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Dr. Dhanaraj M is a highly experienced neurologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 35 years of practice in the field of neurology. He has earned a reputation for his expertise and dedication to patient care, being fluent in both English and Tamil, which allows him to communicate effectively with a diverse range of patients. Dr. Dhanaraj holds multiple prestigious qualifications, including MD (General Medicine), DM (Neurology), and MNAMS in both General Medicine and Neurology, reflecting his comprehensive knowledge and commitment to continual learning in the medical field.
Throughout his career, Dr. Dhanaraj has made significant contributions to medical research and education. He has been the recipient of several esteemed awards, including the Dr.V.BalaGopala Raju Award for outstanding research efforts presented at the annual conference of IAP-NSC in Kanyakumari, and the Best Research Paper Award presented during the 12th Annual Conference of the Indian Academy of Neurology. His work has focused on critical studies, such as the impact of antiepileptic drugs on infants and epidemiological studies of sickle cell anemia in Tamil-speaking communities, showcasing his commitment to advancing knowledge in neurology.
Dr. Dhanaraj is also honored with the Dean's Commendation Certificate and the Stanley Alumni Award, along with a Lifetime Achievement Award from Tamilnadu DR.MGR University for his exemplary contributions to medical education and healthcare services. As a part of the Apollo team, he continues to provide top-notch care to his patients, leveraging his extensive experience and knowledge in neurology. With a focus on both clinical excellence and academic contributions, Dr. Dhanaraj M is a distinguished figure in the field of neurology.
Experience
POSTS HELD: 1. Assistant Professor of Neurology (Institute of Neurology Madras Medical College, Chennai): 1981 to 1991 2. Assistant Physician Intensive Medical Care Unit (Madras Medical College, Chennai): 1991 to 1992 3. Assistant Professor of Neurology (Madras Medical College, Chennai): 1992 to 1995 4. Reader in Neurology (Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore): 1995 to 1996 5. Reader in Neurology (Stanley Medical College, Chennai): 1996 to 1997 6. Professor and Head of Neurology (Stanley Medical College, Chennai): 1997 to 31-5-2006. 7. Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals Chennai. Oct 2006 till date
Memberships
NSI
IAN
Awards
- Six Distinctions in MBBS
Research and Publication
Publications 1. Dhanaraj.M, Arjundas.G. Multi system Atrophy with autonomic failure. Proceedings of institute of Neurology, Madras.1982. 10-18. 2. Dhanaraj.M, Srinivas.K. Unilateral Paroxysmal Beta activity in intracranial space occupying lesion. Proceedings of institute of Neurology, Madras. 1983. 12,110-115. 3. Dhanaraj.M, Srinivas.K, and Kumerasan.G Hemiballismus treated with Sodium Valporate. Proceedings of Institute of Neurology, Madras.1983 12, 125 – 127. 4. Dhanaraj.M, Srinivas.K, Balaraman.V.T and Jagannathan.K. A case of ataxic hemiparesis due to internal capsule infarction - A case report :Neurology, India, 1983.31,85-87. 5. Dhanaraj.M, Jaganathan.K, and Sethuraman. Transient Massive Eosinophilia with arteritis in Young Stroke. JAPI 1983.32,298-293. 6. Dhanaraj.M, Panner.A, Srinivas.K. SODIUM VALPROATE -A new drug for Sydenham’s chorea. Proceedings of Institute of Neurology, Madras.1983.12, 38-42. 7. Dhanaraj.M, Ramachandran.V, Sampathkumar.M.N, and Sayeed.Z.A, Anterior Internuclear Opthalmoplegia JAPI .1984. 32,1070. 8. Dhanaraj.M, Jaganathan.K, Radhakrishnan.A.R. and Srinivas.K. Ataxic Hemiparesis due to Corona Radiata infarction. JAPI .1984 . 32, 368-369. 9. Dhanaraj.M, Kumaresan .G, Jayakumar.V, and Srinivas.K. CT scan detection for focal hemorrhage in Sub thalamic Nucleus in Hemiballismus. JAPI .1984.32,453-545. 10. Dhanaraj.M, Arjundas.G, and Thayumanavan.M. Steroid Induced Cholinergic crisis. Neurology India.1984.32, 73-75. 11. Dhanaraj.M, and Jaganathan.K. A case of secondary Periodic paralysis with Myopathy. Neurology India.1984. 32,53-55. 12. Dhanaraj.M, and Jaganathan.K, and Panner.A and Rangasayee. Striatal dysphasia. Neurology India.1984.32, 61-63. 