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Best Neurologists for Parkinson'S Disease Management in Chennai, India

This page lists 5 parkinson's disease management doctors in Chennai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 5 parkinson's disease management doctors in Chennai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Parkinson's Disease Management doctors in Chennai, India

This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.

Parkinson's Disease Management doctors

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Dr. Arun Kumar M

MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DM (Neurology), Fellowship in Epilepsy, DrNB (Neurology)
Consultant Adult & Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist · Specialty: Neurologist & Epileptologist
Rela Hospital Chennai, India17+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 17+ years of experience in Neurologist & Epileptologist
  • Consultant Adult & Pediatric Neurologist and Epileptologist at Rela Hospital, Chennai (November 2022 – Present)
  • Consultant Neurologist at Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai (October 2020 – October 2022)
Expertise & Procedures
  • Epilepsy Pre-Surgical Evaluation and Workup
  • Video EEG Monitoring
  • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Management
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Evaluation and Programming
  • Parkinson's Disease Management
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Neurologist & Epileptologist Experience: 17+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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Dr. Dhanaraj M

MD (General Medicine), DM (Neurology), MNAMS (General Medicine), MNAMS (Neurology)
Senior Consultant, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
Apollo Hospital, Chennai Chennai, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 35+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, Neurology at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.
  • Built a clinical practice spanning over 35 years with a focus on complex neurological disorders including epilepsy, stroke, and movement disorders.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Epilepsy Diagnosis & Management
  • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Evaluation & Treatment
  • Hemorrhagic Stroke Management
  • Ischemic Stroke Management & Recovery Planning
  • Parkinson's Disease Management
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Neurologist Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Chennai
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Dr. Noorul Ameen S

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Consultant Neurologist, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Chennai, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 12+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Currently serving as Consultant Neurologist at Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, one of Tamil Nadu's leading tertiary care hospitals.
  • Affiliated with Gleneagles Hospital, Sholinganallur, Chennai — part of the Fortis Hospital Network — providing specialist neurological consultations.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Epilepsy Diagnosis & Management
  • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Management
  • Acute Stroke Treatment
  • Stroke Rehabilitation Planning
  • Migraine & Chronic Headache Treatment
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Neurologist Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HealthCity ChennaiHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Dr. Rajendran S

MD, DM (Neurology), MRCP, MSc (Neurology)
Senior Consultant, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
Apollo Hospital, Chennai Chennai, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 30+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Currently serving as Senior Consultant, Neurology at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.
  • Has practised clinical neurology for over 30 years, managing complex neurological conditions across a broad patient population.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Epilepsy Diagnosis and Medical Management
  • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Evaluation and Treatment
  • Acute Stroke Assessment and Treatment
  • Stroke Rehabilitation Planning
  • Parkinson's Disease Management
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Neurologist Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital, Chennai
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Dr. Srividhya S

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Neurology), DrNB (Neurology), FEBN – Fellow of the European Board of Neurology, Specialty Certificate in Neurology (UK)
Associate Consultant, Neurology · Specialty: Neurologist
Rela Hospital Chennai, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 10+ years of experience in Neurologist
  • Currently serving as Associate Consultant, Neurology at Rela Hospital, Chennai, within the Neurosciences division.
  • Completed DM (Neurology) at Madras Medical College, Chennai, gaining hands-on subspecialty training in neurological diagnosis and management.
Expertise & Procedures
  • Neurological Consultation & Evaluation
  • Epilepsy Diagnosis & Medical Management
  • Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Assessment & Care
  • Stroke Evaluation & Recovery Planning
  • Migraine & Chronic Headache Management
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Neurologist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Starting from$500

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Est. 2018
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Parkinson's Disease ManagementNeurologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Parkinson's Disease Management
4.7
108 reviews
450+
Beds
8+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Arun Kumar MDr. Srividhya S
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Gleneagles Global Hospital🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Starting from$500

Gleneagles Global Hospital

Est. 1999
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Parkinson's Disease ManagementNeurologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Parkinson's Disease Management
4.7
112 reviews
1000+
Beds
27+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Noorul Ameen S
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for parkinson's disease treatment for several reasons, including:

More affordable estimates

Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.

Internationally accredited hospitals

Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.

Experienced specialists

Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.

Care coordination support

A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.

About the Procedure

What is Parkinson's Disease Management?

Parkinson's Disease Management involves a comprehensive neurological approach to diagnose, treat, and control the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease using medication optimization, advanced surgical interventions like Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), or non-invasive techniques such as MRI-guided Focused Ultrasound. The goal is to improve quality of life, reduce tremors, rigidity, and slowness of movement, and minimize medication-related complications in patients who no longer respond adequately to standard drug therapy.

Who may be considered?

Parkinson's Disease Management may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.

How does it work?

A structured neurologist-led evaluation and adjustment of dopaminergic and adjunct medications to control symptoms in early to moderate stage Parkinson's disease.

