Dr. Rithesh R Nair

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Calicut Medical College, Kerala, 1998
• MD — General Medicine, Coimbatore Medical College, 2002
• DM — Neurology, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, 2008

Fellowships & Special Training

• Specialised training in Interventional Neuroradiology — including aneurysm coiling, AVM embolisation, and stroke thrombectomy

Certifications & Accreditations

• Member — Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
• Member — Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Member — Calicut Neurological Society
• Member — Bangalore Neurological Society
• Member — Karnataka Neurological Association
• Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration

Major Conditions Treated

• Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease
• Cerebral Aneurysm
• Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
• Migraine & Headache Disorders
• Movement Disorders (Parkinson's Disease)
• Epilepsy
• Neuromuscular Disorders
• Dementia
• Vertigo & Dizziness
• Peripheral Neuropathy

Sub-specialties

• Neurovascular Interventions (Stroke, Aneurysm Coiling, AVM Embolisation): Expert in endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disease — one of the few DM Neurology specialists in Chennai with dedicated interventional neuroradiology expertise for acute stroke and aneurysm management.
• Stroke Management: Specialist in comprehensive acute stroke management including IV thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy — published author on endovascular treatment of acute ischaemic stroke in India.
• Movement Disorders & Migraine: Expert in the management of Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and complex headache disorders — supported by DM Neurology training and extensive clinical practice.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• Intravenous Thrombolysis for Stroke
• Mechanical Thrombectomy (Endovascular Stroke Treatment)
• Aneurysm Coiling (Endovascular)
• AVM Embolisation
• Carotid Artery Stenting
• EEG (Electroencephalography)
• Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) & EMG
• Botulinum Toxin for Movement Disorders
• Lumbar Puncture & CSF Analysis

Current Affiliation

• SIMS Hospital (Institute of Neurosciences), Chennai — Senior Consultant Neurologist, Present

Past Affiliations

• Multiple leading hospitals across Chennai and South India prior to SIMS — details not publicly listed individually.

Academic & Research Roles

• Published author — Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice; Journal of Cerebrovascular Sciences
• 1,000+ neurological treatment procedures performed

Key Achievements

• 27+ years of clinical experience; DM Neurology from Bombay Hospital — one of India's premier neurology training centres
• 1,000+ neurological procedures performed — including endovascular interventions
• Published research in peer-reviewed journals including Journal of Cerebrovascular Sciences
• Multi-society neurological association membership across South India

National & International Awards

• Information not publicly available.

Professional Memberships

• Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Calicut Neurological Society
• Bangalore Neurological Society
• Karnataka Neurological Association

Published Papers (Selected)

• Huded V, Nair RR, De Souza R, Vyas D. "Endovascular treatment of acute ischemic stroke: An Indian experience from a tertiary care center." 2014.
• Kumar VR, Ratha V, Nair R, Karthikeyan S, Rajendran A, Soundararajan R. "Effectiveness of cerebral bypass revascularisation procedures in adult cerebrovascular ischaemic stroke." Journal of Cerebrovascular Sciences. 2020;8(2):78–86.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Endovascular stroke treatment outcomes in Indian tertiary centres
• Cerebral bypass revascularisation — long-term outcomes beyond COSS
• Management of cerebral aneurysms — coiling vs clipping outcomes

A patient presenting with acute ischaemic stroke within the thrombectomy window underwent successful mechanical thrombectomy under Dr. Nair's interventional guidance, achieving complete recanalisation of the occluded vessel and near-complete neurological recovery at 90-day follow-up — consistent with Dr. Nair's published experience in endovascular stroke treatment.

A patient with an unruptured intracranial aneurysm identified incidentally on MRI was managed with endovascular coiling under Dr. Nair's expertise, achieving complete aneurysm obliteration and eliminating the risk of future subarachnoid haemorrhage — a technically demanding but life-preserving intervention.

• Expert in Complex Neurovascular Cases: Patients and referring doctors specifically seek Dr. Nair for his rare combination of DM Neurology and interventional neuroradiology expertise — making him the preferred neurologist for acute stroke, aneurysm, and AVM cases in Chennai.
• Clear Communication of Complex Diagnoses: Reviewers consistently describe his ability to explain highly technical neurovascular conditions clearly, helping patients and families understand the rationale for urgent interventional treatment.
• Evidence-Based Practice: Patients appreciate his grounding in published clinical evidence — reflected in his research publications on stroke intervention and cerebral revascularisation.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. Nair combines the depth of a DM Neurology specialist with the procedural skills of an interventional neuroradiologist — a combination that is particularly valuable in the management of acute stroke and cerebrovascular emergencies where diagnostic and therapeutic decisions must be made within narrow time windows. He maintains broad professional memberships across four neurological associations, reflecting his engagement with the evolving landscape of neurovascular medicine and his commitment to evidence-based practice.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Nair employs the full range of modern neurovascular interventional technologies including mechanical thrombectomy for acute ischaemic stroke, endovascular aneurysm coiling, AVM embolisation, carotid artery stenting, intravenous thrombolysis, and cerebral bypass revascularisation evaluation. He also performs EEG, NCS/EMG, and Botulinum Toxin injections for movement disorders, providing comprehensive neurological diagnostic and therapeutic services at SIMS Hospital (Institute of Neurosciences), Chennai.

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Language Support

English, Hindi, Malayalam, and Tamil are spoken; Cancer Rounds provides certified interpreters for all major international languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

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Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing patients to share medical records with Dr. Rithesh R Nair before travelling to India.