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Dr. Somasundaram A C is a distinguished Neurologist based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with over 15 years of experience in the field of neurology. He has a notable educational background, holding multiple qualifications including MBBS, MD in General Medicine, DM in Neurology, SCE in Neurology from the UK, and a PhD in Neurology. His exceptional talent in the field has earned him numerous prestigious awards, including the University Medallist in DM Neurology and the Gold Medal in Paediatrics during his final year of MBBS. Dr. Somasundaram is recognized for his significant contributions to neurology research, having co-authored a highly acclaimed review article titled 'Application of mobile phones in Epilepsy care,' which won the International Elsevier Atlas Award and was acknowledged for being the most downloaded article in various national conferences. Additionally, he received the Best Article Award from the International Journal of Epilepsy in 2015, further cementing his reputation as a leading neurologist. His accolades also include top positions in national neurology competitions, such as the Torrent Young Scholar Award (TYSA) where he topped the South Zone and secured second place nationally in 2015. Dr. Somasundaram's expertise extends beyond accolades, as he has presented several papers in esteemed international and national conferences. He is multilingual, proficient in English, Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi, making his services accessible to a diverse patient community. Patients seeking specialized neurological care will find in Dr. Somasundaram a highly qualified and compassionate specialist committed to advancing the field of neurology.
Experience
- February 2018 to present - serving as Associate Consultant at Apollo hospitals, Greams road, Chennai.
- May 2018 to present – serving as Consultant at Apollo Speciality Hospital, Teynampet, Chennai.
- May 2018 to present – serving as Consultant at Prashant Superspeciality Hospital, Velachery, Chennai.
- September 2016 to January 2018 – served as a Consultant Neurologist at Lalitha Super Specialities Hospital, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh
- May 2012 – July 2013 – appointed and served as Assistant Civil Surgeon under the Directorate of Medical Services, Tamilnadu at Pernambut GH, Vellore and Arakkonam GH, Vellore – Resigned July 2013.
Memberships
- PhD Neurology 2014 – 2018 (expected)
- Research Title: ‘Electrophysiological abnormalities in inflammatory demyelinating disorders of the central nervous system’.
- The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
- DM Neurology 2013 – 2016
- Madras Medical College, Chennai.
- The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
- MD General Medicine 2009 – 2012
- Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai.
- The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
- MBBS 2002 – 2008
- IRT Perundurai Medical College and Research Centre, Perundurai, Erode.
- The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University.
MEMBERSHIPS
- Member in American Academy of Neurology since 2014
- Member in Indian Academy of Neurology since 2014
- Indian Epilepsy Association - Life member
- Association of Physicians of India - Life member
- Movement Disorders Society of India – Member
Awards
- University Medallist in DM Neurology.
- Gold Medal in Paediatrics during final year MBBS.
- International Elsevier Atlas Award for co-authoring the review article titled “Application of Mobile Phones in Epilepsy Care” published in the International Journal of Epilepsy, June 2015.
- The same article has been recognized as the most downloaded article to date at several national conferences.
- International Journal of Epilepsy Best Article Award 2015. (DOI: 10.1016/S2213-6320(16)30047-1)
- South Zone Topper in Neurology at TYSA 2015 (Torrent Young Scholar Award – National level Neurology competition by Torrent Pharmaceuticals).
- Second place nationally at TYSA 2015 (Torrent Young Scholar Award).
- Best Poster Presentation Award at ICTRIMS 2016, Mangalore (Indian Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis).
- Presented multiple papers at prestigious international and national conferences including AAN Annual Meeting, IANCON 2014 & 2015, ECON 2015, and ICTRIMS 2016.
Research and Publication
- Chinnadurai SA, Venkatesan SA, Shankar G, Samivel B, Ranganathan LN. A study of cognitive fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis with novel clinical and electrophysiological parameters utilizing the event related potential P300. MultSclerRelatDisord. 2016 Nov;10:1-6. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2016.08.001. Epub 2016 Aug 8. PubMed PMID: 27919474
- Chinnadurai SA, Gandhirajan D, Srinivasan AV, Kesavamurthy B, Ranganathan LN, Pamidimukkala V. Predicting falls in multiple sclerosis: Do electrophysiological measures have a better predictive accuracy compared to clinical measures? MultSclerRelatDisord. 2018 Feb;20:199-203. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2018.01.027. Epub 2018 Feb 2. PubMed PMID: 29414299.
- Chinnadurai SA, Gandhirajan D, Pamidimukala V, Kesavamurthy B, Venkatesan SA. Analysing the relationship between polysomnographic measures of sleep with measures of physical and cognitive fatigue in people with multiple sclerosis. MultSclerRelatDisord. 2018 May 23;24:32-37. doi: 10.1016/j.msard.2018.05.016. [Epub ahead of print] PubMed PMID: 29883851
- Chinnadurai SA, Ranganathan LN, Shankar G, Arulnambi T, Mehndiratta MM. A monograph on Perampanel. International Journal of Epilepsy. 2016; 3(2):86-90.
- Chinnadurai SA, Gandhirajan D, Srinivasan AV, Ranganathan LN (2017) Attention Impairment in Multiple Sclerosis and the Utility of Various Clinical Tests and the Event Related Potential P300 to Detect it – A Case Control Study From a Tertiary Care Centre in South India. BAOJ Neurol 3: 48.
