Dr. Deepa Avadhani

Senior Neurologist

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Neurology), FEBN, FIHN, FNOH, PGDRM

Registration Number: 113716 (TNMC)

Professional Summary

Dr. Deepa Avadhani is a highly accomplished neurologist with comprehensive training and expertise in advanced neurological care, neurorehabilitation, and interventional headache management. With robust clinical experience spanning neurology, internal medicine, academic teaching, and research, she brings a patient-centric, evidence-based approach to the management of complex neurological disorders.

Her international certification (FEBN) and multiple fellowships underscore her commitment to cutting-edge neurological practice. She is formally trained at the American Institute of Balance, equipping her with world-class expertise in treating complex vertigo and balance disorders. She has contributed significantly to neurology through publications, book chapters, and national/international conference presentations.

Areas of Expertise

  • Stroke & Neurorehabilitation
  • Migraine & Headache Interventions
  • Neuro-ophthalmology
  • Demyelinating Disorders (including Multiple Sclerosis)
  • Disorders of Memory & Cognition
  • Movement Disorders (including Parkinson's disease)
  • Gait & Balance Disorders
  • Comprehensive Epilepsy Management
  • Low Back Pain, Neck Pain & Pain Medicine
  • Peripheral Neuropathy & Myopathy
  • Neuroinfections

Educational Qualifications

Qualification Institution University
MBBS Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
MD (General Medicine) Kilpauk Medical College TN Dr. MGR Medical University
DM (Neurology) Madras Medical College TN Dr. MGR Medical University

Additional Certifications & Fellowships

  • FEBN – Fellow of European Board of Neurology
  • PGDRM – Postgraduate Diploma in Rehabilitation Medicine, CMC Vellore
  • FNOH – Fellowship in Neuro-Ophthalmology of Headache & Facial Pains
  • FIHN – Fellowship in Interventional Headache Management

Professional Experience

  • Worked as Associate consultant of neurology - Sri Ramachandra medical centre, and Assistant Professor of Neurology - Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai till nov 25.
  • Worked as Neurology Resident in Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College, Chennai.
  • Worked as Consultant – Internal Medicine HCL Healthcare, Chennai
  • Worked as Assistant Professor – General Medicine in SRM Medical College Hospital & Research Institute
Dr. Deepa Avadhani

Dr. Deepa Avadhani

Senior Neurologist

Contact Information

doctoravadhanideepa@gmail.com
+91 90031 03343
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Registration

TNMC: 113716

Books Authored / Contributions

  • Contributing author, Practical Neurology: Jose Biller – South Asian Edition
  • Contributing author, Reviews in Neurology 2020 – Movement Disorders: Wilson's Disease
  • Contributing author, IAP Textbook of Medicine – Faints and Fits
  • Contributing author, Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences – Tropical Ataxic Neuropathy & Konzo
  • Contributing author, Encyclopedia of the Neurological Sciences – Whipple's Disease
  • Contributing author, Monograph in Vertigo & Syncope – Vestibular Rehabilitation

Publications

1. Avadhani D, Ranganathan LN, Ramamurthy G. A study on association of Zika virus and other viruses with Guillain–Barré syndrome. Neurology. 2021;96(15 Suppl):4410.

2. Ushalakshmi S, Avadhani D. Study of ankle–brachial index in systemic hypertension. IOSR J Dent Med Sci. 2019;18(7-1):68–71.

3. Avadhani D, Ranganathan LN, Venkataraman C, et al. Shapiro's syndrome: episodic hypothermic hyperhidrosis. BMJ Case Rep. 2024;17:e260998. doi:10.1136/bcr-2024-260998

4. Avadhani D, Ramesh R, Ranganathan LN, et al. Isolated peripheral neuropathy in a young adult: the role of comprehensive genetic testing. BMJ Case Rep CP. 2025;18:e264880.

5. Sugumar S, Suresh JA, Avadhani D, Hazeena P, Arumugam M. A pilot study of FOXP3 gene (rs2232365, rs3761547, and rs3761548) mutations in migraine patients. Immunol Genet J. 2024;7(4):274–80.

6. Lavanya K, Ramesh R, Shanmugam S, Avadhani D, Hazeena P. Teaching NeuroImage: Nevus flammeus, ocular melanosis, and seizures in a young adult with Sturge–Weber and Klippel–Trenaunay overlap syndrome. Neurology. 2023;100(20):984–5. doi:10.1212/WNL.0000000000206901

7. Ramesh R, Ranganathan LN, Shanmugam S, Hazeena P, Avadhani D. Immune-mediated spastic ataxia masquerading as clinically probable multisystem atrophy in an elderly woman. Clin Exp Neuroimmunol. 2024;15. doi:10.1111/cen3.12786

8. Ramesh R, Ranganathan LN, Raguraman S, Jayakumar K, Rajamanoharan B, Loganathan V, et al. Safety and efficacy of newer oral anticoagulants versus vitamin K antagonists in the management of cerebral venous thrombosis: a single-center ambispective study from South India. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2024;27. doi:10.4103/aian.aian_1096_23

9. Mekala A, Ramesh R, Shanmugam S, Hazeena P, Avadhani D, Ranganathan LN, et al. Camptocormia in a young man with anti-GAD–seropositive stiff-person syndrome. BMJ Case Rep CP. 2024;17. doi:10.1136/bcr-2024-262122

10. Ramesh R, Ranganathan LN, Raguraman S, Jayakumar K, Rajamanoharan B, Loganathan V, et al. Newer oral anticoagulant vs vitamin K antagonists. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2024;27:393–7.

11. Ishwarya P, Hazeena P, Ramesh R, Ranganathan LN, Shanmugam S, Avadhani D. A case of adult-onset VLCAD deficiency. (Journal details not provided; can format fully once available.)

12. Sugumar S, Shah S, Hazeena P, Avadhani D, Murugan P, Arumugam M. A preliminary meta-analysis of regulatory T-cell reduction in patients with migraine. Basic Clin Neurosci. 202?;15(5). doi:10.32598/bcn.15.5.2447.2

13. Yadlapati VSS, Avadhani D, Ranganathan LN, Shanmugam S, Hazeena P, Ramesh R. Tarlov cyst: a rare cause of radiculopathy. Surg Neurol Int. 2025. doi:10.25259/SNI_1020_2025

14. Ramesh R, Shanmugam S, Hazeena P, Ranganathan LN, Avadhani D. Differential response to corticosteroids in immune-mediated myokymia vs grouped fasciculation discharges. Ann Indian Acad Neurol. 2025;28(5):750–3. doi:10.4103/aian.aian_76_25

Conference Papers / Presentations

American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting 2021

Poster presentation – Zika Virus & Guillain-Barré Syndrome

IANCON 2025

Invited Lecture – Time Perception in Stroke

TANCON 2019

Paper Presentation – Physical Activity & Cognitive Impairment in MS

IANCON 2019

Poster – Epilepsy: Aspects Beyond Seizures

Professional Memberships

American Academy of Neurology

Member

Indian Academy of Neurology

Member

Indian Federation of Neurorehabilitation

Member

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