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Jitesh Kar

Neurology

Jitesh Kar, M.D., M.P.H.

Board-Certified Neurologist, Fellowship-Trained in Neuromuscular and Autonomic Disorders

Huntsville, AL

Jitesh Kar, MD, is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist who provides exceptional care to his patients at the Neurology Institute of Huntsville in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Kar specializes in adult neurology, really enjoys diagnostic neurology, and has a special interest and fellowship training in Neuromuscular diseases. Dr. Kar completed his Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Surgery at Grant Medical College & J.J. Hospital in Mumbai, which is among the oldest and most respected med

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13+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Neurology (unspecified body)

Education & Training

  • Grant Medical College & J.J. Hospital — Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Surgery
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham — Masters in Public Health
  • New York Medical College/Metropolitan Hospital — Internship, Internal Medicine
  • University of Texas Medical Center at Houston — Residency, Neurology (Chief Resident)
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham — Fellowship, Neuromuscular and Autonomic Disorders

Peer Recognition

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Honor Roll

Recognition & Leadership

Awards & Honors

  • Frank M. Yatsu Award for Excellence in Clinical Neurology
  • Arnold P. Gold Foundation Award (2013, 2014)
  • ARGUS Award for Best Clinical Educator in Community, UAB Huntsville (2017)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Autonomic DisordersNeuromuscular Medicine

Conditions & Treatments

ALS & Motor Neuron DiseaseNeuromuscular DiseasePeripheral NeuropathyMuscular DystrophyElectrodiagnostic Testing (EMG/NCS)

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Crestwood Medical Center
  • Athens-Limestone Hospital
  • Huntsville Hospital
  • Marshall Medical Centers

Languages

English

Experience

13+ years in practice