Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai – India
About Dr Geetha Lakshmipathy
Dr Geetha Lakshmipathy is a highly distinguished Neurologist with over three decades of clinical, academic, and administrative experience in the field of neurosciences. She has served as a Professor and Head of Department at a premier government medical institution, mentoring numerous postgraduates while managing complex neurological cases. Her clinical focus encompasses the management of acute stroke, epilepsy, movement disorders, and neuro-infectious diseases, with specialized proficiency in botulinum toxin therapy for chronic migraines and spasticity.
OPD Schedule Of Dr Geetha Lakshmipathy
Consultation Fees Rs. 2000 /-
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
MON
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
TUE
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
WED
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
THU
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
FRI
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
SAT
08:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- DM in Neurology - Madras Medical College, Chennai (1989)
- MD in General Medicine - Madras Medical College, Chennai (1983)
- MBBS - Madras Medical College, Chennai (1973)
- Fellow of the IMA Academy of Medical Specialties (FIAMS) in Neurology
- Advanced training in Neurophysiology and Neuro-diagnostics
- Registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council
- Member, Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
- Member, American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Acute Stroke and Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
- Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease
- Neuromuscular Disorders (Myopathies, Neuropathies)
- Neuro-infectious Diseases (Meningitis, Encephalitis)
- Multiple Sclerosis and Demyelinating Diseases
- Chronic Migraine and Headache Disorders
- Thrombolysis for Acute Stroke
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Therapy for Migraine and Spasticity
- Electroencephalography (EEG) Interpretation
- Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS)
- Electromyography (EMG)
- Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) Shunt Management
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Programming
Professional Experience
Current AffiliationSenior Consultant Neurologist, Department of Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiPast Experience
- Senior Consultant Neurologist, Apollo First Med Hospital, Chennai (2005–2015)
- Professor and Head of Department (HOD), Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai (2006–2008)
- Professor of Neurology, Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College and Government General Hospital, Chennai (2002–2006)
- Assistant Professor, Tamil Nadu Government Medical Service (1976–2002)
Academic & Research Contributions
- Lakshmipathy, G. et al. (2016). Role of Vitamin D in Neurological Disorders: A Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital. Apollo Medicine.
- Lakshmipathy, G. (2004). Neurological Complications of Varicella Infections in Adults. Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Neurology Annual Conference (IANCON).
- Lakshmipathy, G. (2004). Colpocephaly in Siblings: A Case Report. Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Neurology Annual Conference (IANCON).
- Lakshmipathy, G. (2003). Clinical Conundrum of Mitochondrial Cytopathies in Progressive External Ophthalmoplegia. Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Neurology Annual Conference (IANCON).
- Lakshmipathy, G. (1987). Higher Cortical Functions in End-Stage Renal Disease. Presented at the 38th Annual Conference of the Neurological Society of India.
Awards & Recognitions
- Elected Fellow of the IMA Academy of Medical Specialties (FIAMS) in Neurology
- Appointed Convenor and Examiner for DM Neurology and MCh Neurosurgery examinations at The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
- Chaired scientific sessions at the Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Neurology (IANCON)
- Served as Expert Panelist for SHINE (South India Clinical Neurology Contest)
