Dr. K. A. Salam

National & International Awards

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Professional Memberships

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

Published Papers (Selected)

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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.