About me
Dr. Poornima Gauri, a true achiever who seamlessly bridges the worlds of medicine, art, and personal development.
A Neurologist, Coach, and Artist
Driven by her captivating expertise as a Neurologist, Coach, and Artist, she kindles endless possibilities for all fortunate enough to cross her path.
In the realm of medicine, Dr. Poornima stands as a trusted Consultant Neurologist at the prestigious Joshi Hospital and Sancheti Hospital.
Her journey of excellence began at Abhinav Vidyalay and culminated in her earning MBBS and MD degrees from the esteemed BJ Medical College and Sassoon Hospital. Her unwavering commitment to excellence led her to pursue a DNB Neurology under the mentorship of the renowned Dr. GM Taori in Nagpur.
However, Dr. Poornima’s influence transcends the boundaries of traditional medicine. She is a true Social Engineer, captivating hearts through groundbreaking projects focused on Emotional Wellness. These noble endeavours are championed by her section 8 NPO/ NGO, NICHE Advocacy Foundation, where she tirelessly paints vibrant strokes of positivity onto the canvas of people’s lives, empowering them to embrace their emotional well-being.
Yet, beyond her professional achievements, her passions harmonize beautifully with her role as a healer. She finds solace in the melodic wonders of music, the captivating strokes of painting, the invigorating rides on her bicycle, and the nurturing touch of gardening. And in the company of cherished friends, she discovers the true essence of joy and connection.
So, I invite you all to join Dr. Poornima Poornima on this enchanting journey, where neuroscience intersects with inspiration, healing intertwines with creativity, and friendships bloom like the most vibrant of gardens. Discover the wonders that await when the heart, mind, and artistry come together, all guided by the brilliance of Dr. Poornima, the catalyst for a life filled with joy, growth, and emotional wellness.
Special Interests
Areas of interest
- Functional Neurological Disorders
- Neuro-rehabilitation (including Cognitive rehabilitation)
- Palliative care in Neurology
- Care of the Care-Giver
Team work in Neuro-services:
- Stroke unit set up at Joshi Hospital and Sancheti Hospital
- Designed SASD training program for hospital staff for developing Stroke Units
- Support groups for Care-Givers of Dementia and other chronic neurological disorders
Setting up teams for improving Neuro-Rehabilitation and Neuro-Palliative Care services
Teaching experience
- Assistant Professor, Senior Resident Neurology & Consultant Neurologist in Depart ment of Neurology, Bharati Vidyapeeth (DTU) Medical College and HOSPITAL, Pune : teaching of MD Medicine and MD Psychiatry Residents : September 2019 to October 2021
- Faculty for BASLP course for Neurology. (Audiology and Speech and Language Pathology)
- Guest Faculty for ‘Applied Neurology for Geriatric Nursing’ in ‘Diploma Course in Healthcare Assistance (Geriatric care)’ conducted by Ambedkar College affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur, for the period from 2015-16 to 2018-19.
- June 2010 to January 2015: Assistant Professor in Medicine at NKPSIMS and Re search Center and Lata Mangeshkar Hospital, Nagpur. Trained MD Medicine and MD Psychiatry students.
- January 2007 to February 2010: Coordinator and Teacher for NNS (Nagpur Neuro Society) Neurology Lecture series by Dr. Mukund Baheti, held during January and February for MBBS students in and around Nagpur in collaboration with IMA, Nagpur. Course was attended by 5 colleges in and around Nagpur with an average attendance of 450 students per lecture.
