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Dr Vijay Shankar is a distinguished Neurologist based at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai. With an impressive 11 years of experience in the medical field, he has dedicated his career to providing exceptional healthcare services to patients. He holds MD, DM (Neurology), Fellow in European Board of Neurology (Germany), Fellow in Movement Disorders & Fellow in Movement Disorders - Surgical -DBS (Toronto, Canada), showcasing his extensive training and commitment to medical excellence. He is proficient in multiple languages, ensuring effective communication with a diverse range of patients.
He is known for his patient-centric approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding each patient’s unique needs and medical history. He expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions related to Neurologist, enabling he to deliver precise diagnoses and treatments. He ensures that patients receive care tailored to their individual health requirements.
In his practice, Dr Vijay Shankar goes beyond treatments by educating patients about their health conditions. This empowers individuals to take active roles in managing their health and making informed decisions. By fostering a supportive and understanding environment, he builds trust and ensures long-term health management strategies for patients.
Dedicated to staying updated with advancements in his field, Dr Vijay Shankar actively collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. He commitment to improving health outcomes continues to leave a lasting impact on the lives of his patients, solidifying his reputation as a trusted name in Neurologist.
Experience
Work experience: 7 years
2014: Short time training in epilepsy with Prof. Norman Delanty, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
2015-2016: Training in movement disorders with Prof.Timothy Lynch a renowned movement disorders specialist from Mater Misericordiae university hospital, Dublin, Ireland which is one of the premier institutes for Movement Disorders in Ireland.
2016-2017: Consultant Neurologist, Gleneagles Global hospital, Chennai, India
2017 -2018: Fellowship in Deep Brain Stimulation with Prof.Alfonso Fasano and Prof.Renato Munhoz at the prestigious Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada
2018 -2019: Fellowship in Movement Disorders with Prof.Susan Fox and Prof. Anthony Lang at the prestigious Toronto Western Hospital, Toronto, Canada
2019- 2021: Assistant Professor in Neurology, Sri Ramachandra medical college, Chennai, India.
Teaching experience:
- I was involved in teaching activities for neurology residents in Mater Misericordiae university hospital, Dublin, Ireland, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada and Sri Ramachandra medical college, Chennai.
Memberships
International Movement disorders society
Movement disorders society of India
American Academy of Neurology
Indian academy of Neurology
Research and Publication
- Fasano, A.; Paramanandam, V.; Jog, M. Use of AbobotulinumtoxinA in Adults with Cervical Dystonia: A Systematic Literature Review. Toxins 2020, 12(8), 470; https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins12080470. https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6651/12/8/470
- Paramanandam, V., Olszewska, D.A., Shakya, B., Chalissery, A.J., O'Connell, M., Farrell, M. and Lynch, T. (2020), Reply to Comment on: A 57-Year-Old Woman With Progressive Left Hand Clumsiness and Falls. Mov Disord Clin Pract. doi:10.1002/mdc3.12964
- Boutet A, Rashid T, Hancu I, Elias GJB, Gramer RM, Germann J, Dimarzio M, Li B, Paramanandam V, Prasad S, Ranjan M, Coblentz A, Gwun D, Chow CT, Maciel R, Soh D, Fiveland E, Hodaie M, Kalia SK, Fasano A, Kucharczyk W, Pilitsis J, Lozano AM. Functional MRI Safety and Artifacts during Deep Brain Stimulation: Experience in 102 Patients. Radiology 2019:190546.
- Picillo M, Paramanandam V, Morgante F, et al. Dystonia as complication of thalamic neurosurgery. Parkinsonism & related disorders 2019.
- Sowmini PR, Vijayashankar P, Gobinathan S. Multiple symmetric lipomatosis: A clinical marker of mitochondrial cytopathy. Neurol India 2019;67(3):920-923.
- Vijayashankar P, Olszewska DA, Bhattacharjee S, et al. A 57 year old woman with progressive left hand clumsiness and falls. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice. https://doi.org/10.1002/mdc3.12825
- Paramanandam V, Hadjivassiliou M, Olszewska DA, et al. Reversible Corticobasal Syndrome due to Coeliac Disease. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice 2018;5(5):551-554. https://doi:10.1002/mdc3.12659
- Paramanandam V, Lizarraga KJ, Soh D, Algarni M, Rohani M, Fasano A. Unusual gait disorders: a phenomenological approach and classification. Expert review of neurotherapeutics 2019;19(2):119-132.
- Fearon C, Vijayashankar P, Olszewska DA, et al. Micrographia following bilateral subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation. Parkinsonism & related disorders 2016;28:161-162.
