India’s renowned Clinical Neurologist and senior consultant Dr. Chandran Gnanamuthu has served effortlessly for more than 38 years of experience and excellence in the field of Neurology and Clinical Medicine. He is currently located at Fortis Hospital, Bangalore. He specializes in providing Advanced Specialized Medical Care to Patients.
Dr. Chandran G. has initiated some of the renowned and leading Clinical Departments & Teams for highly specialized Neurological Care. He has received Global Recognition for Clinical Excellence through service, research, and education. His interest lies in neurological infections, nervous system inflammation, para-infectious syndromes and tracing the link between genetic and epigenetic factors.
He completed his MBBS in 1975, MD in the year 1980 and DM in the year 1986 from Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore. He attained Fellowship in 2000 and 2007 from Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh, UK.
He worked at prominent institutions as Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospital, Bangalore and before that Sakra World Hospital, Bangalore, 2015. He also served as a Professor at Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore in 2006.
Dr. Chandran has published in more than 70 publications in peer-reviewed journals and presented papers at renowned international and national conferences. He is actively available on linkedIn, to share knowledge and his eminent experience with the people.
He is specialized to treat the following diseases: Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, Stroke, Dizziness/vertigo, Balance disorder, Neck/back pain, Spinal cord disease, Weakness/paralytic diseases, Multiple sclerosis peripheral neuropathy.
Dr. Chandran is famous for providing treatments like Temporal Lobectomy, Lesionectomy, Hemispherectomy,Corpus Callosotomy, Vagus Nerve Stimulation, Multiple Subpial Transections MST, Autism - Stem Cell Treatment, Narcolepsy Treatment, Skull Base Surgery etc. All these treatments require highly skilled doctors with tremendous training and vast experience.
Role of Neurologist
Clinical Neurologists are medical doctors, specialized in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders related to the nervous system including brain related issues. Brain is an important part of our body and the central processing unit of our system. Diseases related to the nervous system are critical to individual health. It is recommended that, if anybody finds any slight discomfort due to the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves and muscles (nervous system), they should immediately see a doctor and examine neurological health under the supervision of a Clinical Neurologist.
There are few common symptoms which indicates presence of discomfort and sign of neurological disorder:
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Uncontrolled headaches
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Memory loss
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Imbalance
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Numbness and pain
These symptoms are usually not taken seriously and ignored, but there is a need to examine these symptoms with the consultation of a Clinical Neurologist to differentiate and localize the causes of common complaints.
Keep Your Brain Healthy
1.Get mental stimulation: Adding mentally stimulating activities boosts brain activities and builds up the brain to function better. “Mental Gymnastic” stimulates new connections between the nerve cells and helps in generating new brain cells.
2.Get physical exercise: Daily work-out and exercise habits increase the number of tiny blood vessels that bring oxygen-rich blood to the brain. It also spurs the regeneration and development of new nerve cells. It also helps to manage the stress level, cholesterol, blood sugar balance and keeps the brain healthy.
- Improve your diet: Adding fruits, vegetables, nuts, unsaturated oils (olive oil) and plant sources of proteins ensures to keep your mind healthy.
- Improve your blood pressure: Maintain your blood pressure level. Monitor regularly and consult your Clinical Neurologist from time to time
- Avoid tobacco: Say no to all forms of tobacco.
- Don't abuse alcohol: Alcohol consumption increases the risk of dementia. Limiting alcohol consumption will help to keep the brain healthy.
- Care for your emotions: Take care of your emotional well being. Anxiety, depression, sleeplessness etc indicates poor mental health. Consult a Neurological physician under these conditions.
Dr. Chandran Gnanamuthu has contributed to the society by his noble service and is still serving at India's one the best hospital, Fortis Hospital, Bangalore. He has won various awards for his dedication and work. He is keenly interested in research and development, he is actively participating in these activities across the globe. Consult him for any neurological condition and treatment. He provides the best treatment and ensures good health of your brain.