- August 2007 to September 2009: Sr. Research Consultant Neurologist, CIIMS, Nag pur: Bedside Thursday-clinic and Grand Rounds: teaching sessions for students and junior doctors, including students registered for DNB in Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery in CIIMS – 2007-2009
- Active participation in Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology: CME organized under guidance of World Federation of Neurology, conducted in Nagpur by Dr. C.M Meshram, Senior Neurologist:2006-2008
- October 2002 to March 2006: Resident in Neurology, CIIMS, Nagpur, India • February 1997 to April 1998: Registrar in Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai • March 1994 to December 1996: Resident in Medicine, Sassoon General Hospitals and BJMC, Pune, India
- January 1994 to February 1994: Locum Resident in Psychiatry, Sassoon General Hospi tals and BJMC, Pune, India
Recent talks
- Mind your Mind
- Assertiveness Workshop
- Parasomnias and RLS
- Vertigo
- Women and Epilepsy
Affiliations and Memberships
- Maharashtra Medical Council (under Medical Council of India)
- Member, AAN: American Academy of Neurology
- Life member: Indian Epilepsy Society
- Life member: Indian Epilepsy Association,
- Academy of Medical Sciences (AMS), Nagpur, India
- Indian Medical Academy (IMA), India
- Indian Association of Neurology (IAN)
- IAN Subsection Life member: Advocacy subsection, Neuro-rehab subsec tion, Cognition subsection, Outreach subsection
- Life Member: IFNR
- Maharashtra Association of Neurology (MAN)
- Life member: Neurology Society of Pune (NSP)
- Life member: Geriatric Society of India
Setting up teams for improving Neuro-Rehabilitation and Neuro-Palliative Care services
Research and Talks
- ‘Neuro-Palliative care and its role in Modern Medicine’, Review article in Vidarbha Journal of Internal Medicine, 2018
- ‘Habilitation and Rehabilitation’ presentation during annual conference of MAN 2016, at Mahabaleshwar, MS, INDIA
- Prize winner in AMS Nagpur, Annual debate 2011: Premotor Parkinson ism Should Not Be Treated
- Case presentation in annual AMS meeting 2011: ‘Unusual Case Of Un consciousness: Non-Convulsive Status’: second prize
- Interesting cases of neurocysticercosis: presentation of 3 unique neurocys ticercosis cases at Royal Melbourne Hospital, weekly meeting October 2010 and at MAN, Lavasa 2011
- Talk on ‘Epilepsy : an Overview’ at Gondia, organised by IMA, Gondia and Orange City Hospital and Research Center, Nagpur, India; July 2009
- Clinical Neurology for the Palliative Care Professionals’, resource person in national palliative care conference held in February 2020.
- Talk on ‘Clinical Approach to patient of Neuropathy’ during Sympo sium on ‘peripheral Neuropathy’ at Nagpur, as a part of silver jubilee cele brations, CIIMS, India, 31st Jan. 2009
- Talk on ‘Clinical Approach to patient of Neuropathy’ during Sympo sium on ‘peripheral Neuropathy’ at Nagpur, as a part of silver jubilee cele brations, CIIMS, India, 31st Jan. 2009
- Talk on GEMIND: Guidelines For Management Of Epilepsy In India at several places in association with local IMA chapters: IMA Gondia, IMA, Nagpur 2009
- Study of patients of age 45 years and below suffering from arterial is chemic stroke: to evaluate etiology, clinical course and management, Karandikar PN, Chandak NH, Bhishikar S, Taori GM; 2008
- Talk on ‘What is New in Migraine’ in 4th conference of Maharashtra As sociation of Neurology, Kashid, India, May 2008
- Talk on ‘Brain and Behavior’ during workshop by research lab at CIIMS, Nagpur, as a part of silver jubilee celebrations, CIIMS, India, 2008 • Short lecture series for “Orientation to Neurology’ for junior doctors at Orange City Hospital and Research Center, Nagpur, India; 2008 • Bedside Thursday-clinic: teaching sessions for students and junior doc tors, including students for the course of Internal Medicine, Neurology, Neurosurgery in CIIMS – 2007-2009
- In house publication: Epileptogenesis: a review: in ‘CIIMS-in-Focus’ 2007
- In house publication: Post traumatic epilepsy: a review: in ‘CIIMS-in Focus’ 2006
- Award paper presentation in the annual AMS conference, Nagpur, 2006: Nerve conduction studies in Hyponatremia: pilot study done in CIIMS, Nagpur.
- Involved in: ‘Protein electrophoretogram in serum of acute ischemic stroke patients and its correlation with S-100bb and neuron specific eno lase level: a pilot study.’ In Annals of Neurosciences: vol.13, 2006. pg: 36- 40; 2003-04
- Nerve conduction studies in Hyponatremia: pilot study done in CIIMS, Nagpur, under guidance of Dr. G.M Taori and Dr. Mrs Leena Vyas; 2003-04
- Poster presentation in the 12th IAN conference, Nagpur, 2004: Nerve con duction studies in Hyponatremia: pilot study done in CIIMS, Nagpur, • Case presentation in post conference CME, 12th Indian Academy of Neurology Annual Conference, 2004: A difficult case of Myasthenia Gravis: a therapeutic challenge.
- Poster presentation: Chronic arsenic poisoning and bilateral optic neuropa thy: a case report: 5th annual conference of IAN, Chennai, Sept 1997
- Actively involved as clinical research assistant in Study of Tiagabine in refractory epilepsy: multinational study: phase IIIa trial: “An open label study on the safety and efficacy of long term Tiagabine administra tion (add-on) in patients with epilepsy unsatisfactorily controlled with oth er anti-epileptic medication” 1997-98
Book an Appointment
For appointment at Joshi Hospital
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For NCV appointment
Call: Priyanka: 9096164357
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