Dr. K. A. Salam

Medical Degrees

• MBBS
• MD — General Medicine
• DM — Neurology

Fellowships & Special Training

• Advanced Stroke Neurology Training
• Epilepsy and Movement Disorders Training
• Neurocritical Care Training

Certifications & Accreditations

• Kerala Medical Council Registration
• Neurological Society of India — Member
• Indian Academy of Neurology — Member
• IMA — Indian Medical Association

Major Conditions Treated

• Stroke (Ischaemic & Haemorrhagic)
• Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
• Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
• Dementia & Memory Disorders
• Migraine & Chronic Headache
• Neuroinfections (Meningitis, Encephalitis)
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Peripheral Neuropathy
• Guillain-Barré Syndrome
• Myasthenia Gravis
• Vertigo & Balance Disorders
• Neurocritical Care

Sub-specialties

• Stroke Neurology: Specialist in acute stroke management and secondary prevention — the leading DM-qualified neurologist for stroke treatment in Calicut and North Kerala.
• Neuroinfections: Expert in bacterial meningitis, viral encephalitis, and neurocysticercosis — conditions with a high clinical burden in Kerala.
• Epilepsy: Experienced in comprehensive epilepsy management including drug-resistant epilepsy evaluation and EEG-guided treatment protocols.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• EEG (Electroencephalography)
• EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies
• Acute Stroke Thrombolysis (tPA)
• Botulinum Toxin Injections
• IVIG Infusion
• Lumbar Puncture & CSF Analysis
• Neurocritical Care Management

Current Affiliation

• Senior Consultant — Neurology & Neurosurgery, Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Calicut (Present)

Past Affiliations

• Government Medical College, Kozhikode — Consultant Neurologist (Past)
• Multiple senior neurology roles in Calicut and Kerala across 25-year career (details on request)

Academic & Research Roles

• Faculty — Kerala regional neurology CME programmes
• Invited speaker — South India neurology conferences

Key Achievements

• 25+ years of dedicated clinical neurology practice in Calicut and North Kerala
• DM (Neurology) — highest postgraduate neurology qualification in India
• Expert in stroke, epilepsy, neuroinfections, and movement disorder management
• High patient recommendation rate across North Kerala and the Malabar region

National & International Awards

• Information not publicly available.

Professional Memberships

• Neurological Society of India
• Indian Academy of Neurology
• Kerala Medical Council
• IMA — Indian Medical Association

Published Papers (Selected)

• Information not publicly available.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Stroke management outcomes in Kerala
• Neuroinfections in South India
• Drug-resistant epilepsy treatment protocols
• Parkinson's disease management

A patient presenting with acute ischaemic stroke received timely intravenous thrombolysis (tPA) under Dr. Salam's care at MIMS Calicut, achieving near-complete neurological recovery with no significant residual deficit at follow-up.

A patient with viral encephalitis presenting with rapid deterioration in consciousness was successfully managed in the neurocritical care setting under Dr. Salam's supervision, achieving full cognitive recovery within three weeks.

• North Kerala's Leading Neurologist: Patients from Calicut, Malappuram, and Wayanad recognise Dr. Salam as the foremost DM-qualified neurologist in North Kerala — the specialist patients travel to when complex neurological conditions require expert management.
• Neuroinfection Expertise: Reviewers praise his expertise in meningitis and encephalitis — conditions that require rapid, precise management to prevent long-term disability.
• Accessible & Trusted: Described as consistently accessible and genuinely caring — qualities that have built extraordinary patient loyalty in the Malabar region over 25 years.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Salam takes a systematic, evidence-based approach to neurology — ensuring thorough evaluation, appropriate investigation, and personalised treatment plans. He is known for his rapid clinical decision-making in neurological emergencies such as stroke and encephalitis, and for his accessible, warm communication with patients and families facing serious neurological diagnoses.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Salam employs advanced EEG and EMG, acute stroke thrombolysis protocols, IVIG and plasmapheresis for inflammatory neurological conditions, botulinum toxin therapy for movement disorders, and comprehensive neurocritical care management. He collaborates with neurosurgical teams for conditions requiring combined neurological and surgical management.

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Language Support

English and Hindi are spoken; Cancer Rounds provides certified interpreters for all major international languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. K. A. Salam.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing patients to share medical records and discuss treatment plans with Dr. K. A. Salam before travelling to India.