Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy
Senior Consultant
52 Years of ExperienceNeurologist
MBBS, MD, DM
Reg. No.:23162 Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 1973
Apollo Hospital Chennai, Greams Road
English, Hindi, Tamil
About Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy
Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy brings over four decades of extensive clinical experience in neurology, including more than 52 years of dedicated service in the Tamil Nadu Government Health Service, where she managed a broad spectrum of complex neurological disorders. Her academic and clinical excellence led her to serve as Professor and Head of the Department at the Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College, and Government General Hospital, two of India’s most prestigious public healthcare institutions.
She completed her advanced training in neurology at reputed institutions and has since built a strong clinical reputation as a trusted Apollo Neuro Doctor in Chennai.
At Apollo Hospital Chennai, Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy manages a high volume of patients with stroke, epilepsy, chronic headaches, movement disorders, neuropathies, and neurodegenerative conditions. Her ability to combine advanced neurological diagnostics with compassionate patient care has made her a preferred Brain Specialist in Chennai and a leading Nerve Specialist in Chennai.
Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy’s Expertise and Specializations
- Stroke Diagnosis & Management: Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy is a highly experienced Neurologist in the acute and long-term management of ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes. As one of the best neurologists in Chennai, she emphasizes early diagnosis, preventive strategies, and rehabilitation-focused care to improve neurological outcomes.
- Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders: She specializes in the evaluation and management of epilepsy, offering medication optimization, long-term seizure control strategies, and patient education for improved quality of life.
- Headache & Migraine Management: Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy works at Apollo hospital Chennai, and provides expert care for chronic migraines, tension-type headaches, and secondary headache disorders using evidence-based neurological protocols.
- Movement Disorders: Her clinical practice includes the management of Parkinson’s disease, tremors, dystonia, and other movement disorders with a focus on symptom control and functional improvement.
- Neuromuscular & Nerve Disorders: As a leading Nerve Specialist in Chennai, she treats peripheral neuropathies, myopathies, motor neuron diseases, and nerve compression syndromes with precision and individualized care plans.
- Neurodegenerative & Cognitive Disorders: Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy manages dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other cognitive disorders, ensuring early diagnosis, supportive therapy, and family counseling.
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Top Procedures Performed by Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy and Their Estimated Cost
The following table provides indicative costs for commonly performed neurological procedures. Actual charges may vary based on case complexity and hospital policies.
|
Procedure |
Cost in INR |
Cost in USD |
|
Neurological Consultation & Evaluation |
INR 1,000 – INR 1,500 |
USD 12 – USD 18 |
|
EEG (Electroencephalography) |
INR 3,000 – INR 6,000 |
USD 36 – USD 72 |
|
EMG & Nerve Conduction Studies |
INR 4,000 – INR 8,000 |
USD 48 – USD 96 |
|
Stroke Diagnostic Workup |
INR 20,000 – INR 50,000 |
USD 240 – USD 600 |
|
Epilepsy Management |
INR 10,000 – INR 40,000 |
USD 120 – USD 480 |
|
Migraine Treatment Programs |
INR 5,000 – INR 25,000 |
USD 60 – USD 300 |
|
Parkinson’s Disease Management |
INR 10,000 – INR 50,000 |
USD 120 – USD 600 |
|
Neuropathy Evaluation |
INR 8,000 – INR 20,000 |
USD 95 – USD 240 |
|
Dementia Assessment |
INR 10,000 – INR 30,000 |
USD 120 – USD 360 |
|
Neuro-rehabilitation Planning |
INR 15,000 – INR 40,000 |
USD 180 – USD 480 |
Note: Costs are indicative and may vary depending on diagnostic requirements, treatment complexity, and hospital policies.
Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews of Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy
Here’s what patients say about Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy’s neurological care in thier reviews:
“Dr. Geetha Lakshmipathy is extremely patient and knowledgeable. Her diagnosis helped control my migraines effectively.”
“One of the best neurologists in Chennai. She explained my condition clearly and guided us through every step.”
“A highly skilled brain specialist with a compassionate approach. I felt confident under her care.”
