Name: Dr. Dinesh Nayak
Specialty: Neurology
Qualification/Board Certification: MBBS, MD, DM
Affiliation: Vikram Hospitals, Fortis Malar Hospital, Global Hospitals and Health City, Kasturi Neuro Clinic, Kovai Medical Center and Hospital
Locations: Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Languages Spoken: English, Tamil, Hindi
Accepting New Patients: Yes
NPI Number: N/A
About the Doctor
Dr. Dinesh Nayak is a highly experienced neurologist in Chennai with over 40 years of clinical and academic excellence. He holds an MBBS from the University of Madras, an MD in General Medicine from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, and a DM in Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum. He has served as an Associate Professor at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute and gained international exposure as a Clinical Fellow at King’s College Hospital, London. Currently, he is a Senior Consultant at multiple prestigious institutions including Vikram Hospitals, Fortis Malar Hospital, Global Hospitals and Health City, and Kovai Medical Center, while also spearheading Kasturi Neuro Clinic. Dr. Nayak accepts new patients and is known for his pioneering techniques in epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, and cerebrovascular surgery. His multidisciplinary, patient-centric approach is backed by numerous awards and publications.
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40+ years of experience in neurology
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Senior Consultant at multiple leading hospitals in Chennai
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International training at King’s College Hospital, London
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Expertise in epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, and stroke treatment
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Recipient of the Dr. SM Munirathinam Chetty Gold Medal and multiple best paper awards
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Accepts new patients at his Chennai practice locations
Education & Training
Medical School – MBBS, University of Madras, India
Residency – MD, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU)
Fellowship:
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DM (Neurology), Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum
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Clinical Fellow and Clinical Associate, King’s College Hospital, London (2000–2003)
Medical Conditions Treated
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Stroke and post-stroke paralysis
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Epilepsy and seizure disorders
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Nerve and muscle disorders (neuropathies, myopathies)
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Movement disorders (Parkinson’s disease, etc.)
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Cerebrovascular diseases
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Spinal cord disorders
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Headaches and migraines
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Multiple sclerosis
Medical Procedures Performed
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Epilepsy surgery
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Deep brain stimulation (DBS)
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Cerebrospinal fluid shunt
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Cerebrovascular surgery
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Spinal cord stimulator implantation
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Nerve conduction studies and electromyography
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Stroke management and thrombolysis
Services Offered
Dr. Dinesh Nayak provides comprehensive neurological care ranging from diagnosis to advanced surgical interventions. His services cover the full spectrum of adult neurology, including outpatient consultations, inpatient management, and specialized procedures. He emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, coordinating with neurosurgeons, radiologists, and rehabilitation therapists. Patients benefit from his extensive experience in epilepsy management, movement disorders, stroke care, and nerve/muscle conditions. He also offers second opinions and long-term follow-up for chronic neurological diseases.
List of services:
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Epilepsy treatment and epilepsy surgery
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Deep brain stimulation for movement disorders
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Cerebrospinal fluid shunt placement
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Cerebrovascular surgery
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Spinal cord stimulator implant
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Stroke treatment and paralysis management
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Nerve and muscle disorder management
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Comprehensive neurological consultations
Practice Locations
Location 1
Address: Gleneagles Global Health City, 439, Cheran Nagar, Sholinganallur, Medavakkam, Near HCL, Perumbakkam, Chennai – 600100
Phone: Not specified
Additional locations:
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Vikram Hospitals, Chennai
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Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai
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Kasturi Neuro Clinic, Chennai
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Kovai Medical Center and Hospital, Coimbatore (past affiliation)
Hospital Affiliations
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Vikram Hospitals (Senior Consultant, 2013–present)
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Fortis Malar Hospital (Senior Consultant, 2012–present)
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Kasturi Neuro Clinic (Senior Consultant, 2005–present)
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Global Hospitals and Health City (Senior Consultant, 2008–2011; current association implied)
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Kovai Medical Center and Hospital (Senior Consultant, 2003–2005)
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Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (Associate Professor, 2005–2008; Assistant Professor, 1996–1997)
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KG Hospital (Junior Consultant, 1997–2000)
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King’s College Hospital, London (Clinical Fellow, 2000–2003)
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