Dr U Meenakshisundaram is a highly respected Neurologist with over three decades of experience in diagnosing and treating complex neurological disorders. He is internationally recognized for his expertise in stroke, movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and neuromuscular diseases. He holds prestigious fellowships from the American Academy of Neurology, Indian Academy of Neurology, and the Royal Colleges of Physicians of Edinburgh and Glasgow. He is also actively involved in neurological research, academic teaching, and advanced movement disorder therapies including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS).
Educational Qualification
- MBBS – Madurai Kamaraj University (1988)
- MD (General Medicine) – The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (1993)
- DM (Neurology) – Madras Medical College, Chennai (1997)
- FAAN (Fellow of American Academy of Neurology)
- FIAN (Fellow of Indian Academy of Neurology)
- FRCP (Edinburgh)
- FRCP (Glasgow)
- FPRD
- FMDSI
Professional Experience
- Senior Consultant – Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai
- Former Professor – Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai
- Former Consultant Neurologist – MGM Healthcare, Chennai
- Consultant Neurologist – Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Chennai
- More than 30 years of experience in Neurology and Movement Disorders
Awards & Achievements
- Fellow of American Academy of Neurology (FAAN)
- Fellow of Indian Academy of Neurology (FIAN)
- Fellow of Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
- Fellow of Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow
- Internationally recognized expert in Movement Disorders and Parkinson’s Disease Management
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Neurology (AAN)
- Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN)
- Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
- Royal College of Physicians, Glasgow
- International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society (MDS)
Research & Publications
- Contributor to neurological research in movement disorders, stroke, epilepsy, and Parkinson’s disease
- Academic speaker and faculty at national and international neurology conferences
- Active participant in neurological education and training programs