Dr. R. Srinivasa is a distinguished Senior Consultant Neurologist with over 49 years of extensive experience, including more than four decades as a specialist. He is widely recognized for his clinical excellence, academic leadership, and compassionate, patient-centric approach to care.

As a senior professor and former Head of the Department of Neurology, Dr. Srinivasa has played a pivotal role in training and mentoring postgraduate students while advancing the field through research and international training programs. He is involved in various international multicentric clinical trials in various discipliner of neurology like in Epilepsy, Movement disorders, Stroke, Headache management, multiple selerosis & demielinating disorders. His commitment to ethical and evidence-based clinical practice has earned him the trust of thousands of patients across India.

Education

• MBBS – Mysore Medical College (1972)

• MD – Medicine – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1978)

• DM – Neurology – National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bengaluru (1981)

Professional Experience

• Founder & Developer – Department of Neurosciences at St. John’s Medical College and M.S. Ramaiah Medical College & Hospital

• Senior Consultant Neurologist – St. John’s Hospital (1981–1988)

• Senior Consultant Neurologist – M.S. Ramaiah Hospital (1988–Present)

• Consultant Neurologist – Mallya Hospital (1992–2013)

• Consultant Neurologist – Medinova Hospitals (1988–2012)

• Currently – Practicing at M.S. Ramaiah Hospitals and Srinivasa Neurologics, Malleshwaram

Specializations

• Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disorders

• Epilepsy & Seizure Disorders

• Headache & Migraine Management

• Movement Disorders (Parkinson’s & Tremors)

• Dementia & Memory Disorders

• Neuromuscular & Autoimmune Neurology

• Neuro-infectious & Demyelinating Diseases

Awards & Recognitions

• Lifetime Achievement Award – Contribution in Neurology (2014)

• Best Clinician Award – 2004

• Neurology Master Award from Times Of India – 2025

Memberships

• Indian Academy of Neurology

• Neurological Society of India

• American Academy of Neurology

• European Federation of Neurology

Highlights

• 47+ years of experience in neurology

• Pioneer in establishing neuroscience departments at leading medical institutions

• Actively involved in postgraduate teaching and mentoring

• Known for ethical, evidence-based, and patient-focused care