Dr. Anil Venkitachalam

Neurologist

Dr. Anil Venkitachalam

Consultant

15+ years of experience

DM, MBBS, MD
Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Anil Venkitachalam

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
    • Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
    • Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease
    • Migraine & Chronic Headaches
    • Insomnia & Sleep Disorders
    • Peripheral Neuropathies
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
    • Tremor & Dystonia
    • Facial Nerve Palsy
    • Brain Tumours (Medical Management)
    • Cervical Myelopathy

    Sub-specialties

    • Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders: Member of the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society (MDS) with specialised expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation — a trusted neurologist specialist in Mumbai, India.
    • Epilepsy Treatment & Vagus Nerve Stimulation: Comprehensive epilepsy management including VNS therapy.
    • Sleep Medicine: Specialised sleep study and insomnia management.
    • Brain Mapping & Advanced Neurology: Advanced brain mapping techniques — for international patients seeking best neurology treatment in India.
    • Peripheral Neuropathy Management: Comprehensive peripheral nerve disorder evaluation and management.
    • Facial Nerve Repair: Specialised in facial nerve repair and management.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease
    • Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
    • Sleep Study (Polysomnography)
    • Brain Mapping
    • Facial Nerve Repair
    • Parkinson's Disease Comprehensive Medication Management
    • Epilepsy Management (Medical & Advanced Therapy)
    • Migraine Treatment Protocols
    • Insomnia Treatment
    • EEG & EMG Diagnostics
    • Nerve Conduction Studies
    • Acute Stroke Management
    • Botulinum Toxin Therapy for Movement Disorders

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2001/2002
    • MD in Medicine — Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, India, 2005
    • DM in Neurology — Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, India, 2009

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialised training in Vagus Nerve Stimulation
    • Specialised training in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's Disease
    • Specialised training in Sleep Study and Insomnia Management
    • Training in Movement Disorders
    • Training in Epilepsy Treatment
    • Training in Brain Mapping and Facial Nerve Repair

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Maharashtra Medical Council — Registered (Reg. No. 2002031092, 2002)
    • National Medical Commission / Medical Council of India Registration
    • Board-Certified Specialist — Neurology (DM)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai — Consultant Neurologist, Present
    • Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West, Mumbai — Consultant (Neurology) and Movement Disorders, Present
    • Zen Multi Speciality Hospital, Mumbai — Consultant Neurologist, Present
    • Surana Sethia Hospital and Research Center, Chembur, Mumbai — Consultant Neurologist, Present
    • Sushrut Hospital and Research Center, Chembur East, Mumbai — Consultant Neurologist, Present
    • Dr. Anil Venkitachalam's Clinic, Business Point Building, D K Sandhu Marg, Chembur East (near Monorail Station), Mumbai — 400071 — Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai — MD Medicine and DM Neurology Resident (2002–2009)
    • Dr. D.Y. Patil University — MBBS Training

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Member — International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society (MDS)
    • Member — Indian Academy of Neurology
    • Active participant — National and international neurology conferences
    • Continuing medical education in movement disorders and DBS

    Key Achievements

    • 19+ years of clinical experience in neurology and movement disorders
    • Consultant at six leading Mumbai hospitals
    • 4.6-star patient rating with 181 reviews on Justdial
    • 87 patient recommendations and 66 patient stories on Practo
    • Maharashtra Medical Council registration since 2002
    • Specialised expertise in Deep Brain Stimulation and Vagus Nerve Stimulation

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