FORMER DIRECTORS
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PROF. DR.K.JEGANATHAN
HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT (01.09.1985 – 31.10.1986)
ABOUT
- Popularly called as KJ.
- Finished his MBBS and MD at Stanley Medical College in 1958.
- Tutor in neurology at the MIN to begin with and became reader in neurology-1964.
- Professor of neurology in 1966 and retired in 1986.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- The youngest Assistant Professor at Government GH, Madras Medical College.
- Was selected as Colombo plan scholar and sent to United Kingdom for Neurology training at Queens Square, Maudsley Hospital, Stroke Mandevelle Hospital and Maida Vale hospital.
- Best citizen of India -1998 and has 150 papers to his credit.
- Post retirement he continued as Chief at Apollo Hospital, Chennai.
PROF.DR. C.U.VELMURUGENDRAN
HOD OF NEUROLOGY (01.1.1992 – 31.05.1996)
ABOUT
- Affectionately called as CUV, is the top Neurologist of the country
- Joined as faculty at MIN in 1975.
- Honorary Prof at Sri Venkateshwara Institute of medical sciences, Tirupati.
- Served at Sri Ramachandra medical college and Research institute,Chennai post retirement from, MIN.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Worked at WHO from 1974 to 1975.
- Faculty of staff selection committee at Sri Chitra Tirunal for medical sciences and technology -1994.
AWARDS
- Honoured with “Padmasri”, the highest civilian award of the country, in 2008.
PROF.DR.K.CHELLAPAN
HOD OF NEUROLOGY (1.07.1998 – 13.02.2000 )
ABOUT
- Complted MD at Stanley Medical College and DM from Institute of Neurology at 1983
- Served as a Dean also at SRM – CHENNAI
- Post retirement, Sir is practising in Kodambakkam at his private clinic.
- Headache is his area of interest.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Conducted golden jubilee celebrations at MIN -2000.
- Had been the Secretary and President of Tamilnadu Government Medical Officers Association.
- The only neurologist to become the Dean of Madras Medical College and Stanley Medical College
PROF.DR. KAMAKSHI SHANBOGUE
HOD OF NEUROLOGY (1.03.2005 – 31.08.2006)
ABOUT
- A down to earth personality and extremely kind hearted.
- Was very affectionate to all.
- Her interests were in Ataxia and memory.
- She was an excellent teacher and after retiring she continued her good work for the poor and needy.
- She passed away in 2019.
PROF.DR .GEETHA LASHMIPATHY MD, DM
HOD OF NEUROLOGY (1.09.2006 – 31.05.2008 )
ABOUT
- Senior Consultant in Neurology, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai.
- Retd. Prof. of Neurology and Head, Institute of Neurology, Chennai.
- 30 years of experience in Clinical Neurology
- Special Interest in Epilepsy and Stroke
PROF. DR.A.V.SRINIVASAN
HOD OF NEUROLOGY (01.06.2008 – 30.11.2008)
ABOUT
- Fondly called as AVS, completed his MBBS, MD, DM,and PhD all from the reputed Institute, Madras Medical college.
- Special interests include Movement Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Cognition and Epilepsy.
- Extra curricular activities include Cricket, Tennis and reading books.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Was trained in Movement Disorders as a Commonwealth Medical Fellow under Professor CD Marsden in National Hospital, Neurology and Neuro Surgery, Queens Square, London (1993-1994).
- Was felicitated during the Summer School Teaching Program of Indian Academy of Neurology in 2019 – Commemorating his completion of 50 Years in Madras Medical College.
- The Tamil Nadu Doctor MGR Medical University conferred him, Honorary Doctor of Science in 2009.
- Corresponding Fellow of American Academy of Neurology, Fellow of Indian Academy of Neurology and Fellow of Royal college of Physicians, London.
- President Of IAN between 2016-2017
PROF. DR.V.NATARAJAN
HOD OF NEUROLOGY ( 1.12.2008 – 30.04.2010)
ABOUT
- Affectionately called as VN, is the top Neurologist of the country
- Wonderful clinician and a tireless teacher.
- He served at MIN and retired as Head of the same Institute.
- Post retirement he continues as Professor and Head of Neurology at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Common Wealth Medical Fellow-UK,1989-1990.
- 36 years experience in clinical neurology.
- Has numerous papers and publications to his credit and his special interests are in the field of headache, epilepsy and stroke.
PROF.DR.K.BHANU DNB, DM, FMMC, FRCP
DIRECTOR OF NEUROLOGY AND NEUROSURGERY (1.08.2014 – 31.12.2015)
ACHIEVEMENTS
- First Director, Institute Of Neurology ,Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
AWARDS
- FRCP, London- 2016
- Mayan Award for public service –March 2016
- Commonwealth Fellowship In Neurology at UK
- Life time achievement award by IMA
- Best Teacher Award By The TN Dr MGR Medical University
- Atlas Elsevier Award- 2015
- Eminent NBE Alumnus award -2018
- Fellow Indian Academy of neurology -2019
- Unblemished service of >25 yrs –Awarded by Govt of TN
PROF.DR.S.GOBINATHAN
DIRECTOR OF NEUROLOGY (04.3.2016 – 06.04.2017)
ABOUT
- Senior Consultant Neurologist
- Completed DM in 1995
- Obtained PhD from the Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University in “Headache”.
- A tireless worker, started as Assistant Prof and then became Professor of Neurology.
ACHIEVEMENTS
- Served as DEAN of Tanjore Medical College and got retired.