Naeem Sadiq is an Indian-based neurologist.[1][2] He is the Medical Director at Plexus Neuro and Stem Cell Research Center.[3]

Naeem Sadiq
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndia
EducationMBBS, Gulbarga University, Ph.D (Neurology), University of Colombo.
OccupationNeurologist
Known forMedical Director at Plexus Neuro and Stem Cell Research Center
Medical career
Sub-specialtiesNeurology

Education and career edit

Sadiq holds an MBBS degree from Gulbarga University in 1988. He also obtained a Ph.D degree in Neurology from University of Colombo.

Sadiq has been practising in the field of neurology for decades.[4][5][6] He worked at NIMHANS and did his PG in neurosciences. He also worked as a senior research officer at Nimhans.[7] Sadiq was instrumental in initiating a Neurology unit and Neurology and Neurophysiology unit at AlNour Hospital, Saudi Arabia.[8]

Since 2011, Sadiq has been the Chief Neurologist and Managing Director at Plexus Neuro & Stem Cell Research Centre, Bangalore.[9] He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA) and Karnataka Medical Council.[10]

Awards and recognition edit

  • 2019 - Signature Healthcare Personality of the Year[3]
  • 2018 - Iconic Achiever's Award[11]
  • 2018 - The most trusted stem cell specialist of the year 2018, presented by Bollywood actor, Sunil Shetty at National Icon Awards[3]
  • 2017 - The Leader of Neuro and Stem Cell Therapy in India by Karishma Kapoor[3]
  • 2017 - The Leader of Neuro and Stem Cell Therapy in India, awarded at the Rising Leadership Awards in 2017[3]

References edit

  1. ^ "Parkinson's disease cured after successful stem cell therapy". thehindubusinessline.com. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  2. ^ Sunitha Rao,"Bedridden for 2 years, Parkinson's patient back on his feet". timesofindia.indiatimes.com. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  3. ^ a b c d e "Putting patients first". forbesindia.com. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  4. ^ "Stem Cells – Separating Facts From Fiction". businessworld.in. 10 February 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  5. ^ Shahid Akhter,"Cost is a major challenge in stem cells therapy: Dr Na'eem Sadiq". economictimes.indiatimes.com. 6 November 2019. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  6. ^ Tracy Venkatesh,"Dr. Na'eem Sadiq's stem cell success". techspirit.in. 27 February 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  7. ^ Kaniza Garari,"1 in 68 diagnosed with autism in India". deccanchronicle.com. 30 March 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  8. ^ "Profile of Dr. Shiva Kumar R." sakraworldhospital.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  9. ^ "Stem Cell Therapy Cures Patient With Long-Term Parkinsonism". prnewswire.com. 26 February 2015. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  10. ^ "Dr.Naeem Sadiq MBBS,MD,Ph.D - Neurology". timesmed.com. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
  11. ^ "Miss and Mrs Global Diva of India Launched at Iconic Achievers' Forum 2018 at Mumbai". ptinews.com. 3 October 2018. Retrieved 22 January 2020.

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