Apollo Hospitals Greams Lane has launched Tamil Nadu’s first Centre of Excellence dedicated to Parkinson’s Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), strengthening access to advanced movement disorder care in the state. The centre brings together clinical expertise, precision neurosurgery and an integrated care model to support patients from across India and neighbouring South Asian countries.
Over the past four years, the Apollo Advanced Movement Disorders & DBS Centre has carried out the highest number of DBS procedures in Tamil Nadu, positioning it among South India’s leading programmes. The team is adept in next-generation brain-sensing DBS systems that enable personalised stimulation, helping improve patients’ mobility, independence and overall quality of life.
The centre is led by Dr. Vijayashankar Paramanandam, Senior Consultant Neurologist & Movement Disorders Specialist, and Dr. Arvind Sukumaran, Senior Consultant Functional Neurosurgeon. Both have international training in movement disorders and functional neurosurgery, bringing global standards to Apollo Hospitals’ structured, protocol-driven DBS programme. Their combined approach ensures thorough evaluation, precise surgical interventions and long-term personalised programming.
Apollo Hospitals Greams Lane has also performed India’s first Medtronic BrainSense DBS surgery, which uses real-time neural sensing and adaptive stimulation—underscoring the hospital’s commitment to early adoption of cutting-edge technologies.
The hospital’s comprehensive DBS pathway covers advanced neuroimaging, electrophysiological mapping, personalised surgical planning, protocol-based implantation and expert long-term follow-up, ensuring high standards of precision and safety at every step.
For people with advanced Parkinson’s disease, DBS offers the promise of better mobility, stability and independence. With its multidisciplinary expertise and patient-focused care, Apollo Hospitals Greams Lane aims to further strengthen DBS treatment in India and deliver improved outcomes for patients across South Asia.
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