Cerebrovascular Disease and Dementia at the University of Western Ontario, Canada
Gleneagles Hospital Parel
Gleneagles Hospital Parel
Mumbai, Parel
Mumbai, Parel
43+ Years
43+ Years
Hyperacute Stroke Management
Hyperacute Stroke Management
IV Thrombolysis for Stroke
IV Thrombolysis for Stroke
Mechanical Clot Retrieval (Thrombectomy)
Mechanical Clot Retrieval (Thrombectomy)
About
About
About
Dr. Shirish Hastak is a highly respected neurologist with more than four decades of experience in neurology, stroke management, and neurocritical care. He currently serves as the Regional Director of Neurology, Stroke, and Neurocritical Care at Gleneagles Hospital. Dr. Hastak is nationally and internationally recognized for his pioneering work in stroke treatment and advanced neurological care.
He has played a key role in transforming stroke management in India by establishing the first Stroke Unit in Western India in 2001, along with launching the country’s first stroke support health group, stroke helpline, and stroke-focused website. Dr. Hastak is widely known for his expertise in hyperacute stroke treatment, including IV thrombolysis and mechanical clot retrieval using advanced stroke care systems. In addition to his clinical excellence, he has contributed extensively to medical education, neurological research, and public health awareness initiatives such as “Walk with the Doc” since 2017.
Achievements
Economic Times Inspiring Neurologist Award – 2018
Featured among Top Neurologists in Mumbai by India Today (10 times)
Past President – Indian Stroke Association (2010–2011)
Current President – Mumbai Stroke Society
Established the first Stroke Unit in Western India (2001)
Delivered the First National Stroke Oration at Nizam Institute, Hyderabad (2012)
Multiple national and international publications in neurology and stroke management
Dr. Shirish Hastak is a highly respected neurologist with more than four decades of experience in neurology, stroke management, and neurocritical care. He currently serves as the Regional Director of Neurology, Stroke, and Neurocritical Care at Gleneagles Hospital. Dr. Hastak is nationally and internationally recognized for his pioneering work in stroke treatment and advanced neurological care.
He has played a key role in transforming stroke management in India by establishing the first Stroke Unit in Western India in 2001, along with launching the country’s first stroke support health group, stroke helpline, and stroke-focused website. Dr. Hastak is widely known for his expertise in hyperacute stroke treatment, including IV thrombolysis and mechanical clot retrieval using advanced stroke care systems. In addition to his clinical excellence, he has contributed extensively to medical education, neurological research, and public health awareness initiatives such as “Walk with the Doc” since 2017.
Achievements
Economic Times Inspiring Neurologist Award – 2018
Featured among Top Neurologists in Mumbai by India Today (10 times)
Past President – Indian Stroke Association (2010–2011)
Current President – Mumbai Stroke Society
Established the first Stroke Unit in Western India (2001)
Delivered the First National Stroke Oration at Nizam Institute, Hyderabad (2012)
Multiple national and international publications in neurology and stroke management
Areas of Expertise
Hyperacute Stroke Management
IV Thrombolysis for Stroke
Mechanical Clot Retrieval (Thrombectomy)
Stroke and Neurocritical Care
Hyperacute Stroke Management
IV Thrombolysis for Stroke
Mechanical Clot Retrieval (Thrombectomy)
Stroke and Neurocritical Care
Why Consult Dr. Shirish Hastak?
Dr. Shirish Hastak is one of India’s leading stroke specialists with over 40 years of expertise in neurology and neurocritical care.
He is recognized for pioneering advanced stroke treatment systems in India, including hyperacute stroke interventions such as IV thrombolysis and mechanical clot retrieval.
Patients value his vast clinical experience, evidence-based approach, compassionate care, and dedication to improving neurological outcomes through advanced and timely treatment.
Dr. Shirish Hastak is one of India’s leading stroke specialists with over 40 years of expertise in neurology and neurocritical care.
He is recognized for pioneering advanced stroke treatment systems in India, including hyperacute stroke interventions such as IV thrombolysis and mechanical clot retrieval.
Patients value his vast clinical experience, evidence-based approach, compassionate care, and dedication to improving neurological outcomes through advanced and timely treatment.
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