Amit Kandel MD, MBA
Amit Kandel
MD, MBA
Clinical Assistant Professor
Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Specialty/Research Focus
Cerebrovascular (Stroke); General Neurology; Neurology
Professional Summary:
I AM A BOARD CERTIFIED NEUROLOGIST, BOARD CERTIFIED VASCULAR NEUROLOGIST AND RESEARCHER with significant expertise in stroke prevention and treatment from both individual patient and public health perspectives. My broad-based clinical experience in the U.S. and Nepal includes work in trauma centers, comprehensive stroke centers, emergency rooms, acute care / ICU, inpatient, and outpatient settings. My background is ideally suited for positions in hospital administration, stroke centers, health operation and management; and health system management and public health consultancy.
MY CURRENT RESEARCH FOCUS explores an area with both a high volume of stroke patients and stroke outcome and risk factors related to stroke. I also collaborate in multi-centric U.S. and worldwide research trials. Past research has been published in peer-reviewed pediatric, neurology, and general medical journals.
I SUPERVISE AND INSTRUCT medical students and residents; received multiple commendations for teaching excellence.
MY BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT KNOWLEDGE includes expertise in Finance, Accounting, Business Leadership, Health care strategy and Data Modeling.
Fluent in English, Nepali, and Hindi | Basic understanding of Urdu
Education and Training:
- MBA, Business administration, State university of New York at Buffalo (2016)
- MD, Medicine, The University of the State of New York ( Education Department) (2016)
- Vascular Neurology Fellowship, Vascular Neurology, University at Buffalo (2012)
- Residency, Neurology, University at Buffalo (2011)
- Residency, Medicine, University at Buffalo (2008)
- Rotational Internship, Medicine, Patan Hospital (2004)
- MBBS, Medicine, Kathmandu University, Nepalgunj Medical College, Top Honors and Certificate of excellence (2004)
Employment:
- Assistant Professor, Neurology, University at Buffalo (2016-present)
- Assistant Professor, Neurology, Erie County Medical Center (2013–2016)
- Assistant Professor, Neurology, University at Buffalo (2012–2013)
- Chief Resident, Neurology, University at Buffalo (2011–2012)
- Medical Officer/Resident, Accident and Emergency Department, B&B Hospital, Kathmandu University Teaching Hospital, Nepal (2007)
- Medical Officer/Resident, Accident and Emergency Department, B&B Hospital, Kathmandu university teaching Hospital, Nepal (2005–2006)
- Medical Officer, Integrated Resources for Improvement of Sight and Health Nepal (IRIS-Nepal), Nepal (2004–2006)
- Medical Officer/Resident, Accident and Emergency Department, Patan Hospital, Nepal (2004–2005)
- Instructor, Medical Transcription, Lord Buddha Education Foundation, Nepal (2002)
Awards and Honors:
- Honors in MBA (2016)
- Resident Teaching Award (2011)
- Resident Teaching Award (2010)
- Commendation for teaching Excellence (2010)
- Certificate of Excellence for top honors (2003)
- Certificate of Excellence for top honors (2002)
- Certificate of Excellence for top honors (2001)
- Certificate of Excellence for top honors (1999)
Research Expertise:
- Neurology
- Vascular Neurology
Research Centers:
- Jacobs Neurological Institute
Journal Articles:
- GBD 2015 Neurological Disorders Collaborator Group. Global, regional, and national burden of neurological disorders during 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015.. Lancet Neurology. 2017; 16(11).
- GBD 2015 DALYs and HALE Collaborators. Global, regional, and national disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) for 315 diseases and injuries and healthy life expectancy (HALE), 1990-2015: a systematic analysis for the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015.. Lancet. 2016; 388(10053).
- GBD 2015 SDG Collaborators.. Measuring the health-related Sustainable Development Goals in 188 countries: a baseline analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2015.. Lancet. 2016; 388(10053).
- Mehta BK, Mustafa G, McMurtray A, Masud MW, Gunukula SK, Kamal H, Kandel A, Beltagy A, Li P. Whole brain CT perfusion deficits using 320-detector-row CT scanner in TIA patients are associated with ABCD2 score. Int J Neurosci. 2014; 124(1).
- Kandel A, Amatya SK, Yeh EA. Reversible diffusion weighted imaging changes in propionic acidemia. J Child Neurol. 2013; 28(1).
Professional Memberships:
- World Stroke Organization; Member (2014–present)
- American Neurological Association; Member (2013–present)
- American Heart Association/American Stroke Association; Professional (2012–present)
- American Academy of Neurology (2009–present)
- Nepal Medical Council (2006–present)
- Nepal Medical Association (NMA); Lifetime member (2006–present)