About Dr. Safal
Dr. Safal Sachidananda Shetty
MBBS | D.M. Neurology (NIMHANS) | FNB Neurovascular Intervention (KEMH, Pune) | FIPM
Interventional Neurologist & Stroke Specialist(Bangalore)
Languages Spoken: Kannada, Tulu, Hindi, Telugu, English
Dr. Safal Sachidananda Shetty is a highly respected interventional neurologist and stroke specialist based in Bengaluru, known for his precision, innovation and compassionate patient care. With over a decade of clinical experience, he has trained at India’s most prestigious institutions including NIMHANS and King Edward Memorial Hospital, developing exceptional expertise in managing complex neurological and neurovascular disorders.
Driven by a patient-centric approach, Dr. Shetty combines advanced minimally invasive techniques with personalized treatment plans, ensuring the best possible outcomes. His reputation extends across the medical community for his commitment to evidence-based practice and clear communication. Whether addressing urgent neurovascular emergencies or providing long-term management of chronic neurological conditions, he remains dedicated to delivering world-class care with empathy and excellence.
Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Shetty actively participates in medical education, research and public health initiatives, aiming to raise awareness and improve access to quality neurological care. His work continues to inspire both patients and fellow professionals in the field of neuroscience.
Areas of Expertise
Neurology
- Stroke
- Epilepsy
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Movement Disorders
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Pediatric Neurology
Neurovascular Intervention
- Mechanical Thrombectomy
- Stenting
- Endovascular Management of Aneurysms
- AVM, AVF and Tumor Embolization
Interventional Pain Management
- USG/C-arm guided procedures
- PRP Therapy
- Prolotherapy
- Vertebroplasty
- Spinal cord stimulation
Experience
Associate Consultant
Manipal Hospitals, Goa
(2019–2023)
Managed OPD/IPD, conducted EEG, EMG, medical awareness programs.
Associate Consultant
KMC Hospital, Mangalore
(2019)
Clinical teaching, OPD/IPD management, neurodiagnostics.
Educator
Prepladder
(2020–2021)
Created 48 hours of specialist-level neurology content for aspirants.
Research & Publication
- Led ‘Stroke Day’ awareness programs at Manipal Hospitals, Goa.
- Delivered educational talks on Alzheimer’s Disease at elderly care home.
- Participated in free rural medical camps across Goa to improve healthcare access.
- Developed a 48-hour specialist-level online neurology course for medical aspirants via Prepladder (Unacademy).
- Presented a poster on stroke intervention at the Delhi Course of Neurointervention (SNIF, 2019).
- Published research papers in reputed journals including: ○ Asian Journal of Psychiatry ○ Alzheimer’s Disease and Associated Disorders.
- Actively involved in neurological awareness initiatives focusing on stroke and dementia-related conditions.
Achievements & Contributions
Publications:
● Neurosyphilis in Asian Journal of Psychiatry (2019)
● Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease in Alzheimer’s Disease and Associated Disorders (2019)
● Multiple manuscripts in preparation on stroke recovery and aneurysm treatments
Poster Presentation:
Stroke Intervention using Six Sigma Model – Delhi Course of Neurointervention (SNIF, 2019)
Dissertation
Comparative Recovery in Arterial Ischemic Stroke vs. Cerebral Venous Thrombosis – NIMHANS