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Dr. Shankar Balakrishnan

Neurologist

Dr. Shankar Balakrishnan

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years of experience
DM, MBBS, MD
- India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Shankar Balakrishnan

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Stroke (Ischaemic — Thrombolysis & Thrombectomy)
    • Epilepsy (Adult & Paediatric)
    • Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
    • Spinal Cord Disorders (STIMO — Spinal Cord Pacemaker)
    • Cerebrovascular Malformations (AVM, Aneurysm)
    • Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Multiple Sclerosis & Demyelinating Diseases
    • Headache & Migraine
    • Neuromuscular Disorders
    • Neurorehabilitation

    Sub-specialties

    • Interventional Neurology (Zurich-Trained — FINR): Fellow in Interventional Neuroradiology (FINR) from the University of Zurich, Switzerland (2018) — expert in mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke, carotid and brain stenting, cerebral angioplasty, and tumour embolisation — performing 500+ diagnostic cerebral angiograms and 200+ procedural angiograms, making Dr. Shankar Balakrishnan one of Chennai's foremost interventional neurologists at Dr. Rela Institute.
    • Spinal Cord Pacemaker / STIMO (Indian Subcontinent Pioneer): The first doctor in the Indian subcontinent to help paralysed children walk using a spinal cord pacemaker (STIMO — Stimulation Movement Overground) — a landmark achievement inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu — with a first-of-its-kind in-house rehabilitation team in South India (13 members, 7 domains).
    • Paediatric & Adult Neurology: Dual-trained paediatric and adult neurologist (MD Paediatrics + DM Neurology) — enabling seamless expert neurological care across all age groups from neonates to adults — with specialisation in epilepsy, movement disorders, and neurorehabilitation.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Mechanical Thrombectomy (Acute Stroke — Endovascular)
    • IV/IA Thrombolysis (Acute Stroke)
    • Carotid & Brain Stenting / Angioplasty
    • Diagnostic Cerebral Angiogram (500+ performed)
    • Procedural Angiogram — Coiling, Stent-Assisted Coiling (200+ performed)
    • Tumour Embolisation (Neurointerventional)
    • Spinal Cord Pacemaker (STIMO) — Movement Overground
    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) — Parkinson's (35+ patients)
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS — Epilepsy)
    • EEG / Video EEG Monitoring

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University — 2005
    • MD (Paediatrics) — NHL Medical College, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad — 2010
    • DM (Neurology) — Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (TNMGRMU) / Madras Medical College, Chennai — 2015 (Prof. CUV Gold Medal — All-Rounder Best Outgoing Student)

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology (FINR) — University of Zurich, Switzerland — 2018

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
    • Member — Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
    • Member — Society for Neuroscience

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chromepet, Chennai — Clinical Lead Neurologist (Present)
    • Spoorthi Neuro and Spine Center, 34/29 Kasturba Nagar, Adyar, Chennai — Consultant Neurologist (Present)
    • RIMS Hospital, Red Hills, Chennai — Consultant Neurologist (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • MIOT International Hospital, Chennai — Consultant Neurologist (Past)
    • University of Zurich, Switzerland — FINR Fellowship — 2018

    Key Achievements

    • Prof. CUV Gold Medal — 'All-Rounder Best Outgoing Student' in DM Neurology — 2015
    • Most Admired and Innovative Neurologist of the Year — Iconic Healthcare Summit and Awards — 2022
    • Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology (FINR) — University of Zurich, Switzerland — 2018
    • Pioneer — First doctor in Indian subcontinent to help paralysed children walk with spinal cord pacemaker (STIMO)
    • First in-house rehabilitation team in South India (13 members, 7 domains)
    • 500+ diagnostic cerebral angiograms; 200+ procedural angiograms
    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) performed in 35+ Parkinson's disease patients

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