By: IPP Bureau
Last updated : July 23, 2026 5:28 pm
Nationwide awareness initiative connects 400+ patients and caregivers with leading neurologists to explore emerging non-invasive treatment solutions for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremors
Vattikuti Foundation successfully concluded the latest NeuroNext Forum series, a nationwide patient awareness initiative that brought together more than 400 patients, caregivers and family members across Ahmedabad, Chennai, Delhi and Chandigarh.
Through direct interactions with leading neurologists and neurosurgeons, attendees gained a better understanding of Parkinson's Disease, Essential Tremor and emerging treatment pathways, enabling them to make more informed decisions about their care.
Anchored around this year's theme, "Restoring Life Through Focused Ultrasound," the frum featured some of India's leading neurological specialists.
A key focus of the discussions was Magnetic Resonance-guided Focused Ultrasound (MRgFUS), a non-invasive, incisionless treatment option for select patients with movement disorders.
The sessions helped participants understand the science behind the technology, patient eligibility, expected outcomes and the importance of timely consultation with specialists. Experts also highlighted the role of physiotherapy, regular exercise, rehabilitation and lifestyle modifications in improving long-term quality of life.
As awareness around MRgFUS continues to grow, the treatment is now available at four centres across India. These include Royal Care Super Speciality Hospital, Coimbatore, which introduced the technology in 2022 and has since successfully treated more than 300 patients; Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, where the programme commenced in 2025 in technical collaboration with the MRgFUS team at Royal Care and has completed more than 25 procedures.
Also, the KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad has performed over 55 successful treatments since launching the service in 2025; and the Centre for Excellence in Neurotechnology at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, established in collaboration with the Vattikuti Foundation in 2026, offering advanced incision-free treatment for patients with complex movement disorders.
Abhi Vattikuti, Vice President, Vattikuti Foundation, said, “Through the NeuroNext Forum, our goal has been to bridge the gap between medical expertise and the people who need it most by creating opportunities for patients and caregivers. The response we have witnessed across cities reinforces the need for continued education, and we remain committed to expanding these conversations so that more families feel informed, supported and hopeful about the future."