Dr. (Col) Joy Dev Mukherji, Vice Chairman and Head of Neurology in Delhi, India, is a distinguished neurologist with over 37 years of experience in the field. After serving 23 years in the Armed Forces Medical Services, including a tenure as a senior teaching faculty member at the Army Research and Referral Hospital in Delhi, he joined Max Healthcare in 2006 as a Senior Neurologist. Dr. Mukherji holds an MBBS from Sambalpur University (1983), an MD in General Medicine from Bangalore University (1990), and a DM in Neurology from PGIMER, Chandigarh (1995). His expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis, Movement Disorders, Stroke Management, Headache, and Critical Care Neurology. Notably, he has received specialized training in Multiple Sclerosis treatment in Switzerland and has been honored with the Chief of Army Staff’s Commendation Medal in 2004, among other accolades.

Experience Overview

Dr. (Col) Joy Dev Mukherji is a highly experienced neurologist with over 28 years of expertise in the field of Neurology. Before joining Max Healthcare in 2006 as a Senior Neurologist, he dedicated 23 years to the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), where he served as a Senior Teaching Faculty member at the Army Research and Referral Hospital, Delhi. Throughout his career, Dr. Mukherji has actively contributed to neurological research, leading multiple projects under AFMRC (Armed Forces Medical Research Committee). His commitment to medical advancements is evident through his numerous lectures and presentations at national and international conferences. To further enhance his expertise, he received specialized training in Multiple Sclerosis treatment in Switzerland, solidifying his position as a leading authority in Neurology.

Professional Memberships

Awards & Recognitions

• Chief of Army Staff’s Commendation Medal (2004) – Recognized for outstanding service in Neurology within the Armed Forces.
• GOC-in-C (Western Command) Commendation Medal (Twice) – Awarded for exceptional contributions to military healthcare and neurology.
• Best Scientific Paper Award (APICON) – Won for his groundbreaking research on “Stroke in the Young” in the platform presentation section.
• CEO’s Award (2017) – Honored for exemplifying the core values of Max Healthcare through exceptional patient care and medical service.
• Lifetime Achievement Award (2014) – Conferred by Human Care Charitable Trust (Regd.) for his remarkable contributions to Neurology.

Specialty Interests

• Multiple Sclerosis – Expertise in diagnosis and advanced treatment approaches.
• Movement Disorders – Specialized in managing conditions like Parkinsons disease and dystonia.
• Evaluation and Management of Strokes – Focused on acute stroke care and prevention strategies.
• Headache Disorders – Expert in treating migraines and chronic headache syndromes.
• Critical Care Neurology – Skilled in handling neurological emergencies and ICU-based neurocritical care.

Languages Spoken

• English – Proficient in professional and medical communication.
• Hindi – Fluent in speaking and understanding for effective patient interaction.
• Bengali – Native/Fluent, ensuring personalized care for Bengali-speaking patients.