3 approaches available for this procedure:

Medical Management & Medication Optimization

Most Common

A structured neurologist-led evaluation and adjustment of dopaminergic and adjunct medications to control symptoms in early to moderate stage Parkinson's disease.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $300 - $900

Neurological examination, MRI brain, blood tests (CBC, liver/kidney function), DaTscan (if needed), cognitive and mood assessment

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $500 - $2,500

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~1-2 days
Hospitalisation: ~2-3 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~3-5 days recommended
Total stay: approx 5-7 days

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Neurology consultations
  • Medication titration protocol
  • Nursing and monitoring
  • Physiotherapy assessment
  • Follow-up plan

Usually Not Included

  • Long-term medication costs
  • International travel
  • Advanced imaging beyond baseline
  • Accommodation for caregiver

Recovery and follow-up

Recovery timelines vary by approach: medication optimization requires ongoing outpatient follow-up, while DBS and MRgFUS patients typically need a few weeks of monitored recovery with periodic device programming or symptom reassessment before returning home.

Risks

Risks vary by approach and may include medication side effects, infection or bleeding at the surgical site for DBS, or temporary balance/speech disturbances following focused ultrasound treatment.

Alternatives

Alternatives include continued conservative medication management, physical and speech therapy programs, or lesioning procedures such as radiofrequency ablation, depending on disease stage and patient suitability.

What we need to prepare a formal estimate

Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.

Reports required

  • Recent MRI brain report
  • Neurologist's clinical notes and disease staging (Hoehn & Yahr scale)
  • DaTscan results if performed
  • Current medication list and dosages
  • Cognitive/neuropsychological assessment
  • Cardiac clearance/ECG report
  • Blood investigation reports (CBC, coagulation, renal/liver function)

Patient information needed

  • Age and duration since Parkinson's diagnosis
  • Current motor and non-motor symptom severity
  • Response to current medications (on/off periods)
  • History of tremor, rigidity, or dyskinesia
  • Any prior brain surgery or implants
  • Comorbid conditions (heart, diabetes, etc.)
  • Caregiver/attendant availability for travel

Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.

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How this directory is built

Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Parkinson's Disease Management) and procedure (Parkinson's Disease Management) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.

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Common questions

FAQs about Parkinson's Disease Management in Chennai, India

What is Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's disease is a chronic, progressive disorder of the central nervous system primarily affecting movement control, caused by the loss of dopamine-producing neurons in the brain. It is the second most common neurodegenerative condition worldwide after Alzheimer's disease.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Parkinson's Disease?
The most recognised motor symptoms include resting tremor (often starting in one hand), muscle rigidity, slowness of movement (bradykinesia), and postural instability that increases fall risk; non-motor symptoms such as reduced sense of smell, constipation, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and depression frequently appear years before motor features become obvious. As the condition progresses, individuals may also experience speech and swallowing difficulties, cognitive impairment, and significant fatigue. The presence of these symptoms is not sufficient to confirm a diagnosis, as several other conditions can produce similar features and require clinical differentiation.
How is Parkinson's Disease diagnosed?
Parkinson's disease is primarily a clinical diagnosis made by a specialist neurologist based on the presence of characteristic motor features — particularly bradykinesia combined with either tremor or rigidity — alongside a careful history of symptom onset and progression. The Hoehn and Yahr scale and the Movement Disorder Society Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS) are commonly used clinical tools to assess disease severity and functional impact. Supporting investigations such as brain MRI may be performed to exclude other causes, and specialist imaging such as a DaTscan (dopamine transporter scan) can help confirm dopaminergic deficit in uncertain cases, though no single blood test or scan definitively diagnoses Parkinson's disease.
How is Parkinson's Disease treated?
Treatment is tailored to each person's symptom burden, disease stage, overall health, and personal priorities, and is determined following individual assessment by a qualified clinician. Non-procedural management — primarily pharmacological therapy and allied health support — forms the foundation of care for most people across all stages of the condition. For carefully selected individuals whose motor symptoms are no longer adequately controlled by medication, procedural intervention such as Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) may be considered as part of a multidisciplinary treatment plan.
Can Parkinson's Disease be treated without a procedure?
The mainstay of non-surgical management is medication — most commonly levodopa-based therapies and dopamine agonists — aimed at replenishing or mimicking dopamine to reduce motor symptoms; the specific regimen, doses, and timing are determined by a specialist based on individual assessment. Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and regular exercise programmes play a meaningful role in maintaining mobility, function, and quality of life at all stages. Psychological support, dietary guidance, and management of non-motor symptoms such as sleep disorders and depression are also integral parts of a comprehensive care plan.
When is Parkinson's Disease Management considered for Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's Disease Management may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's disease is typically evaluated and managed by a consultant neurologist, ideally one with a specialist interest in movement disorders. For patients being considered for Deep Brain Stimulation, a multidisciplinary team including a functional or neurosurgical specialist and a neuropsychologist is also involved in the assessment process.
How do I choose a doctor for Parkinson's Disease?
When comparing providers, look for a neurologist with demonstrable experience in movement disorder management, access to a multidisciplinary Parkinson's team (including physiotherapy, speech therapy, and neuropsychology), and a clear plan for long-term follow-up — since Parkinson's disease requires ongoing monitoring and medication adjustment over time. If DBS is being considered, confirm the centre's surgical caseload, outcomes data, and the availability of post-operative device programming by a specialist.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.
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