Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai – India
About Dr. Somasundaram Aadhimoolam Chinnadurai
Dr. Somasundaram Aadhimoolam Chinnadurai is a distinguished Neurologist and Neurophysiologist with over a decade of clinical experience in diagnosing and managing complex neurological disorders. He specializes in the treatment of epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and neuromuscular diseases, utilizing advanced electrophysiological techniques for accurate diagnosis. A highly decorated academician, he holds the distinction of being the youngest recipient of a PhD in Neurology from a prestigious medical university in Tamil Nadu. Dr. Chinnadurai is actively involved in clinical research and has presented his work on neuro-electrophysiology at various national and international forums.
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- PhD in Neurology – The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai (2019)
- DM in Neurology – Madras Medical College, Chennai (2016)
- MD in General Medicine – Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai (2012)
- MBBS – I.R.T. Perundurai Medical College and Research Centre, Tamil Nadu (2009)
- Specialized Training in Neurophysiology and Electrophysiology
- Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP), UK (2019)
- Registered with Tamil Nadu Medical Council
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Demyelinating Diseases
- Acute Stroke and Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Migraine and Chronic Headache Disorders
- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
- Neuromuscular Disorders (Myasthenia Gravis, Neuropathies)
- Sleep Disorders (Insomnia, Sleep Apnea)
- Electroencephalogram (EEG) & Video EEG Monitoring
- Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap)
- Stroke Thrombolysis Management
- Evoked Potentials (VEP, BAER, SSEP)
Professional Experience
Current AffiliationConsultant Neurologist, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiConsultant Neurologist, Prashanth Superspeciality Hospital, Velachery, ChennaiPast Experience
- Consultant Neurologist, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai (2018–Present)
- Senior Resident, Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College, Chennai
- Resident in General Medicine, Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
Academic & Research Contributions
- Chinnadurai, S. A., Gandhirajan, D., Srinivasan, A. V., Kesavamurthy, B., Ranganathan, L. N., & Pamidimukkala, V. (2018). Predicting falls in multiple sclerosis: Do electrophysiological measures have a better predictive accuracy compared to clinical measures?. Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders, 20, 199-203.
- Chinnadurai, S. A., Ranganathan, L. N., Shankar, G., Arulnambi, T., & Mehndiratta, M. M. (2016). A monograph on Perampanel. International Journal of Epilepsy, 3(2), 86-90.
- Ranganathan, L. N., Chinnadurai, S. A., Samivel, B., Kesavamurthy, B., & Mehndiratta, M. M. (2015). Application of mobile phones in epilepsy care. International Journal of Epilepsy, 2(1), 28-37.
Awards & Recognitions
- The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University Medal in Neurology (2016)
- International Elsevier Atlas Award (2015)
- South Zone Topper, Torrent Young Scholar Award (TYSA) in Neurology (2015)
- Gold Medal in Pediatrics (2009)
- Best Scientific Paper Award, ICTRIMS Mangalore (2016)
