Dr. Rithesh R Nair

National & International Awards

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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

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Rithesh R Nair.

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.