Dr R Sridharan

Dr. Sridharan Ramaratnam is a distinguished neurologist with over 41 years of experience, currently practicing at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai. Dr. Ramaratnam is renowned for his expertise in managing complex neurological disorders, including epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, stroke, and neuromuscular conditions. He is also an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Liverpool, UK, and has contributed significantly to neurological research and publications.

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS – Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER), Puducherry (1976)
• MD in General Medicine – JIPMER, Puducherry (1979)
• DM in Neurology – Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (1981)

Professional Experience

• Lecturer in Neurology – National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India (1982 to 1983)
• Lecturer in Neurology – Arab Medical University, Benghazi, Libya (1983 to 1985)
• Honorary Associate Professor of Neurology – Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (1998 to 2002)
• Honorary Research Fellow – Clinical Science Centre for Research and Education, University of Liverpool, UK (since 1999)
• Director of Neurology – SIMS Hospital, Chennai (Feb 2015 to July 2016)
• Senior Consultant Neurologist – Apollo Hospitals, Chennai, India (since Feb 1986)

Notable Achievements

• Editor, Cochrane Epilepsy Review Group, Liverpool, UK
• Steering Committee Member, South Asian Cochrane Network
• Editorial Advisory Committee Member, Neurology India and Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology
• 70 Publications in peer reviewed scientific journals.
• Invited Lectures at International conferences

Professional Memberships

• Member of the American Epilepsy Society
• Member of the Indian Epilepsy Society
• Member of the Association of Physicians of India
• Member of the Indian Medical Association

Fellowships

• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
• Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh
• Fellow of the Indian Academy of Neurology
• Fellow of the American Academy of Neurology