- V. Paramanandam, S. Perumal, M. Jeyaraj, S. Velayutham, and G. Shankar. “Herpes zoster internuclear ophthalmoplegia,” Neuroimmunology and Neuroinflammation, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 102-103, 2016.
- Bally, J.F., Rohani, M., Ruiz-Lopez, M, Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Renato Munhoz, Pierre Burkhard, Antoine Poncet, Alfonso Fasano. Patient-Adjusted Deep Brain Stimulation Programming is Timesaving in Dystonia Patients. J Neurol (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-019-09423-9
- Bhattacharjee, S., Paramanandam, V., & Bhattacharya, A. (2019). Analysis of the Effect of Dopamine Transporter Scan on the Diagnosis and Management in a Tertiary Neurology Center. The Neurohospitalist. Feb 2019.
- Bhattacharjee S, Shankar V, Elkider M. Comment on: Dopamine Transporter (DaT) Scan Utilization in a Movement Disorder Center. Movement disorders clinical practice 2016;4(1):154-154.
- Bhattacharjee S, Shankar PV, Elkider M. Dopamine transporter single-photon emission computed tomography brain scan: A reliable way to distinguish between degenerative and drug-induced parkinsonism. Indian journal of nuclear medicine : IJNM : the official journal of the Society of Nuclear Medicine, India 2016;31(3):249-250.
- Umadevi V, Rajesh J, Kumar SS, Shakir RM, Vijayashankar P, Prasad CV. Case report: Deep Vein Thrombosis and Euvolemic Hyponatremia in a Hypothyroid Patient. Journal of The Association of India, November-2011, Volume.59.
Poster presentation at conferences
International
- V.Paramanandam, H.DS, P.C.N. Tacrolimus induced parkinsonism presenting as freezing of gait and speech. Mov Disord.2017; 32 (suppl 2).
- H. DS, V. Paramanandam, P.C.N. Multiple myeloma induced parkinsonism. Mov Disord.2017; 32 (suppl 2).a
- Halprashanth DS, Vijayashankar P, Praveen Chander N, Ponniah V. Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis and Miller Fischer overlap syndrome as a complication of dengue fever. INTROPICON, 2017.
- Vijayashankar P, Diana A Olszewska, Conor Fearon, Brian Magennis, Binith Cheeran, Tim Lynch. Jaw opening dystonia following bilateral VIM DBS for postural and action dystonic tremor. (20th International Congress of PD & MDS, Berlin 2016).
- Vijayashankar P, DA Olszewska, C Fearon, B Magennis, T Lynch. Unawareness of causes of sudden deterioration in Parkinson’s patients in movement disorder clinic. (20th International Congress of PD & MDS, Berlin 2016).
- Lonergan R, Vijayashankar, Carty F, Alexander M, Kelly P, O'Rourke K., Farrell M, Lynch T. "Pick ‘n’ mix: neuropathological detection of peri-tumor tauopathy." (10th International Conference on Frontotemporal Dementias, Germany, Aug-2016).
- Tudor Munteanu, Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Diana A Olszewska, Cerebellar ataxia an audit of undiagnosed cases over 2 years at tertiary referral hospital. 52nd Irish Neurological Association meeting, May -2016.
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Prof. Tim Lynch: Perioral Myoclonia with Absences. Poster presentation at 51st Irish Neurological Association meeting, May -2015.
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Prof. Tim Lynch. An audit of awareness of causes worsening Parkinson's disease in Neurology outpatient clinic. Poster presentation at 51st Irish Neurological Association meeting, May -2015.
National
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam. An uncommon presentation of perioral myoclonia with absences. Poster presentation in IANCON 2014.
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, An interesting case of Neuroacanthocytosis with head drop. Poster presentation in IANCON 2013.
- K. S. Raja, R. Kalpana, R. S. A. Alexander, P. Vijayashankar, Malcolm Jeyaraj, S.Sakthi Velayutham, P. R. Sowmini, Professor. Dr. S. Gobinathan et al, A royal malady unleashing its varied spectrum. Poster presentation in IANCON 2014.
- R. Kalpana, R. S. A. Alexander, P. Vijayashankar, Malcolm Jeyaraj, S.Sakthi Velayutham, P. R. Sowmini, Professor. Dr. S. Gobinathan et al . A case of Batten’s disease. IANCON -2013.
Oral presentation
International:
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Dr. Anthony Lang. Case presentation at the “Unusual Movement Disorders” Session at the 2019 AAN Annual meeting, Philadelphia, USA.
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Renato Munhoz. Case presentation at the “Unusual Movement Disorders” Session at the 2018 AAN Annual meeting, Los Angeles, USA.
