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Epilepsy Clinics This
clinic was formally inaugurated on 19th March 2005. Prevalence of
Epilepsy is 40-80 per 1000 population. This huge group of patients
causes social and economic burden for the society. It is a social
stigma. Only 65% of the patient seeks medical attention due to poor
referral system, ignorance of the patients and socio-economic status
of the patients. Hence, there is a need for a comprehensive total
care of these patients under one roof not only to control seizure
but also for their psycho-social rehabilitation. So, down town
hospital have started a humble and dedicated effort to establish an
�Epilepsy Clinic� for these unfortunate patients for complete
medical management and psycho-social rehabilitation. The team of
this clinic also endeavors continuously to upgrade the knowledge of
primary care physicians on epilepsy, to develop a bondage between
primary care physicians and tertiary care referral center, to
increase the awareness of this problem and finally to remove the
prejudice in the society.
Doctors:
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Dr. N.J. Barkataky, DNB (Neuro), Consultant Neurologist & Convenor
of Epilepsy Clinic |
Dr. Sumi B. Choudhury, Consultant Neuro Psychiatrist |
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Dr. MLA Rahman, MCh (Neuro), NIMHANS (Bangalore), Consultant Neuro
Surgeon |
Ms. Gariashi Dutta, MSW (TISS), Medical & Psychiatric Social Worker |
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Ms. Babita Baishya, M.Sc (Psychology), Clinical Psychologist |
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