- Chinnadurai SA, Kesavamurthy B, Ranganathan LN, Srinivasan AV. Cognitive Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis: Navigating Uncharted Waters. IAN Textbook of Neurology: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers Pvt. Limited; 2018; 878 – 882.
- Ranganathan LN, Chinnadurai SA, Samivel B, Kesavamurthy B, Mehndiratta MM. Application of mobile phones in epilepsy care. International Journal of Epilepsy. 2015; 2(1):28-37.
- Samivel B, Chinnadurai SA, Ranganathan LN et al. Current Concepts in Neurogenetics. Reviews in Neurology: CME proceedings of the Indian Academy of Neurology 2015.
- Ranganathan LN, Chinnadurai SA, Chellathurai A, et al. Atypical Parkinsonism: Disentangling the Clinical Conundrum. Journal of International Medical Sciences Academy 2016; 29 (1), 42-47.
Special Interests
- Predicting Falls in Multiple Sclerosis: Are Electrophysiological Measures more accurate than Clinical Measures? (P4.391) Somasundaram Chinnadurai, Avathvadi Srinivasan, Bhanu Kesavamurthy, Lakshmi Ranganathan. Neurology Apr 2018, 90 (15 Supplement) P4.391;
- Quantifying Cognitive Fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis using P300 Evoked Potentials (P4.398) Somasundaram Chinnadurai, Avathvadi Srinivasan, Lakshmi Ranganathan, Bhanu Kesavamurthy. Neurology Apr 2018, 90 (15 Supplement) P4.398;
- Platform Session 206. A Study of the impact of Chronic Daily Headache on quality of life in a tertiary care centre in South India. IANCON 2014.
- Platform Session 02 - EO1/42. A cross-sectional study on the impact of Clinical Depression on Medication adherence in patients with Generalised Epilepsy. IANCON 2015.
- HP7/161. Sympathetic Skin Response in Patients with Migraine. IANCON 2015.
- A cross-sectional study of postictal headache in patients with generalized epilepsy in a tertiary care centre. ECON 2015.
- Prevalence and Profile of Cognitive fatigue in Multiple Sclerosis using novel clinical and electrophysiological measures. ICTRIMS 2016.
- AP9/154: Prevalence and profile of attention impairment in patients with Multiple Sclerosis using novel clinical and electrophysiological tools - a case control study from a tertiary care centre in South India. IANCON 2016.
List of Treatments
- Advance Parkinson S Disease Treatment
- Advanced Epilepsy Treatment
- Parkinson S Disease Treatment
- Treatment For Bells Palsy Paralysis
- Stroke Treatment
List of Conditions Treated
- Alexander Disease
- Alzheimer S 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
- Movement Disorder
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Nerve And Muscle Disorders
- Neuromuscular Disorders
- Brain Infection
- Leigh Syndrome
- Mcleod Syndrome
- Melas Syndrome
- Meniere S Disease
- Speech Disorders
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Anencephaly
- Ataxia Telangiectasia
- Ataxia Neuropathy Spectrum
- Botulism
- Headache
- Migraine
- Multiple System Atrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Progressive Supranuclear Palsy
- Ptosis
- Spasticity
- tetanus
- Periodic Paralysis
- Peripheral Nerve
- monoplegia
- Paramyotonia Congenita
- Paralysis
- motor-coordination
- Polyneuritis
- Polymicrogyria
- polysomnography
- head heaviness
- Myelitis
- Labyrinthitis
- Nerve Pain
- Neurodegeneration
- Neurological Problems
- Neurolysis
- Neurological Dysfunction
- Neurotoxin
- Neurourology
- Scapuloperoneal Myopathy
- Numbness
- Schwannoma
- Light Headedness
- Meningitis
- Spastic Ataxia
- Spheroid Body Myopathy
- Tuberculous Meningitis
- Cysticercosis
- Cryptococcosis
- Cervicogenic Headache
- Cerebral Venous Thrombosis
- Cerebral Infarction
- Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy
- Cerebral Palsy
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Somasundaram A C practice?
Dr. Somasundaram A C currently practices at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, located in Chennai.
Who is Dr. Somasundaram A C?
Dr. Somasundaram A C is a highly experienced Neurologist with 15 years of expertise in the field. He is known for providing exceptional patient care and advanced medical treatments. He areas of expertise include Advance Parkinson S Disease Treatment, Advanced Epilepsy Treatment. He also treats conditions such as Alexander Disease, Alzheimer S Disease.
Why do patients choose Dr. Somasundaram A C?
Patients trust Dr. Somasundaram A C for he expertise, patient-centric approach, and commitment to providing the highest standard of care. He is well-versed in the latest medical advancements and ensures personalized treatment for every patient.
What is Dr. Somasundaram A C’s specialization?
Dr. Somasundaram A C specializes in Neurology, with expertise in advanced treatments for Parkinson’s Disease and Epilepsy. He provides care for conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, refractory epilepsy, and other complex neurological disorders.
What are Dr. Somasundaram A C’s medical qualifications?
Dr. Somasundaram A C holds prestigious qualifications, including MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Neurology), (PhD (Neurology).
How many years of experience does Dr. Somasundaram A C have?
Dr. Somasundaram A C has 15 years of experience in the medical field, treating various conditions related to Neurology.
How can I book an appointment with Dr. Somasundaram A C?
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