Akram Dastagir, MD is board-certified in headache medicine and fellowship-trained in multiple sclerosis. Although much of his practice focuses on these conditions, he also likes to work with other neurology issues such as seizures, neuropathy, and Parkinson’s disease. He attended Deccan College of Medical Sciences and is fluent in Urdu and Hindi.
Dr. Dastagir’s belief that MCN is one of the best neurology groups in the country is what directed him to us. Our business model encourages his practice of providing individualized and compassionate care to all his patients and allows him to build long-term relationships with them.
It gives him great joy to be able to help his patients and see improvement. He says, “I have heard patients say that the treatments I provide them has changed their lives. They can spend more time with family and enjoy their life.”
Dr. Dastagir believes that sound sleep habits and regularly staying active are imperative to good overall health.
Having been a player on his college basketball team, Dr. Dastagir remains a devoted hoops fan. Kept happily busy by his three children, he also enjoys traveling, frequenting the outdoors, spending time with family and friends, and trying different types of foods.
Dr. Dastagir was wonderful, they were calm and detailed in listening to me and my symptoms and in educating me on what tests were for and how they would be reviewed. When I was referred to Neurology, I was very worried about not being heard and being dismissed, as I had at other medical systems for different ailments. I had such a pleasant and reassuring appointment with Dr. Dastagir I was waiting for this survey to come to say how much their kind treatment of me means to me and I will be referring the clinic to other people. I was extremely pleased with my care and what the doctor did for me and am pleased with what he was able to do on my behalf. I will be seeing Dr. Dastagir Again. Dr. Dastagir was wonderful~ understanding, concerned, warm and informed. A new provider is usually a unique experience, but he put me at ease immediately. Dr. Dastagir was wonderful. He explained things to me so that I could understand and explained the plan going forward. I would recommend him to everyone. Dr. Dastagir was extremely friendly and has some of the best patient care skills I’ve witnessed. Listened carefully, explained things thoroughly, spoke respectfully. Dr Dastigar was very informative and patient and made sure I felt comfortable and had all my questions answered. Dr Dastagir listens to you. He cares and is very knowledgeable. I enjoyed meeting Dr. Dastagir and felt very comfortable. I like that he shows his patients the MRI results while discussing the current and past condition. Also, always feel welcome by the Dr’s assistants and others that I come in contact with. My MS friends are looking forward to meeting Dr. Dastagir soon. This was my first visit with Dr. Dastagir and I was very impressed with his sensitivity, knowledge, and commitment to his patients as well as to MS as a specialty. I am confident in his care. I have been really happy with Dr. Dastagir. He is very understanding of my concerns and if I have follow up questions he gets back to me very quickly!
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.