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Tim Lynch. Think a second. Case presentation at the “Video Akadha” Session at the 2017, 2nd Annual Conference of the Movement Disorders Society of India, Bangalore, India.
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Tim Lynch. Ataxia with downbeat nystagmus due to ANO10 mutation. Dr. Niall Quinn Lecture, Dublin, Ireland (2nd June 2016).
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Tim Lynch. The first report of dystonia following bilateral VIM DBS insertion for dystonic tremor. PD Masterclass Expert Day meeting, 2016.
- Vijayashankar P, Olszewska DA, Chalissery A, Farrell MA, Lynch T. Sometimes you get it wrong. 52nd Irish Neurological Association meeting, May -2016.
National:
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Renato Munhoz. “Forty Winks”. Case presentation at the “Knowledge cafe” Session at the 2020, 5th Annual Conference of the Movement Disorders Society of India, Kerala.
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, “Cortical Myoclonus in Gouchers Disease”. Movement Disorders Society of India webinar – April, 2020.
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, “Unusual complication of Deep Brain Stimulation”. Deep Brain Stimulation in Movement Disorders. Hyderabad, India – November, 2019.
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Susan Fox. Contagious puzzle. Case presentation at the “Knowledge cafe” Session at the 2019, 4nd Annual Conference of the Movement Disorders Society of India, Delhi, India.
- Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Tim Lynch. Think a second. Case presentation at the “Video Akadha” Session at the 2017, 2nd Annual Conference of the Movement Disorders Society of India, Bangalore, India.
Research:
- A Dose – Ranging study of the efficacy, safety and pharmacokinetics of Deferiprone Delayed release tablets in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Toronto, Canada. (On going trial)
- Unawareness of causes of sudden deterioration in Parkinson’s patients in movement disorder clinic, Mater Misericordiae University Hospital, Dublin, Ireland.
- The study of the clinico-encephalographic profile of seizures in patients with alcohol dependence.
- The study of electrocardiographic changes in acute cerebrovascular accident patients.
Special Interests
Parkinson disease and movement disorder,
Deep brain stimulation,
BOTOX Injection
Headache
Stroke.
Alzheimer’s Disease/ Dementia
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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Client Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Vijayashankar.P practice?
Dr. Vijayashankar.P's practice is located at Apollo Hospital, Greams Road and Apollo Heart Centre, Greams Road. He is a specialist physician at these leading Apollo Hospitals locations.
Why do patients choose Dr. Vijayashankar.P?
Patients consult Dr. Vijayashankar.P for neurological conditions, vertigo treatment, and migraine management. He is a specialist in neurology.
What is patient feedback for Dr. Vijayashankar.P?
Dr. Vijayashankar.P has received positive feedback from six patients, with two patients sharing their experiences. Detailed patient testimonials are available.
What are Dr. Vijayashankar.P's qualifications?
Dr. Vijayashankar.P holds an MBBS, MD in General Medicine, DM in Neurology, and Fellowships in Adult Neurology (Movement Disorders Surgical) and Adult Neurology (Movement Disorders), along with a Fellowship from the European Board of Neurology.
What is Dr. Vijayashankar.P's medical specialty?
Dr. Vijayashankar.P specializes in neurology.
How many years of experience does Dr. Vijayashankar.P have?
Dr. Vijayashankar.P has 14 years of experience in neurology. His professional history spans various medical institutions.
Who is Dr. Vijayashankar.P?
Dr. Vijayashankar.P is a Neurologist with 14 years of experience practicing in Anna Nagar, Chennai. He is affiliated with Sunway Medical Center, Apollo Hospital, and Apollo Heart Centre, all located in Chennai. His qualifications include MBBS from Annamalai University (2003), MD - General Medicine from Vinayaka Missions University (2010), and DM - Neurology from Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University (2014). He is a member of the Indian Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Neurology, Movement Disorders Society, and Movement Disorder Society of India. His expertise encompasses Neurological Problems, Vertigo Treatment, Migraine Treatment, Sleep Disorder Treatment, and Multiple Sclerosis Treatment.
Who is a neurologist?
A neurologist is a medical specialist who diagnoses and treats disorders of the brain, spinal cord, and nerves (central and peripheral nervous systems).
What is the difference between a neurologist and a neurosurgeon?
Neurologists and neurosurgeons specialize in nervous system disorders, encompassing the brain and spine. Neurologists focus on non-surgical treatments such as medication and may refer patients requiring surgery to a neurosurgeon. Neurosurgeons perform surgical procedures on the nervous system.
What illnesses do neurologists treat?
Neurologists specialize in diagnosing and treating various neurological conditions. These include, but are not limited to, headaches, epilepsy, tremors, sleep disorders, Alzheimer's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS), and Parkinson's disease.
