AUGUSTA, GA (TIP): The Association of Indian Neurologists in America (AINA) recently honored Dr. Kapil Sethi, an Indian origin neurologist and former director of the Movement Disorders Program at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, with their Lifetime Achievement Award 2017.

The award recognizes a leader in neurology based on his dedication to advancing the training of North American neurologists of Indian origin and promoting innovation and research in the field of neurology. DR Sethi received the award at the group’s annual meeting last month in Boston.

An internationally known expert in movement disorders, Dr Sethi is currently a principal investigator on a study to determine whether a constant subcutaneous infusion of apomorphine over 18 hours daily can help “rescue” Parkinson’s patients from bouts of immobility and smooth out their movements. The MCG and AU Movement Disorders Program is among 20 sites across the nation enrolling up to 60 patients in the study. Dr Sethi was appointed director of the Movement Disorders Program in 1985 and served in that capacity until last year. He also was Director of the National Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence at AU Health from 2000-09. He was listed among America’s Top Doctors for 16 consecutive years, from 2001-17, by Castle Connolly.