Dr. Shyam Babu Chandran

Conditions treated by Dr. Shyam Babu Chandran

Neurologists are specialists who have received special training in diagnosing and treating brain and nervous system conditions. As neurology is a broad speciality area that deals with the entire nervous system and brain, a neurologist is able to diagnose and treat a variety of neurological disorders. Some of these specialists also go for further study to have specialization in a specific branch of neurology. Some of the conditions neurologist Dr. Shyam Babu Chandran treats are:

• Neurosyphilis
• Encephalitis
• Brachial Plexus Rupture
• Myelitis
• Brain Cancer
• Brain Stroke
• Epilepsy
• Meningitis
• Brachial Plexus Avulsion
• Brachial Plexus Injuries - Brachial Plexus Injury At Bith
• Erb's Palsy
• Reye Syndrome

The diseases that the neurologist diagnoses and treats can be: Cancers (benign, malignant) infections (fungal, viral, bacterial). These diseases are common and the chance of developing them increases with age.

Signs and Symptoms treated by Dr. Shyam Babu Chandran

Some of the common symptoms of neurological conditions are listed below. If you have any of these symptoms, consult a neurologist.:

• Memory Loss
• Fatigue
• Dizziness
• Ringing in your ears (tinnitus)
• Tremor (shaking, usually begins in a limb, often your hand or fingers)
• Changes in smell or taste
• Tingling or pain in parts of your body
• Impaired posture and balance
• Temporary vision loss
• Rigid muscles
• Speech changes (Slurred speech)
• Writing changes
• Problems with sexual, bowel and bladder function
• Loss of automatic movements
• Slowed movement (bradykinesia)

Sometimes, some other signs/symptoms may also appear along with the above-listed symptoms. These can be issues with senses like touch, smell, and touch, which are often caused due to sensory dysfunction. Consultation with a neurologist is recommended in such cases.

Operating Hours of Dr. Shyam Babu Chandran

Doctor Shyam Babu Chandran is available from 10 am to 4 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You should always confirm the availability of the doctor before you visit him/her. This is because, sometimes, the doctor is out of the station or might be occupied in some emergencies.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr Shyam Babu Chandran

The list of popular procedures that Dr Shyam Babu Chandran performs is given below::

• Brachial Plexus Injuries/Stereotactic Procedures

The condition of the patient is accessed completely by the doctor before performing any procedure to understand the risk associated with the procedure. The neurologist is popular for their high success rate and patient-centric approach which helps fast recovery of the patient. With vast experience in performing even the most complex cases with high precision and accuracy, the doctor follows medical protocols in order to ensure patient safety.

Qualification

• MBBS
• MD (MED)
• DNB (MED)
• MNAMS
• DNB (NEURO)
• DM (NEURO)
• CF (MOVEMENT DISORDER)

Past Experiences

• Dr. Chandran completed Neurology training from the world famous National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) after his MD in Internal Medicine from the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research in India (JIPMER). After this, he was awarded Diplomat of National board in Internal Medicine and Neurology, and became member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences.
• Dr Shyam Babu Chandran completed a one year fellowship in Movement Disorders (Parkinsonism of related Disorders) from the prestigious SCTIMST, Trivandrum.
• He also worked as a consultant in Neurology & movement disorders in an 800-bed super-specialty hospital in Coimbatore (KMCH), India.