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Education
- MBBS - Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1973
- MD - General Medicine - Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1983
- DM - Neurology - Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1989
Past Experience
- Assistant Professor, Tamil Nadu Government Service (1976 – 2008)
- Professor of Neurology, Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College and GGH (2002 – 2006)
- Professor of Neurology and Head of Department, Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College and GGH (2006 – 2008)
- Senior Consultant Neurologist, Apollo Firstmed Hospital (2005 – 2015)
- Senior Consultant Neurologist, Apollo Main Hospital, Greams Road (2008 – 2016)
Associations/Membership
- Indian Academy of Neurology
- Neurological Society of India
- Indian Medical Association
- Apollo Hospital Consultants Association
Field of Expertise
- Aneurysm Coiling
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Stimulant Therapy
- Brain AVM Embolization with Onyx
- Brain Surgery
- Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
- Cerebral Angiogram
- Cerebral Angioplasty
- Cervical Artificial Disk Replacement
- Chronic Cerebro Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Corpus Callosotomy
- Craniofacial Reconstruction Surgery
- Cranioplasty
- Craniotomy
- Decompressive Craniectomy
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Digital Nerve Repair
- Electroconvulsive Therapy
- Endovascular Surgery for AVMs
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Gamma Knife Surgery
- Hemispherectomy
- High Cervical Stimulation
- Hydrocephalus Treatment
- Image-Guided Neurosurgery
- Intrathecal Pain Pump
- Lesionectomy
- Liberation Therapy
- Meningioma Treatment
- Microsurgery for Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
- Microsurgical Tumor Removal
- Microvascular Decompression (MVD)
- Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery for Brain Tumor
- Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
- Multiple Subpial Transections (MST)
- Nerve Blocks
- Nerve Repair Surgery
- Neuroendoscopy
- Neurosurgery
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Percutaneous Balloon Compression (PBC)
- Percutaneous Stereotactic Radiofrequency Rhizotomy (PSR)
- Peripheral Nerve Surgery
- Pituitary Tumor Treatment
- Rhizotomy
- Robotic-Assisted Nephroureterectomy
- Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy
- Skull Base Surgery
- Speech Therapy
- Spinal Cord Stimulation
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Temporal Lobectomy
- Thecoperitoneal Shunt
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
- Trigeminal Nerve Block
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Ventriculostomy
- Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
- VP Shunt
- Acoustic Neuroma
- Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis
- Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
- ALD (Adrenoleukodystrophy)
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Amnesia
- Amyloidosis
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
- Anaplastic Astrocytoma
- Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondria, Hypochondriasis)
- Arachnoid Cysts
- Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF)
- Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Arthritis of the Spine (Spondylosis)
- Astrocytoma
- Ataxia
- Atypical Parkinsonism
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Avoidant Personality Disorder
- Back Pain in Athletes
- Back Strains and Sprains
- Basal Ganglia Stroke
- Bell's Palsy
- Benign Rolandic Epilepsy
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bipolar Psychosis
- Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Botulism
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Brain Aneurysm
- Brain Atrophy
- Brain Cancer (Brain Tumor)
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Brain Stem Glioma
- Brain: Temporal Lobe, Vagal Nerve, & Frontal Lobe
- Carotid Artery Stenosis
- Cerebellopontine Angle (CPA) Tumors
- Cerebral Cavernous Malformation (CCM)
- Cerebral Palsy
- Cerebrovascular Insufficiency
- Cervical Spinal Stenosis
- Cervical Spondylosis
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
- Chiari Malformation
- Childhood Schizophrenia
- Chordomas
- Choroid Plexus Tumor
- Chronic Migraine
- Chronic Spine and Back Pain
- Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
- Cluster Headaches
- Congenital Malformations of the Brain and Spine
- Convexity Meningioma
- Craniofacial Malformations
- Craniopharyngioma
- Craniosynostosis (Craniostenosis)
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Dementia
- Developmental Delay in Children
- Devic's Disease (Neuromyelitis)
- Discitis
- Dissociative Amnesia
- Dissociative Disorders
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor (DNET)
- Dyslexia
- Dystonia
- Encephalitis
- Encephalocele
- Ependymoma
- Epilepsy
- Essential Tremor
- Factitious Disorders
- Febrile Seizures
- Fibrillary Astrocytoma
- Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
- Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
- Generalized Seizures
- Glioblastoma Tumors
- Gliomas Tumors
- Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia (GPN)
- GLUT-1 Deficiency
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
- Headache
- Headaches in Children and Adolescents
- Hemangioblastoma
- Hemangiopericytoma
- Hemicrania Continua
- Hemimegalencephaly
- Herniated Disk (Slipped, Ruptured or Bulging Disk)
- HIV Neuropathy
- HIV-Associated Dementia
- Hydrocephalus
- Hydrocephalus in Children
- Hyperkalemia (High Potassium)
- Hypothalamic Hamartoma
- Hypothermia (Low Body Temperature)
- Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)
- Idiopathic Neuropathy
- Infantile Spasm
- Insomnia
- Joubert Syndrome
- Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
- Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA)
- Kleine-Levin Syndrome
- Korsakoff's Syndrome
- Leukodystrophy
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Lower Back Pain
- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lyme Disease
- Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST)
- Medulloblastoma
- Meningioma
- Meralgia Paresthetica
- Metastatic Spinal Tumors
- Metastatic Tumors
- Migraines in Children and Adolescents
- Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
- Mitochondrial Diseases
- Motor Neuron Disease
- Motor Stereotypies
- Moyamoya Disease
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
- Myoclonic Atonic Epilepsy
- Narcolepsy
- Narcolepsy in Children
- Neck Sprain
- Nerve Injury
- Nerve Sheath Tumor
- Neuroblastoma
- Neurofibroma
- Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
- Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
- Occipital Neuralgia
- Olfactory Neuroblastoma
- Oligodendroglioma
- Oppositional Defiant Disorder
- Optic Nerve Glioma
- Optic Neuritis
- Osteoma
- Paralysis
- Paraplegia
- Parkinson's Disease
- Partial Seizures
- Pediatric Brain and Spine Injuries
- Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
- Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) in Adults
- Peripheral Neuropathy
- Peroneal Nerve Injury
- Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
- Pituitary Adenoma
- Pituitary Tumor
- Poland Syndrome
- Postherpetic Neuralgia
- Postpartum Depression
- Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma
- Pseudomeningocele
- Rasmussen's Encephalitis
- Rathke's Cleft Cysts (RCCs)
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome
- Schizoaffective Disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Schwannomas
- Seizures
- Sensory Ataxia
- Skeletal Dysplasia
- Small Fiber Sensory Neuropathy (SFSN)
- Spasticity
- Spina Bifida
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Stroke
- Sturge Weber Syndrome
- Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)
- Subcortical Vascular Dementia
- Subdural Hematoma
- Susac Syndrome
- Syringomyelia
- Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS)
- Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
- Tonic-Clonic Seizures
- Torticollis
- Tourette Syndrome
- Transient Global Amnesia (TGA)
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or Mini Stroke
- Transverse Myelitis
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Trichotillomania
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Vasculitic Neuropathy
- Vestibular Schwannoma
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