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    Dr Geetha Lakshmipathy

    Dr Geetha Lakshmipathy

    Neurology


    34+ Years Experience

    MBBS, MD general Medicine, DM Neurology

    Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai

    English,Hindi,Tamil

    Mon - Sat

    09:00 -13:00

    Dr Geetha Lakshmipathy
    Dr Geetha Lakshmipathy

    Neurology

    34+ Years Experience

    MBBS, MD general Medicine, DM Neurology

    Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai

    English,Hindi,Tamil

    Mon - Sat

    09:00 -13:00

    Description

    Dr Geetha Lakshmipathy is a distinguished Neurologist based at Apollo Hospitals Greams Road Chennai. With an impressive 34 years of experience in the medical field, she has dedicated her career to providing exceptional healthcare services to patients. She holds MBBS, MD general Medicine, DM Neurology, showcasing her extensive training and commitment to medical excellence. She is proficient in multiple languages, ensuring effective communication with a diverse range of patients.

    She is known for her patient-centric approach, emphasizing the importance of understanding each patient’s unique needs and medical history. She expertise encompasses a wide range of conditions related to Neurologist, enabling she to deliver precise diagnoses and treatments. She ensures that patients receive care tailored to their individual health requirements.

    In her practice, Dr Geetha Lakshmipathy 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, she builds trust and ensures long-term health management strategies for patients.

    Dedicated to staying updated with advancements in her field, Dr Geetha Lakshmipathy actively collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care. She commitment to improving health outcomes continues to leave a lasting impact on the lives of her patients, solidifying her reputation as a trusted name in Neurologist.

    Experience
    • Full Time Senior Consultant in Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Lane, Chennai-600006 from 01.06.2008. (Also worked as visiting and part time Senior Consultant in Apollo First Med Hospital from 2005 to 2015.)
    • Consultation at my clinic, Chennai Neuro Centre, 10 East Street Kilpauk Garden Colony, Chennai – 600010, in the evening hours
    • Tamil Nadu Govt. Service - 1976 to 2008 - Retired on Superannuation
    • as Professor of Neurology and Head of Department, Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical college & Govt. General Hospital, Chennai – 600003.
    • I have 10 years undergraduate and 30 years post-graduate teaching experience. My job as Professor of Neurology and HOD-Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College and Govt. General Hospital involved clinical, academic, research and administrative work.
    • Organised and conducted several orations, endowment lectures and guest lectures by eminent Neurologists from India and abroad.
    • As HOD-Institute of Neurology I Computerised the Epilepsy Clinic in Govt. General Hospital which made life easier for hundreds of Epilepsy patients and also initiated action for starting a Neuro Critical Care Ward and a Stroke Ward which are now functional.
    • I was part of the committee set up to formulate the procedure for Brain Death Certification by the Govt. of Tamil Nadu.
    Memberships
    • Convenor and Examiner for DM Neurology and MCH Neuro surgery in Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University
    • Indian Academy of Neurology
    • American Academy of Neurology
    • Indian Medical Assoiciaton
    • IMA Academy of Medical Specialties
    • FIAMS - Elected a Fellow of the IMA Academy of Medical Specialities in Neurology

     

    Research & Publication

    Current Research:

    • Roll of Vitamin D in Neurological Disorders – a retrospective study in a tertiary care hospital at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
    • Planning to start another study of effects of injection Edaravon in ALS.

    Reserach and Papers:

    • Cutaneous Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus – Dissertation accepted by the University of Madras.
    • Higher cortical functions in end stage renal disease –paper presented at the 38th Annul conference of the Neurological Society of India 1987.
    • Changing face of Leptospirosis – a retrospective study in Kilpauk Medical College Hospital, Chennai
    • Role of Clobazam in intractable seizures – a multicentric drug trial
    • Clinical Conundrum of Mitochondrial Cytopathies in Progressive External ophthalmoplegia IAN 2003
    • Colpocephaly in Siblings – a Case Report presented in IAN 2004.
    • Neurological Complications of Varicella Infections in Adults presented in IAN 2004.
    • Guided many DM-Neurology Postgraduates in their theses submitted to Dr.MGR Medical University.
    • Participated in ECG Workshop conducted by Dr.K.P.Misra from 21st to 23rd August 1985 at World University Service Centre, Madras.
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