Dr. ADNAN FIRDOUS RAINA

Dr. Adnan Firdous Raina is a highly accomplished neurologist and Senior Consultant in Neurology at Paras Health, Srinagar, with extensive training and an exceptional academic record.   He earned his DM in Neurology from Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), securing Rank 1 in the final examination. He further strengthened his international credentials by successfully passing the European Board of Neurology Fellowship Examination. Prior to this, he completed his MD in Internal Medicine from SKIMS, again achieving the highest rank in the final examination. He also holds the prestigious MRCP from the Royal College of Physicians (UK) and has successfully passed all steps of the USMLE, earning ECFMG certification, which qualifies him for medical practice and training in the United States. During his MBBS, Dr. Raina was awarded the title of Best Outgoing Student and earned four gold medals in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, and Microbiology, highlighting his consistent academic excellence and strong foundational knowledge.

Dr. Raina has multiple research publications and maintains a deep interest in a broad spectrum of neurological disorders. His areas of expertise include migraine, with a focus on newer therapies and underlying mechanisms; acute stroke, particularly the use of novel thrombolytic agents; and Parkinson’s disease, with an emphasis on emerging diagnostic technologies. He also works extensively on treatment-resistant seizures, the physical quality of life in patients with epilepsy, and the role of neurogenetics in paediatric neurological disorders. Dr. Raina’s practice is rooted in evidence-based medicine combined with a patient-centered approach, offering advanced neurological care that is both cutting-edge and compassionate.

Area of Expertise:

• Migraine and Headache Disorders
• Neuropathy and Neuropathic Pain
• Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
• Acute Stroke Management

Area of Interest:

• Neuroimmunology
• Neurogenetics and Precision Neurology
• Gut-Brain Axis
• Neuroinflammation and Neurodegeneration
• Sleep and Circadian Neurology 

Awards & Achievements:

• Rank 1 DM Neurology Certification Exams.
• Rank 1 MD Medicine Certification Exams.
• Honours in Anatomy.
• Honours in Physiology.
• Honours in Biochemistry.
• Honours in Microbiology.
• Best Out-Going MBBS Graduate-2011.
•  Best Out-Going Post Graduate-2016.
• Best Out-Going DM Student-2021