Visiting Consultant Neurology

To work as a Visiting Consultant Neurologist, a doctor must hold an MBBS degree followed by MD Neurology or DM Neurology from a recognized institution. Completion of residency training, valid medical council registration, and sufficient post-qualification clinical experience are essential.

Courses leading to this role include DM Neurology, DNB Neurology, or equivalent super-specialty training after MD Medicine or Pediatrics (for pediatric neurology). Fellowship training in stroke medicine, epilepsy, movement disorders, or neurocritical care further strengthens eligibility.

A Visiting Consultant Neurologist treats conditions such as stroke, epilepsy, migraine, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, neuropathies, neuromuscular disorders, dementia, headaches, spinal cord disorders, and neuroinfections. They also manage ICU-related neurological complications.

Visiting Consultant Neurologists are typically paid per consultation or per visit rather than a fixed salary. Fees vary based on experience, city, hospital type, and patient volume. Senior neurologists in metro cities often command higher consultation charges.

They can work across multiple hospitals, nursing homes, corporate hospitals, diagnostic centers, rehabilitation facilities, and specialty clinics. Some also offer tele-neurology consultations or work with hospitals in tier-2 and tier-3 cities.

An MBBS degree, followed by MD/DM Neurology or DNB Neurology, and valid registration with the National Medical Commission or State Medical Council are mandatory. Several years of clinical experience significantly improve opportunities.

Primary qualifications include DM Neurology or DNB Neurology. Subspecialty fellowships in stroke care, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuroimaging, or neurocritical care enhance credibility and demand.

In India, consultation fees typically range from ₹1,000 to ₹3,000 per patient, while hospitals may pay ₹15,000 to ₹50,000 per visit or session, depending on expertise and case load. Monthly earnings can vary widely based on number of hospitals and visits.

No, it is usually a part-time or session-based role. Many neurologists choose this model to work across multiple hospitals, maintain private practice, or balance academic and clinical responsibilities.

Yes, demand is high, especially in hospitals without full-time neurology departments. Rising neurological disease burden and shortage of specialists in smaller cities increase the need for visiting neurologists.