Akram Dastagir, M.D.
Specializing in:
Multiple Sclerosis • Immunological Disorders of the Nervous System • Headache Medicine
Dr. Akram Dastagir, MD
Board-Certified Neurologist | Multiple Sclerosis & Headache Medicine | Golden Valley & Maple Grove
About Dr. Dastagir
Dr. Akram Dastagir, MD, is a board-certified neurologist fellowship-trained in multiple sclerosis and board-certified in headache medicine. He provides care at the Golden Valley and Maple Grove offices of the Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology (MCN).
While much of his practice focuses on MS, immunological disorders of the nervous system, and headache medicine, Dr. Dastagir also treats a wide range of neurological conditions including seizures, neuropathy, and Parkinson’s disease.
He attended Deccan College of Medical Sciences and is fluent in Urdu and Hindi, which helps him connect with a diverse group of patients.
Care Philosophy
Dr. Dastagir believes that MCN is one of the best neurology groups in the country, and he was drawn to the clinic’s model of providing individualized, compassionate care that allows him to build long-term relationships with patients.
“I have heard patients say that the treatments I provide them have changed their lives. They can spend more time with family and enjoy their life.” – Dr. Dastagir
He emphasizes healthy sleep habits and regular activity as the foundation for overall wellness.
Awards & Recognition
Fellowship-trained in Multiple Sclerosis
Board-certified in Headache Medicine
Known for compassionate, patient-focused care
Personal Life
Outside of medicine, Dr. Dastagir enjoys basketball—having been a player on his college team—and remains a devoted fan of the sport. He stays happily busy with his three children and also enjoys traveling, being outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and trying new foods.
FAQs
Where does Dr. Dastagir see patients?
He sees patients at the Golden Valley and Maple Grove MCN locations.
What languages does Dr. Dastagir speak?
He is fluent in Urdu and Hindi in addition to English.
What are Dr. Dastagir’s specialties?
He specializes in MS, headache/migraine medicine, and immunological disorders, and also treats seizures, neuropathy, and Parkinson’s disease.
What is Dr. Dastagir’s care philosophy?
He emphasizes personalized treatment, lifestyle habits like sleep and exercise, and long-term relationships with his patients.
- St. Mary’s Junior college, Hyderabad, India
- Medical School – Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India
- Internship – Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India
- Residency – Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Detroit, MI
- Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology Fellowship – Harvard Medical School
- Board Certified – Neurology
- Certificate of Added Qualification in Headache Medicine – National Headache Foundation
- Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Program of Aurora Health Care, Milwaukee, WI, 2016-2020.
- Publication: Article published in ENeurologicalSci Titled: Brain and spinal cord MRI lesions in primary progressive vs. relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
- Case Report published in Neurol Neuroimmunol Neuroinflamm titled: Nonfatal PML in a patient with multiple sclerosis treated with dimethyl fumarate
- Poster presentation in 2013 American Academy of Neurology on relationship between Vitamin D and Multiple Sclerosis with Dr. Omar Khan at Wayne State University, Detroit, MI
- Poster presentation in 2015 European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS) on Brain and spinal cord MRI findings in primary progressive vs. relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis with Dr. Rohit Bakshi at Harvard, Boston, MA
- Poster presentation in 2016 American Academy of Neurology on Brain and spinal cord MRI findings in primary progressive vs. relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis with Dr. Rohit Bakshi at Harvard, Boston, MA
- Assistant Professor of University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.
- Director for the Internal Medicine Resident training in neurology, St. Luke’s Hospital, Milwaukee, WI.
- Preceptor for Nurse Practitioner students for the Marquette University College of Nursing.
Principal Investigator for OMG157/Ofatumumab Clinical Trial with Novartis: A randomized, double-blind, double-dummy, parallel-group phase III study comparing the efficacy and safety of Ofatumumab versus Teriflunomide in patients with Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis. Total budget of around $500,000.00.
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Office:
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology
Golden Valley/Main Office
4225 Golden Valley Road
Golden Valley, MN 55422
763-588-0661
Secondary Office:
Minneapolis Clinic of Neurology – Maple Grove
9645 Grove Circle No., Suite 100
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-302-4114
Hospital Affiliation:
Fairview Ridges Hospital
201 East Nicollet Boulevard
Burnsville, MN 55337
952-892-2000
