Dr. U Meenakshisundaram is a highly skilled neurosurgeon with 36 years of experience in diagnosing and treating various neurological disorders.
He specializes in stroke, headaches, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, neuromuscular conditions, neuropathies, and movement disorders.
He is well known for performing complex neurosurgical procedures, including Temporal Lobectomy, Carotid Endarterectomy, Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Cerebral Angioplasty, Endovascular Coiling, and Surgical Clipping.
He completed his MBBS from Madurai Kamaraj University in 1988, followed by an MD in General Medicine from Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 1993 and a DNB in Neurology from Madras Medical College in 1997.
He has made significant contributions to neurology research, with numerous articles, case reports, and abstracts published in national and international journals.
He has served as a peer reviewer for the International Journal of Epilepsy and the International Journal of Parkinsonism and Related Disorders and as an editorial board member for the Polish Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery.
He is an active member of reputed medical organizations, including the European Neurological Society, the American Academy of Neurology, the Indian Academy of Neurology, and the International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.
He is a founding member and former secretary of the Movement Disorder Society of India, showcasing his leadership and dedication to advancing neurological care.
Work Experience
Professor, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai
Senior Consultant, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
Education
MBBS, Madurai Kamaraj University, 1988
MD in General Medicine, Dr. M.G.R. Medical University,1993
DM in Neurology, Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1997
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Edinburgh, 2019
Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology (AAN), 2019
Fellow of the Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN), 2019
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (FRCP), Glasgow, 2020
Fellow of the Parkinsonism and Related Disorder Association, 2023
Awards
C.V.Chari Prize and Medal for Neurology, Madras Medical College, Chennai – 1996
‘Inspiring Neurologist of India’- Economic Times of India