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Dr. V. Shankar

Neurologist

Dr. V. Shankar

Senior Consultant

30+ years of experience

DM, MBBS, MD
Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. V. Shankar

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disease
    • Motor Recovery After Stroke
    • Headache & Migraine
    • Movement Disorders (Parkinson's Disease, Tremor, Dystonia)
    • Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders
    • Dementia & Alzheimer's Disease
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Vertigo & Balance Disorders
    • Peripheral Neuropathies
    • Brain Aneurysms (Medical Management)
    • Spinal Cord Disorders
    • Neuro-Infections
    • Sleep Disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Stroke & Motor Recovery: Active research interest in stroke and motor recovery — establishes him as a trusted neurologist specialist in Chennai, India.
    • Headache & Migraine: Specialised expertise in chronic headache management.
    • Movement Disorders: Specialist in Parkinson's disease, tremor, and dystonia.
    • Epilepsy: Comprehensive seizure disorder evaluation and treatment with research interest in quality of life — for international patients seeking best neurology treatment in India.
    • Dementia & Cognitive Disorders: Active research interest in diagnosis of dementia.
    • Academic Neurology: Teaching Hospital experience since 1986.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Acute Stroke Medical Management
    • IV Thrombolysis Coordination
    • Stroke Rehabilitation & Motor Recovery Programmes
    • Migraine Treatment Protocols
    • Botulinum Toxin Therapy
    • Comprehensive Epilepsy Management
    • EEG (Electroencephalogram)
    • EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies
    • Cerebrospinal Fluid Analysis
    • Parkinson's Disease Medical Management
    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Coordination
    • Multiple Sclerosis Disease-Modifying Therapy
    • Dementia Diagnosis & Management
    • Sleep Disorder Treatment

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — University of Madras, India, 1980
    • MD in General Medicine — University of Madras, India, 1983
    • DM in Neurology — University of Madras, India, 1986

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialised training in Stroke Neurology and Motor Recovery
    • Advanced training in Movement Disorders
    • Specialised training in Epilepsy Management
    • Specialised training in Dementia Diagnosis and Management
    • Specialised training in Headache and Migraine
    • Senior academic experience in Teaching Hospitals in Chennai (since 1986)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Tamil Nadu Medical Council — Registered
    • National Medical Commission / Medical Council of India Registration
    • Board-Certified Specialist — General Medicine (MD)
    • Board-Certified Super-Specialist — Neurology (DM, University of Madras)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, No. 1, Porur, Chennai – 600116, Tamil Nadu — Senior Consultant & Head of Clinical Services (HOCS), Department of Neurology, Present
    • OPD: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
    • KHM Hospital, Anna Nagar, Chennai — Consultant Neurologist (Associated)

    Past Affiliations

    • Worked in Teaching Hospitals in Chennai since 1986
    • University of Madras (Madras Medical College) — DM Neurology Resident (1983–1986)
    • University of Madras — MD General Medicine Resident (1980–1983)
    • University of Madras — MBBS (1974–1980)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Senior Consultant & Head of Clinical Services (HOCS) — Department of Neurology, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre
    • Author — 10 indexed publications
    • Active researcher — Stroke & Motor Recovery, Diagnosis of Dementia, Quality of Life in Epilepsy
    • Member — Indian Academy of Neurology, Indian Stroke Association, Movement Disorders Society of India, American Academy of Neurology
    • Faculty — Teaching Hospitals in Chennai since 1986

    Key Achievements

    • 30-44+ years of clinical and academic experience
    • Senior Consultant & Head of Clinical Services (HOCS) at Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre — one of Chennai's premier teaching hospitals
    • DM in Neurology from University of Madras (1986) — among Chennai's earliest DM-trained neurologists
    • 10 indexed publications in stroke, dementia, and epilepsy
    • Active research interests in stroke & motor recovery, diagnosis of dementia, quality of life in epilepsy
    • Member of multiple national and international neurology societies (IAN, ISA, MDSI, AAN)
    • Teaching Hospital experience in Chennai since 1986

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