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About the department

The Department of Neurology at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital was established in the year 1985 and has grown into a premier center for neurological care and education. Since 2016, the department has been functioning in the Centenary Super Speciality Block with state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities. With a 30-bedded Stroke Ward, 30-bedded General Neurology Ward, and dedicated Stroke/Neuro ICU, the department is equipped with advanced diagnostic and rehabilitation units including Electrophysiology and Transcranial Doppler (TCD). Over the years, many eminent neurologists including Dr. M.B. Pranesh, Dr. Christopher Mariodass, Dr. Kandappan, Dr. K.G. Govindarajan, Dr. Kanakaraj, and Dr. Thiruvarutselvam have contributed immensely to the department’s progress. OP services are provided thrice a week, along with specialized clinics for Headache, Epilepsy, and Movement Disorders.
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Dr. N. Shobana, M.D., D.M.

Head of the Department

Dr. N. Shobana, M.D., D.M. (Neurology), currently serves as the Professor and Head of the Department of Neurology at CMCH. She began her career as a Senior Resident at Madras Medical College and has held various academic and clinical positions, rising through the ranks to become Professor in 2018. She has over 15 years of rich experience in neurology and is a dedicated clinician, educator, and researcher. Dr. Shobana is an active member of professional bodies such as the Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN) and the Tamil Nadu Association of Neurologists (TAN). Under her leadership, the department has achieved significant academic and clinical milestones.

Faculties

C. Hannah Ueno
Assistant Professor
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Thomas Fred
Associate Professor
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Jennifer Aarons
Professor of Art
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Professors
Michael McGarvey
Professor of Literature
Katherine Panagakos earned her M.A. in Classics from Tulane University and her Ph.D. in Greek and Latin from The Ohio State University. During her graduate work, she was a student at The American School of Classical Studies at Athens (ASCSA) and was a field walker and camp manager at the Eastern Korinthia Archaeogical Survey (EKAS). Katherine spent three years in a rotating position at schools in the Associated Colleges of the South (Southwestern University in Georgetown, TX; Furman University in Greenville, SC; and Rhodes College in Memphis, TN).
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Course Handling

DM (Neurology)

Postgraduate Super-Specialty Course

Research and Publications

Ongoing research

  • Outcome of thrombolysis in female stroke patients in a tertiary care centre

  • Clinical profile and prognostic indicators among Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) patients

  • Profile and prognosis of cryptogenic stroke cases

  • Prevalence of non-motor symptoms in Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease

Publications

[1] J. Doe, “A Rare Convergence: A Case Report on Bilateral Hypoglossal Schwannoma in a Patient with Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease,” Journal Name, vol. X, no. Y, pp. Z-ZZ, Month Year.

[2] J. Doe, “A Unique Case Report on ‘Bilateral Optic Neuropathy as a Rare Manifestation of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension’,” Journal Name, vol. X, no. Y, pp. Z-ZZ, Month Year.

[3] J. Doe, “Wallerian degeneration of bilateral middle cerebellar peduncles secondary to pontine infarction – Publication applied,” Journal Name, vol. X, no. Y, pp. Z-ZZ, Month Year.

[4] J. Doe, “A rare case of cerebellar ataxia in Leptospirosis,” International Journal of Scientific Research, vol. X, no. Y, pp. Z-ZZ, Month Year.

[5] J. Doe, “Clinical Profile of Seizure Disorder in Hospitalized Patients in Tertiary care Centre,” Asian Journal of Medical Sciences, vol. X, no. Y, pp. Z-ZZ, Month Year.

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Achievments

Faculties

  • IAN Platform Presentation 2021 – First Prize

  • TANCON 2021 Platform Presentation – First Prize

  • TANCON 2024 Poster Presentation – First Prize

Students

  • Multiple accolades in regional and national neurology forums and conferences

  • Consistent academic performance and research contributions

Events and Services

Academic events

  • World Stroke Day – Conducted annually from 2019 to 2024

  • World Epilepsy Day – Held in 2018 and 2019

  • Multiple Sclerosis Day – Organized in 2022

  • Departmental case presentations, journal clubs, CME programs, and workshops conducted regularly

Community Services

  • Regular Neurology OP clinics on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday

  • Special OP clinics for Headache, Epilepsy, and Movement Disorders

  • Public awareness campaigns on stroke prevention and early diagnosis

  • Free screening camps in collaboration with NGOs and government health schemes

  • Rehabilitation counseling and support for stroke survivors

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