Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai – India
About Dr. Srinivasan Paramasivam
Dr. Srinivasan Paramasivam is a distinguished Neurosurgeon and Endovascular Surgeon with over two decades of experience in treating complex cerebrovascular disorders. He is widely recognized for his dual expertise in open neurosurgery and minimally invasive endovascular techniques, positioning him as a leader in the management of acute stroke and brain aneurysms. After completing extensive fellowship training and holding faculty positions at premier medical institutions in New York, he returned to India to head advanced neurointerventional programs. His clinical focus encompasses the treatment of vascular malformations, skull base tumors, and pediatric neurovascular conditions.
OPD Schedule Of Dr. Srinivasan Paramasivam
Consultation Fees Rs. 1000 /-
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
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08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
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12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
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08:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS, Madurai Medical College, Madurai Kamaraj University, India (2000)
- MCh in Neurosurgery, Madras Medical College, Chennai, India (2006)
- Fellowship in Endovascular Neurosurgery (FINR), St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, New York, USA (2010–2012)
- Member, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCS Ed), UK (2006)
- Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certified
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Acute Ischemic Stroke
- Brain Aneurysms (Ruptured and Unruptured)
- Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
- Vein of Galen Malformations (VOGM)
- Skull Base Tumors
- Moyamoya Disease
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Spinal Vascular Malformations
- Mechanical Thrombectomy
- Endovascular Coiling & Stenting
- Flow Diversion for Aneurysms
- Onyx Embolization for AVMs
- Intracranial Angioplasty and Stenting
- Carotid Endarterectomy & Stenting
- Microvascular Decompression
- Complex Cranial & Spinal Surgery
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Srinivasan Paramasivam can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon & Head of Neuroendovascular Surgery, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, USA
Past Experience- Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery Program, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, USA (2014–2016)
- Assistant Professor & Neuroendovascular Surgeon, Hyman-Newman Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery, St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital, New York, USA (2012–2014)
- Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai, India (2008–2010)
- Consultant Neurosurgeon, Apollo KH Hospital, Vellore, India (2007–2008)
- Associate Consultant, St. Isabel Hospital, Chennai, India (2006–2007)
Academic & Research Contributions
- Berenstein, A., Paramasivam, S., Sorscher, M., Molofsky, W., Meila, D., & Ghatan, S. (2019). Vein of Galen Aneurysmal Malformation: Advances in Management and Endovascular Treatment. Neurosurgery, 84(2), 469–478.
- Paramasivam, S. (2015). Current trends in the management of acute ischemic stroke. Neurology India, 63(5), 665–672.
- Paramasivam, S., Baltsavias, G., Psatha, E., Matis, G., & Valavanis, A. (2014). Silicone models as basic training and research aid in endovascular neurointervention--a single-center experience and review of the literature. Neurosurgical Review, 37(2), 331–337.
- Paramasivam, S., Niimi, Y., Fifi, J., & Berenstein, A. (2013). Onyx embolization using dual-lumen balloon catheter: initial experience and technical note. Journal of Neuroradiology, 40(4), 294–302.
- Paramasivam, S., Leesch, W., Fifi, J., Ortiz, R., Niimi, Y., & Berenstein, A. (2012). Iatrogenic dissection during neurointerventional procedures: a retrospective analysis. Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery, 4(5), 331–335.
Awards & Recognitions
- Senior Member, Society of NeuroInterventional Surgery (SNIS)
- Member, Society of Vascular and Interventional Neurology (SVIN)
- Member, World Federation of Therapeutic Interventional Neuroradiology (WFTIN)
- Member, Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS)
- Life Member, Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Editorial Board Member for multiple peer-reviewed neurosurgical journals
Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Srinivasan Paramasivam has a unique profile combining extensive experience in India with elite training and faculty positions at top US institutions like Mount Sinai and Columbia University. His dual expertise in both traditional open surgery and advanced Endovascular Neurosurgery makes him one of the most versatile and leading neurosurgeons in India.
Endovascular Neurosurgery (or Neurointervention) is a minimally invasive approach to treat brain and spine vascular conditions from within the blood vessels. Procedures like aneurysm coiling and stroke thrombectomy are performed through a small puncture in the groin or wrist, avoiding the need for open-skull surgery. Benefits include higher safety, less pain, and faster recovery. Dr. Paramasivam is a fellowship-trained expert in this field.
Absolutely. Dr. Paramasivam specialises in acute stroke intervention and is an expert in Mechanical Thrombectomy, a time-critical procedure to remove blood clots from the brain. His expertise in this area is crucial for saving brain tissue and improving patient outcomes after a major stroke.
Dr Srinivasan is proficient in treating all types of brain aneurysms using the most appropriate technique for the patient, including minimally invasive endovascular coiling and flow diversion, as well as traditional microsurgical clipping for complex cases.
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