Dr. Dinesh Nayak

About Doctor

Dr Dinesh Nayak is a Neurologist and Epileptologist with a considerable experience of more than 26 years. 

He completed his MBBS from the University of Madras, Chennai. He then pursued an MD in General Medicine from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University and a DM in Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum.

His area of expertise includes Epilepsy, Skull Base Surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation, Lumbar Puncture, Canalith Repositioning, Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery, and Brain Tumor Surgery.

Dr. Dinesh has numerous publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals. He has played a crucial role as a member of the editorial board for the Annals of the Indian Academy of Neurology.

He is affiliated with respected organizations such as The Indian Academy of Neurology, The Neurological Society of India, and the Indian Epilepsy Association. 

Dr. Dinesh Nayak's contributions to neurology were recognized with the Best Paper Award by the Indian Epilepsy Association. He was awarded the prestigious Dr. PN Berry Scholarship for Training in the UK.

Medical Qualifications

• MBBS: University of Madras, Chennai in 1986.
• MD: General Medicine from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University in 1991.
• DM: Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum in 1995.

Clinical Expertise

Professional Work Experience

• Senior Consultant & Head of Department of Neurology at Fortis Malar Hospital.
• Senior Consultant and Head of Department of Neurology at Global Hospitals and Health City, Chennai.

Career Highlights

• Dr. Dinesh had served on the editorial board of the Annals of the Indian Academy of Neurology.
• He has several publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals.

Research and Fellowships

• Member: The Indian Academy of Neurology
• Member: The Neurological Society of India
• Member: Indian Epilepsy Association 

Awards and Recoginition

• Dr. Dinesh Nayak was awarded the “Best Paper Award” by the Indian Epilepsy Association in 2008.
• He has also been awarded the “Dr PN Berry Scholarship” for Training in the UK in 2000.
• He was conferred with the “Best Paper Award” by the Neurological Society of India in 1997.
• Dr. Dinesh has been honored with the “Dr. SM Munirathinam Chetty Gold Medal “ in 1991.