13. Dhanaraj.M, and Srinivas.K. Sydenham's Chorea. Indian Pediatrics.1984. 21, 60-61. 14. Dhanaraj.M, and Radhakrishna.A.R, Srinivas.K, and Sayeed.Z.A Sodium valproate in Sydenham's Chorea. Neurology. 1985.35.114-115. 15. Dhanaraj.M, Krishnamurthy.S.G, Srinivas.K, and Valmiginathan.K. An unusual case of phosphate dependent Myopathy. JAPI .1985. 33.793-794. 16. Thilothamal.N, Dhanaraj.M, Kumarasen.G, Jaganathan.K. Treatment of Neurogenic Orthostatic Hypotension with Indomethacin. JAPI .1985. 34. 276-247. 17. Kumaralingam.C.S. Dhanaraj.M, Thilothamai.N, Kumarasen.G, Jaganathan.K. Corticosteroid Resistant and ACTH responsive Idiopathic Polymyositis.Neurology India.1988.34,281-283. 18. Dhanaraj.M, and Kumaresan.G. Spontaneous intracerebral Hemorrhage into Ischaemic infarction. Neurology India .1986.34, 291-292. 19. Dhanaraj.M, Jaganathan.K, Kumarasan.G and Sushilaraj.M. CT scan changes in Reversible Ischaemic Neurological deficit. Neurology India.1987. 35, 21 –24. 20. Dhanaraj.M, Kumaresan.G, and Velmurugendran.C.U. Chronic Subdural haematoma presenting as Transient Neurological deficit. Neurology India.1987. 35,172. 21. Dhanaraj.M, Kumaresan.G, and Velmurugendran.C.U. Subaracnoid haemorrhage following scorpion sting. Neurology India.1987.35,84. 22. Dhanaraj.M, Kumaresan.G, and Vemurugendran.C.U Chronic Subdural haematoma on the side of cerebral infarction. Neurology India.1987.35, 84. 23. Dhanaraj.M, Kumaresan.G, and Vemurugendran.C.U Parkinsonism with lingual chorea. Neurology India.1987. 35,311. 24. Dhanaraj.M, Kumaresan.G, and Velmurugendran.C.U. Predicting the outcome of global aphasia using CT scan. Neurology India.1988. 36,49. 25. Dhanaraj.M, Velmurugendran.C.U Multiple spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage of unknown etiology. Neurology India.1988.36,49. 26. Dhanaraj.M, Kumaresan.G, and Velmurugendran.C.U. Tetanus toxoid induced demyelinating radiculopathy. Neurology India.1988. 36,52. 27. Dhanaraj.M, Vanchilingam.S, Srinivas.K Hereditary sensory Neuropathy with spastic Para paresis. Neurology India.1988.36, 52. 28. Dhanaraj.M, Velmurugendran.C.U. Management of Intractable hiccough in acute stroke with chlorpromazine.Neurology India.1988.36, 1983. 29. Dhanaraj.M, Zaheer Ahmed Sayeed. Sydenham's Chorea. An analysis of 25 cases. Neurology India.1989.37, 211-214. 30. Dhanaraj.M, Kumarassan.G, and Velumurugendran.C.U. Capsular homolateral ataxia and crural paresis. Neurology India.1989. 37,321-323. 31. Dhanaraj.M, Kumarasan.G, and Velmurugendran.C.U Natural History of Young iscemic stroke. Neurology India1990. 38,59-61. 32. Dhanaraj.M, Velmurugendran.C.U. CT appearance in cardiogenic embolic stroke. Neurology India1990.38, 147-150. 33. Dhanaraj.M, Velmurugendran.C.U. Transient ischemic attacks in stroke. Neurology India1990.38, 147-150. 34. Dhanaraj.M, Alagesan.R, and Velmurugendran.C.U. Cardiac disorders in Ischeamic stroke. Neurology India,1991.39,145-146. 35. Dhanaraj.M, Velmurugendran.C.U. Prognosis in Putaminal Hemorrhageclinical and CT correlation. Neurology India.1993.41, 99-100. 36. Dhanaraj.M, and Akilandam R Epilepsia partialis continua following diabetic non-ketotic hyperglycemia. Journal of Association of Physicians of India. 1996, 44. 145-146. 37. Dhanaraj.M, Velmurugendran.C.U. Gabapentin in Refractory Partial Seizure. Neurology India, 1998; 46; 102-104. 38. Jayabal.A, Jayavelu.A, Dhanaraj.M. Cerebrotendinous Xanthomatosis – Case study JAPI. 2002. 50, 450-451. 39. Dhanaraj.M, Jayavelu.A. Prophylactic use of clobazam in Hot water epilepsy. Journal of Association of physicians of India .2003. 51,43-44. 40. Dhanaraj.M, Kannan.S.R, Jayavelu.A, Amalraj.E and Dutta.M. Cost of epilepsy treatment in a state government hospital. - A preliminary study.Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. 2003. 6. 7-10. 41. Dhanaraj.M, and Jayavelu.A. Non-epileptic seizures among school going children and adolescents. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2003. 6. 31-34. 42. Dhanaraj.M, and Jayavelu.A. Factors influencing anti-epileptic drug noncompliance Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology.2004. 7. 369-374. 43. Dhanaraj.M, and Jayavelu.A. Belief based Rituals and their relevance towards Comprehensive epilepsy management. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology.2004. 