Neurology

The Neurology department at Birat Medical College Teaching Hospital cares for people with disorders of the brain, spinal cord, nerves and muscles. Our neurologists diagnose and treat stroke, epilepsy and seizures, migraine and other headaches, Parkinson's disease and movement disorders, memory problems, nerve pain and numbness, muscle weakness and infections of the brain. Neurological symptoms can be worrying, so we take time to listen, examine carefully and explain the diagnosis and treatment in plain language for patients and their families.

Accurate neurological diagnosis relies on good imaging and testing, and BMCTH brings these together under one roof. Our 1.5 Tesla MRI, with diffusion-weighted and diffusion tensor imaging, and a 512-slice CT scanner help assess stroke, tumours and other brain and spine conditions. The laboratory supports blood and cerebrospinal fluid testing. As a Kathmandu University affiliated teaching hospital, our neurologists work with neurosurgery, internal medicine, physiotherapy and the 24-hour Emergency department, and patients with severe illness can be cared for in our Intensive Care Units with advanced life support.

Many neurological conditions need long-term care, and we aim to support patients well beyond the first visit. BMCTH accepts Government Health Insurance and the Social Security Fund (SSF), and our in-house pharmacy offers counselling on medicines such as anti-seizure drugs, which must be taken regularly. The Neurology OPD is open Sunday to Friday, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. If you notice sudden signs of stroke or a prolonged seizure, come directly to our Emergency department, which is open 24 hours a day.