Renowned Neurologist Dr Shirish Valsangkar commits suicide

Solapur: In a tragic incident, a city-based renowned neurologist, Dr Shirish Padmakar Valsangkar, owner of Valsangkar Hospital, also known as the S P Institute of Neurosciences, committed suicide after shooting himself in the head with his licensed revolver at his residence. 

Dr. Valsangkar, widely regarded as the pride of Solapur for his exceptional expertise and knowledge in the field of neurology, breathed his last after being rushed to his own hospital, where he had treated countless patients over the years. He provided his medical services not only in Solapur but also in Maharashtra and around the world. 

The reason why the doctor took his own life remains unknown and is yet to be determined. However, the preliminary investigation report by the police indicates that Dr. Valsangkar had been under stress over the past few days.

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The incident took place after Dr. Valsangkar had dinner with his family at his house around 8 p.m. At approximately 8:30 p.m., he suddenly got up and went to the bathroom, carrying his licensed revolver. There, he reportedly shot himself in the head and collapsed. Upon discovering the incident, his family rushed him to the hospital, where his son, also a doctor, attempted to treat him. Sadly, despite all efforts, Dr. Valsangkar passed away around 9:30 p.m.

As soon as the news of Dr. Shirish Valsangkar’s death spread, many well-known doctors and his patients came to pay their respects. His sudden death shocked the entire medical community in Solapur and across the state.

As per Marathi India times, Dr. Shirish Valsangkar was the first neurologist in Solapur. Dr. Valsangkar had started a state-of-the-art hospital to treat the brain in various and sophisticated ways. He was known as Dr. Shirish Valsangkar, who revolutionized the field of neurology in Solapur. 

Shocked over the incident, Dr Sachin Baldawa, a neurosurgeon from Solapur told TOI, "It is a shocking development for all of us."

“He was rushed to a hospital but succumbed during treatment. While the exact reason behind his extreme step is being ascertained, preliminary information suggests he had been under stress for the past few days. The body has been sent for investigation,” an police official told PTI. 

Dr. Shirish Padmakar Valsangkar was a highly respected neurologist and the founder of the SP Institute of Neurosciences (Valsangkar Hospital) in Solapur, Maharashtra. Known as a pioneer in the field of neurology in the region, he was instrumental in transforming neurological care in South-West Maharashtra. His vision and commitment led to the establishment of one of the region’s most advanced centers for brain and spine-related disorders.

He pursued his medical education at Dr. V. M. Medical College, Solapur, earning his MBBS and MD under Shivaji University. To further his expertise, Dr. Valsangkar achieved MRCP (UK) from the Royal College of Physicians, London. He received comprehensive clinical training both in India and the United Kingdom. In India, his formative years included internships at CPR Hospital, Kolhapur, and the Primary Health Centre in Kurduwadi, followed by postgraduate training at General Hospital, Solapur, and senior registrarship at Bombay Hospital. In the UK, he held various academic and clinical positions at prestigious institutions including Maida Vale Neurological Hospital (London), Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, and the Midland Centre for Neurosurgery and Neurology.

In 1999, he founded the SP Institute of Neurosciences in Solapur with the aim of offering specialized and multidisciplinary care. The hospital grew to provide a wide range of neurological services including neurology, neurosurgery, neurointervention, neurorehabilitation, and pain management. Dr. Valsangkar was known for treating complex conditions such as epilepsy, stroke, brain tumors, neuromuscular diseases, and movement disorders.

Beyond clinical work, Dr. Valsangkar actively contributed to research and academic advancement. He authored several scientific papers focusing on cerebrospinal fluid LDH in meningitis, treatment protocols for epilepsy, and stroke prognosis. 

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