US Board-Certified Neurologist & Sleep Specialist in Patna
Dr. Kunal Kumar is the region's only American Board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine specialist — trained at Case Western Reserve, Upstate Medical University and UNC Chapel Hill, and former Medical Director of the Jefferson Einstein Sleep Center, Philadelphia.
- MD, DM (Neurology & Sleep Medicine)
- Diplomate, American Board of Neurology
- Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine
- Ex-Associate Director, Medanta Patna
OPD: Monday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday Closed · Behind Lalit Bhawan, New Punaichak
Comprehensive Neurology & Sleep Care
From the most common complaints to the most complex disorders — diagnosed precisely, treated with evidence, explained in plain language.
Headache & Migraine
Lasting relief from migraine, tension and cluster headaches — care that goes beyond painkillers.
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Accurate seizure diagnosis, in-house EEG and modern medication plans aimed at complete seizure freedom.
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Post-stroke recovery, TIA evaluation and a structured plan to prevent the next stroke.
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Expert management of tremor, stiffness and slowness — restoring movement and independence.
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Burning feet, numbness or weakness — diagnosed precisely with in-house NCV/EMG and treated at the cause.
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Specialised care for drooping eyelids, double vision and fluctuating muscle weakness.
Learn moreSleep Disorders
Insomnia, sleep apnoea, restless legs — treated by an American Board-certified sleep specialist.
Learn moreEMG · NCV · EEG Tests
Advanced neurodiagnostic testing — performed and interpreted by the treating neurologist himself.
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Meet Dr. Kunal Kumar
Dr. Kunal Kumar is a board-certified neurologist and sleep medicine specialist trained at some of America's finest institutions — neurology at Case Western Reserve University, neuro critical care at Upstate Medical University, and sleep medicine at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.
He served as Medical Director of the Jefferson Einstein Sleep Center in Philadelphia — where he established an AASM-accredited sleep laboratory and supervised over 5,000 sleep studies — and as Associate Director at Medanta Patna, before founding the Institute of Neuro & Sleep Sciences.
- MD, DM (Neurology & Sleep Medicine)
- Diplomate, American Board of Neurology
- Diplomate, American Board of Sleep Medicine
- Member — American Academy of Neurology & American Academy of Sleep Medicine
Two Decades. Two Continents. One Standard of Care.
Every stage of Dr. Kumar's training and leadership — from Mumbai to the finest American institutions, and home to Patna.
MBBS — Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals
Medical degree from one of India's oldest and most respected medical institutions.
Internal Medicine — Metropolitan Hospital, New York Medical College
Residency training inside the American healthcare system.
Neurology Residency — Case Western Reserve University
Specialist neurology training at a leading US academic medical centre.
Neuro Critical Care & Interventional Neurology Fellowship — Upstate Medical University
Combined fellowship in critical neurological illness at UHS Wilson Medical Center.
Sleep Medicine Fellowship — University of North Carolina
Dedicated sleep medicine fellowship at UNC Chapel Hill.
Medical Director — Jefferson Einstein Sleep Center
Established and led an AASM-accredited sleep laboratory; supervised over 5,000 sleep studies.
Associate Director, Medanta — then Founder, Institute of Neuro & Sleep Sciences
Bringing American-standard neurology and sleep medicine home to Bihar.
EMG · NCV · EEG — In-House
Electrophysiology performed and interpreted by the treating neurologist himself, so your test answers the question your treatment depends on.
EEG
Brain electrical activity — the key test for seizures, epilepsy and unexplained episodes of altered awareness.
NCV
Nerve conduction studies — the definitive test for neuropathy, carpal tunnel and nerve injuries.
EMG
Muscle electrophysiology — distinguishing nerve from muscle disease, including testing for myasthenia gravis.
Care You Can Verify, Not Just Trust
Every claim below is a credential, not a slogan.
Your First Visit, Step by Step
Call or WhatsApp
Reach us to book — no referral needed. Bring previous reports and medicines. Video consultations are available where appropriate.
Focused Consultation
An unhurried history and neurological examination, with EEG / NCV / EMG done in-house if needed.
A Clear Plan
A personalised, evidence-based treatment plan — explained in plain language, with structured follow-up.
Questions Patients Ask Us
How do I book an appointment?
Use the Book appointment button to reserve a consultation online, or call / WhatsApp the clinic. The clinic runs Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Where is the clinic located?
The clinic is located Behind Lalit Bhawan, Near SBI, New Punaichak, Patna – 800023, Bihar — a central, easy-to-reach location in Patna.
What conditions does the doctor treat?
The full range of neurological and sleep disorders: headache and migraine, epilepsy and seizures, stroke, Parkinson's disease, neuropathy, myasthenia gravis, insomnia, sleep apnoea and other sleep disorders.
What makes this clinic different?
American Board certifications in neurology and sleep medicine that you can independently verify, US training at leading institutions, hospital leadership experience, and EMG, NCV and EEG testing performed in-house.
Are EEG, EMG and NCV tests available at the clinic?
Yes. All three neurodiagnostic tests are performed at the clinic and interpreted by the treating neurologist himself, so results integrate directly into your treatment plan. Outside physician referrals are welcome.
Do I need a referral to see a neurologist?
No referral is needed. You can book directly. Do bring any previous reports, scans and a list of current medications to your consultation.
How do I choose a good neurologist?
Look for verifiable credentials rather than advertisements: specialist qualifications, where the doctor trained, board certifications you can independently check, hospital leadership experience, and whether diagnostics such as EEG and NCV/EMG are performed under the same roof.
Institute of Neuro & Sleep Sciences
Behind Lalit Bhawan, Near SBI,
New Punaichak, Patna – 800023, Bihar
Monday – Saturday 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Sunday Closed
Directly behind Lalit Bhawan · near the SBI branch, New Punaichak