Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai – India
About Dr. Vijay Shankar
Dr. Vijay Shankar is a distinguished Neurologist with over a decade of specialized experience in managing complex neurological conditions. He is widely recognized for his expertise in movement disorders and deep brain stimulation (DBS), having established one of the first comprehensive programs for Parkinson’s disease and interventional neurology in his region. His clinical approach integrates advanced neuro-therapeutics with patient-centric care, focusing on improving quality of life for individuals with chronic neurodegenerative disorders. He has received extensive sub-specialty training at premier institutions in Canada, Ireland, and Europe.
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- DM in Neurology - The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai (2014)
- MD in General Medicine - Vinayaka Missions University, Salem (2010)
- MBBS - Annamalai University, Chidambaram (2003)
- Fellowship in Movement Disorders - University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, Canada (2018–2019)
- Fellowship in Surgical Movement Disorders (DBS) - University of Toronto, Toronto Western Hospital, Canada (2017–2018)
- Fellowship in Movement Disorders - Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland (2015–2016)
- Training in Epilepsy - Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland (2014)
- Fellow of the European Board of Neurology (FEBN) - European Board of Neurology (2015)
- Member - Movement Disorder Society (MDS)
- Member - American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
- Member - Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Parkinson's Disease & Atypical Parkinsonism
- Dystonia and Tremors
- Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
- Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Migraine and Chronic Headaches
- Vertigo and Balance Disorders
- Neuro-trauma and Stroke
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Programming
- Botulinum Toxin (Botox) Injections for Dystonia & Spasticity
- Electrophysiology Studies (EEG, NCS, EMG)
- Intraoperative Neurophysiological Monitoring
- Management of Intrathecal Baclofen Pumps
Professional Experience
Current AffiliationConsultant Neurologist, Department of Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiPast Experience
- Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai (2019–2021)
- Clinical Fellow (Movement Disorders), Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada (2017–2019)
- Consultant Neurologist, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai (2016–2017)
- Neurology Registrar, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland (2015–2016)
Academic & Research Contributions
- Paramanandam, V., Lizarraga, K. J., Soh, D., Algarni, M., Rohani, M., & Fasano, A. (2019). Unusual gait disorders: a phenomenological approach and classification. Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics, 19(2), 119–132.
- Boutet, A., Rashid, T., Hancu, I., Elias, G. J. B., ... Paramanandam, V., ... & Lozano, A. M. (2019). Functional MRI Safety and Artifacts during Deep Brain Stimulation: Experience in 102 Patients. Radiology, 291(2).
- Picillo, M., Paramanandam, V., Morgante, F., et al. (2019). Dystonia as complication of thalamic neurosurgery. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, 62, 220–224.
- Sowmini, P. R., Vijayashankar, P., & Gobinathan, S. (2019). Multiple symmetric lipomatosis: A clinical marker of mitochondrial cytopathy. Neurology India, 67(3), 920–923.
- Fearon, C., Vijayashankar, P., Olszewska, D. A., et al. (2016). Micrographia following bilateral subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation. Parkinsonism & Related Disorders, 28, 161–162.
Awards & Recognitions
- Established the first comprehensive Parkinson's Disease, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Botox Program in Tamil Nadu at Sri Ramachandra Medical College.
- Recipient of the prestigious Fellowship from the European Board of Neurology.
- Invited Speaker at the Movement Disorders Society of India (MDSI) Annual Conferences.
- Presented cases at the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Annual Meeting, Philadelphia.
