Dr. Aarti Sarwal is a nationally recognized neurologist, neurointensivist, and clinical informatics leader whose career has been defined by a commitment to advancing the care of critically ill neurologic patients. She serves as Professor of Neurology at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she brings together expertise in neurocritical care, neurosonology, and data‑driven clinical practice to improve outcomes for patients with life‑threatening neurologic conditions.
Dr. Sarwal’s training spans multiple disciplines and continents. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Government Medical College in Patiala, India, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Informatics. She completed both Internal Medicine and Neurology residencies at the University of Missouri in Columbia, where she developed a strong foundation in acute neurologic care. She then pursued fellowship training in Neurocritical Care at the Cleveland Clinic, one of the nation’s leading centers for neurologic intensive care.
Board certified in Neurology, Neurocritical Care (through both UCNS and ABPN/ACGME pathways), Clinical Informatics, and Neurosonology, Dr. Sarwal brings a uniquely comprehensive skill set to her clinical and academic work. She is also certified in neurovascular ultrasound through the American Society of Neuroimaging as a Registered Physician in Neurovascular Interpretation.
Her contributions to the field have been recognized through major national honors, including the Society of Critical Care Medicine Distinguished Service Award and a Presidential Citation from the Neurocritical Care Society. These awards reflect her leadership in integrating ultrasound, informatics, and evidence‑based practice into modern neurocritical care.
Dr. Sarwal is deeply engaged in professional service across a wide range of organizations. She is an active member of the Association of Indian Neurologists in America, the American Academy of Neurology, the Neurocritical Care Society, the Society of Critical Care Medicine, the European Society of Intensive Care Medicine, the World Federation of Neurology, the American Medical Association, the American Heart Association, the Society of Neurocritical Care (India), the American Medical Informatics Association, the American Society of Echocardiography, the Society of Mechanical Ventilation, the American Society of Neurophysiological Monitoring, and the Guidelines International Network. Her involvement reflects a global commitment to advancing neurocritical care, neurosonology, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
A respected educator, mentor, and advocate for innovation in neurologic care, Dr. Sarwal continues to shape the future of neurocritical care through her scholarship, leadership, and dedication to improving patient outcomes.
She welcomes professional connections on LinkedIn (linkedin.com/in/aarti-sarwal-87b346b0) and on X (@aartisarwal).
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