Dr M.R. Sivakumar

Neurology

MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Neurology, PhD - Neurology

19 yrs experience Chennai

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About Dr M.R. Sivakumar

Dr. M.R. Sivakumar is a Neurologist in Kilpauk, Chennai and has an experience of 35 years in this field. Dr. M.R. Sivakumar practices at Cerebro Vascular & Vasculitis Research Foundation in Kilpauk, Chennai and GLB Hospitals in Anna Nagar, Chennai. He completed MBBS from Madras University, Chenai, India in 1981,MD - General Medicine from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1984 and DM - Neurology from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1987. He is a member of Indian Medical Association (IMA),Member, American Society of Neuroimaging/ Neurosonology,Member, American Academy of HIV Medicine,Life Member, Indian Epilepsy Society and Life Member, Indian Rheumatology Association. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Laminectomy,Brain Aneursym Surgery,Brain Surgery,Sciatica Pain Treatment and Spinal Tap etc.

Expertise

Specializations

Neurology Consultation (Brain and nerve doctor visit)

Services offered

Laminectomy (spinal bone removal surgery) Brain Aneurysm Surgery (brain artery bulge repair) Sciatica Pain Treatment (sciatic nerve pain therapy) Lumbar Puncture (Spinal Tap) (spinal fluid test) Vascular Surgery (blood vessel surgery) Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) (blood vessel imaging test) Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt (CSF Shunt) (brain fluid drainage tube) Headache Treatment (treatment for recurring headaches) Brain Mapping (Functional Mapping) (brain function activity test) Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Surgery (brain fluid drainage surgery)

Procedures

Brain Surgery (brain operation)

Credentials & experience

Education

MBBSMadras University, Chenai, India, none

MD - General MedicineMadras Medical College, Chennai, none

DM - NeurologyMadras Medical College, Chennai, none

PhD - NeurologyThe Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), none

Work & experience

Prof Department of Medicine — Dr.MGR Medical UniversityThanesar Haryana
2007 – 2009

Prof & Head Neurology — Saveetha Medical CollegeThanesar Haryana
2009 – 2013

Registrations & certifications

Indian Medical Association (IMA)Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Member, American Society of Neuroimaging/ NeurosonologyMember, American Society of Neuroimaging/ Neurosonology

Member, American Academy of HIV MedicineMember, American Academy of HIV Medicine

Life Member, Indian Epilepsy SocietyLife Member, Indian Epilepsy Society

Life Member, Indian Rheumatology AssociationLife Member, Indian Rheumatology Association

Awards & recognitions

Donald M Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Award 2014: American Academy of Neurology (Advisor)Award

Donald M Palatucci Advocacy Leadership Award 2013: American Academy of Neurology(Graduate)Award

Traveling Fellowship Award (2007-International Society for Stem Cell Research, USA, for Presentation on Stem cells in Stroke at Cairns, Australia.Award

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD 2009 - A.C. Foundation Canada and Interstate Indian Medical Association, for public Service to Stroke victims.Award

Business Excellence Award :Awarded for starting a Biotechnology Private Limited Company, at the 175th Jubilee Celebrations at Madras Medical CollegeAward

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