Dr. Seetha Lekshmi B

Overview

Dr. Seetha Lekshmi B., with 6+ years of experience, is currently appointed as a Consultant Neurologist at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar. She specializes in treating a range of neurological conditions, including epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, headache and neuropathy. Her commitment to providing top-notch care has earned her a reputation for excellence in her field.

As an active member of various professional societies, Dr. Seetha Lekshmi stays updated with the latest research and clinical practices. She has also contributed to the field through numerous publications and articles, sharing her knowledge and insights with the wider medical community. Dr. Seetha Lekshmi’s expertise and dedication make her a valuable asset to the Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar.

Work Experience

Associate Consultant (Neurology) – Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre, New Delhi – Mar 2022- Oct. 2022
Consultant (Neurology) – Apollo Sage Hospital, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh – Dec. 2022 – Jul. 2024

Education

MBBS – Sree Gokulam Medical College and Research Foundation (SGMC &  RF), Thiruvananthapuram, University of Kerala – Nov. 2005 – Nov. 2011
Junior Resident – Department of Clinical Neurosciences, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore – July 2013 – October 2014
MD General Medicine (Junior Resident) – Government Medical College, Thrissur, Kerala University of  Health Sciences (KUHS) – May 2015 – June 2018
Senior Resident – Department of Neurology, Janakpuri, Super specialty Hospital (JSSH), New Delhi – Sept. 2018 – Dec. 2018
DM Neurology (Senior Resident) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi – Jan. 2019 – Dec. 2021 

Honors & Awards

• Best Outgoing Student Award during MBBS
• Travel grant from the International Movement Disorders Society (MDS) to attend the 22nd International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Berlin, Germany, June 2016.
• Travel award from the International Federation of Clinical  Neurophysiology (IFCN) to attend the International Congress of Clinical Neurophysiology, Geneva, Switzerland, in September 2022.
• Travel award from the International Movement Disorders Society (MDS) to attend the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders, Madrid, Spain, September 2022.
• Travel award to attend MDS-AOS Skills Workshop in Movement Disorders: Botulinum Toxin and Device Aided Therapies, Abu Dhabi, UAE, 5-6 November 2022.
• Travel scholarship to attend the Samuel Belzberg 6th International Dystonia Symposium in Dublin, Ireland, from 1st-3rd June 2023. 

Area of Expertise

– Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
– Ataxia Telangiectasia
– Dementia
– Epilepsy
– Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorder
– Multiple sclerosis and other demyelinating disorders
– Headache disorders including migraine
– Neuropathies
– Muscle diseases
– Neuro infections including CNS TB and NCC