Neilank Jha

Neilank Jha is a Canadian neurosurgeon specializing in concussions. Based in the city of Toronto, Neilank Jha established KonKussion, a hotline to address concussion injuries, which is staffed by neurosurgeons and neurologists to provide medical prognoses and treatment plans to physicians and nurses. In addition, Jha has pioneered clinical management guidelines for concussions through working with others in his field, internationally. Neilank Jha also established the first academic journal dedicated to the research of concussions.

Early life and career Neilank was born in Edmonton, Alberta and grew up in Regina, Saskatchewan where he had a passion for playing hockey. Neilank has encouraged the responsible management of concussions in both athletes and non-athletes.

Neilank has conducted research evaluating the potential therapeutic benefit of cannabinoids in the management of traumatic brain injury.

KonKussion Neilank Jha established KonKussion, a hotline to address concussion injuries, which is staffed by neurosurgeons and neurologists to provide medical prognoses and treatment plans to physicians and nurses. Neilank Jha personally attends to 200 concussion cases per week through KonKussion.