381-385. 44. Arulmozhi.T, Dhanaraj.M, and Jayavelu.A. Role of cervical Para spinal Electromyography in cervical spinal root avulsions and Its correlation with intra operative findings. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2004. 7. 397-400. 45. Dhanaraj. M., Jayavelu. A. Management of Epilepsy in mentally retarded institutionalized adults -- a challenge. Indian Academic of Neurology; 2004, 7. 549-552. 46. Dhanaraj.M, and Jayavelu.A. Non-equivalence of bioavailability between generic and branded Forms of Sodium Valproate. Neurology India 2004. 52. 398. 47. Dhanaraj.M, Rangaraj. R., Arulmozhi. T., Vengatesan. A. Non-epileptic seizure among married women. Neurology India, 2005, 53, 174-177. 48. Rangaraj. R., Dhanaraj.M., Arulmozhi. T., Battacharya . N.P. High prevalence of SCA1 in an ethnic Tamil community in Tamil Nadu. Neurology India, 2005, 53, 308-311. 49. Rangaraj. R., Arulmozhi. T., Dhanaraj.M. Acute Myositis. JAPI. 2006, 54, 149-150. 50. Arulmozhi. T., Dhanaraj.M, Rangaraj. R., Vengatesan. A. Physical growth and psychomotor development of infants exposed to antiepileptic drugs in Utero. Neurology India 2006, 54, 42-46. 51. Chandramoulesswaran.V., Dhanaraj M, Rangaraj. R, Vengatesan. A*. Patients’ preferences towards AED therapy following first attack of unprovoked GTCS. Neurology India; 2006; 54; 387-389. 52. Ayan Kar, Dhanaraj M Deedpiya D, Harikrishna K. Acute encephalitic syndrome following scrub typhus infection. Indian journal of critical care medicine 2014;7;453-455 53. Nithyashree.N,Dhanaraj M, Senthilkumar, Saraswathy MB. Factors predicting poor outcome in patients with fulminant Guillaine-Barre syndrome.Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology 2014; 17:463-465 A
List of Treatments
- Parkinson S Disease Treatment
- Scalp Cirsoid Aneurysm Treatment
- Advance Parkinson S Disease Treatment
- Advanced Epilepsy Treatment
- Treatment For Bells Palsy Paralysis
- Cranio Synostosis Treatment
- Stroke Treatment
- Schizophrenia Treatment
List of Conditions Treated
- Alexander Disease
- Canavan Disease
- Charcot Marie Tooth Disease
- Fabry Disease
- Krabbe Disease
- Lennox Gastaut Syndrome
- Menkes Disease
- Pelizaeus Merzbacher Disease
- Refsum Disease
- Tay Sachs Disease
- Brain Injury
- Parkinson S Disease
- Head Injury
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Dhanaraj M practice?
Dr. Dhanaraj M is a practicing physician at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road. This location offers comprehensive healthcare services and advanced medical technology.
Why do patients visit Dr. Dhanaraj M?
Patients seek Dr. Dhanaraj M's expertise in treating Neuromuscular Disorders, Neurological Problems, and Neurological dysfunction.
What do patients say about Dr. Dhanaraj M?
Dr. Dhanaraj M has received positive feedback from 11 patients. Detailed patient testimonials are available.
What are Dr. Dhanaraj M's medical qualifications?
Dr. Dhanaraj M holds an MBBS, MD in General Medicine, and a DM in Neurology.
What is Dr. Dhanaraj M's medical specialty?
Dr. Dhanaraj M specializes in Neurology.
How many years of experience does Dr. Dhanaraj M have?
Dr. Dhanaraj M possesses 49 years of experience in the medical field.
Who is Dr. Dhanaraj M?
Dr. Dhanaraj M. consults patients aged 15 years and above. For further details, please contact Apollo Hospitals directly.
Who is a neurologist?
A neurologist is a medical specialist trained to diagnose and treat disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. They manage conditions affecting the central and peripheral nervous system.
What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?
Neurologists and neurosurgeons specialize in nervous system disorders, encompassing the brain and spine. Neurologists utilize medication and other non-surgical treatments, while neurosurgeons perform surgical procedures. Neurologists may refer patients to neurosurgeons when surgery is necessary.
What illnesses do neurologists treat?
Neurologists specialize in diagnosing and treating various neurological conditions, including headaches, epilepsy, tremors, sleep disorders, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson's disease. These are just some examples of the many conditions they manage.
