Sindhu DM
Bangalore
Summary
Im a Neurologist and an Epileptologist currently working in Bangalore, India. Im a hard working individual who is motivated, eager to learn new skills and produce high standards of work. I am able to work in a team setting and independently. I hope to bring my strong sense of dedication and responsibility to department of Neurology in this medical centre. I am looking forward to practice Neurology to the best of my abilities.
Work History
Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals Sheshadripuram Bangalore
Bangalore, Karnataka
02.2023 - Current
- Im currently working as a Neurologist in Apollo hospital Bangalore. It is a 200 bedded private hospital and I treat patients with neurological disorders like headache, epilepsy, demyelination, stroke, GBS, myasthenia gravis, neuropathy etc.
- I am actively involved in diagnosing and managing neurological cases at OPD, IP and ER. Diagnosed cases and made key decisions regarding patient treatment.
- I report nerve conduction studies, EEG and Video EEG routinely. I do procedures like lumbar puncture, thrombolysis and EMG.
- Complex neurological cases are discussed within the team and I'm also involved in training of post graduates in Neurology.
Fellow in Epilepsy
NIMHANS
Bangalore
08.2021 - 08.2022
- I have been trained in video EEG analysis and reporting
- Have been involved SEEG / subdural grids planning and analysis.
- Attended epilepsy surgeries requiring Electrocorticography(ECOG) independently.
- Attended and presented cases for Epilepsy MDT/PMC meet
- Attended numerous Epilepsy OPDS, treated and worked up drug refractory epilepsy patients under supervision ans well as independently.
Resident Doctor
NIMHANS
Bangalore
07.2016 - 07.2021
- National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) is a prestigious premier institute of India where I worked a neurology resident.
- Have attended about 400 general neurology OPDs and multiple specialty clinics like neuromuscular, demyelination, epilepsy and movement disorders.
- Managed numerous IP and emergency patients with various neurological disorders.Presented complex neurological cases and have been involved in multi disciplinary meetings.
- I was trained to independently perform NCS, EMG, EEG, Lumbar punctures , biopsies ( nerve and muscle).
- Trained in ultrasonography of nerves.
Education
MBBS -
2009 - 2015
DM Neurology -
2016 - 2021
Post Doctoral Fellowship in Epilepsy -
08.2021 - 08.2022
2017 - 2024
07.2024 - 07.2024
Skills
- Diagnosis and Treatment
- Patient Rounds
- Bedside Care
- Therapeutic Interventions
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Kannada
Advanced (C1)
C1
Telugu
Beginner (A1)
A1
Publications.
Have written 10 articles and 2 chapters. Few noteworthy publications in peer reviewed journals are:
Sindhu DM, et al Role of magnetoencephalography in predicting the epileptogenic zone and post-operative seizure outcome-A retrospective study. Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy. 2023 Dec
Sindhu DM,et al The Spectrum of Movement Disorders in Cases with Osmotic Demyelination Syndrome. Movement Disorders Clinical Practice. 2021 Aug
Sindhu DM, et al Clinico-pathological features in köhlmeier–degos disease with cutaneous and neurological involvement. Annals of Indian Academy of Neurology. 2021 Nov
Sindhu DM, et al Dystonic opisthotonus: A rare phenotype of adrenoleukodystrophy. Annals of Movement Disorders. 2019 Sep
Sindhu DM, et al CrossSectional Area Reference Values of Nerves in the Upper and Lower Extremities using Ultrasonography in the Indian Population.
Timeline
SCE Neurology - ,
07.2024 - 07.2024
Consultant Neurologist - Apollo Hospitals Sheshadripuram Bangalore
02.2023 - Current
NIMHANS - Post Doctoral Fellowship in Epilepsy,
08.2021 - 08.2022
Fellow in Epilepsy - NIMHANS
08.2021 - 08.2022
MRCP (UK) - ,
2017 - 2024
NIMHANS - DM Neurology,
2016 - 2021
Resident Doctor - NIMHANS
07.2016 - 07.2021
Bangalore Medical College And Research Institute - MBBS,
2009 - 2015
Interests
Trekking, Travelling
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