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Dr. Preetha Purushotaman

Neurologist

Dr. Preetha Purushotaman

Consultant

16+ years of experience

DM, DNB, MBBS, MD

Hospital: - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Preetha Purushotaman

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
    • Movement Disorders (Tremor, Dystonia, Chorea, Tics)
    • Stroke (Non-Invasive Management)
    • Headache and Migraine
    • Parkinson's Disease
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Head Injury
    • Muscle Weakness and Numbness
    • Neuropathies
    • Vertigo and Dizziness
    • Dementia
    • Cerebrovascular Accidents
    • Encephalitis
    • Meningitis
    • Neurocritical Care Conditions

    Sub-specialties

    • Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: Madras Medical College DM-trained specialist — making her a sought-after neurologist specialist in Chennai, India.
    • Movement Disorders: Specialist in Parkinson's disease, tremor, dystonia.
    • Non-Invasive Stroke Management: Specialist in acute stroke care without invasive procedures.
    • Headache & Migraine: Specialist in chronic headache and migraine management.
    • Multiple Sclerosis: Specialist in MS evaluation and treatment.
    • Neurocritical Care: Specialist in ICU-level neurology management.
    • Wide-Age Practice: Treats patients aged 2 to 94 — pediatric to geriatric neurology.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Epilepsy Management
    • Movement Disorder Treatment
    • Non-Invasive Stroke Management
    • Headache & Migraine Treatment
    • Parkinson's Disease Management
    • Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
    • Head Injury Management
    • Muscle Weakness Workup
    • Numbness Evaluation
    • Vertigo Treatment
    • Dementia Care
    • Neurocritical Care
    • Pediatric Neurology Consultation (age 2+)
    • Geriatric Neurology Consultation (up to age 94)
    • Stroke Prevention Counselling

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 2007
    • MD (General Medicine / Internal Medicine) — The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), 2012
    • DM (Neurology) — Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 2017
    • DNB (Neurology) — National Board of Examinations

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialised training in Epilepsy Management
    • Specialised training in Movement Disorders
    • Specialised training in Non-Invasive Stroke Management
    • Specialised training in Headache and Migraine
    • Specialised training in Parkinson's Disease
    • Specialised training in Multiple Sclerosis
    • Specialised training in Head Injury Management
    • Specialised training in Muscle Weakness and Neuropathy
    • Specialised training in Neurocritical Care
    • Specialised training in Pediatric Neurology (treats from age 2)
    • Specialised training in Geriatric Neurology (treats up to age 94)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
    • Multilingual practice — fluent in English, Tamil, and Telugu

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Fortis Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India — Consultant Neurologist (Present)
    • Dr. Kamakshi Memorial Hospital, 1, 200 Feet Radial Rd, Pallikaranai, Chennai, India — Consultant Neurologist (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Various reputed neurology departments across Chennai during 16-year career
    • Madras Medical College, Chennai, India — DM (Neurology) Resident, 2014–2017
    • The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) — MD (General Medicine) Resident, 2009–2012
    • Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India — MBBS tenure, 2001–2007

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Madras Medical College Chennai DM (Neurology) — premier Tamil Nadu neurology training
    • Continuing medical education in epilepsy, movement disorders, and stroke management
    • Active involvement in neurocritical care
    • Multilingual practitioner — fluent in English, Tamil, and Telugu

    Key Achievements

    • 16+ years of clinical experience
    • Madras Medical College Chennai DM (Neurology) — premier Indian neurology training
    • TNMGRMU MD (General Medicine) — strong internal medicine foundation
    • Sri Ramachandra University MBBS — premier Chennai medical institution
    • Wide-age practice (2-94 years) — pediatric to geriatric neurology coverage
    • Consultant at Fortis Hospital Vadapalani — premier Chennai hospital chain
    • Calm, reassuring patient approach
    • Multilingual practitioner (English, Tamil, Telugu)

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