Dr. Arun Kumar M 
MBBS, MD, DM, Fellowship
Neurologist
Consultant
14 Years Years of Experience
Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
Tamil, English, Hindi
About Dr. Arun Kumar M
Dr. Arun Kumar M is a dedicated neurologist and epileptologist with expertise in managing both adult and pediatric neurological disorders. He specializes in treating drug-resistant epilepsy, neurodegenerative diseases, and movement disorders, with advanced training in epilepsy surgery and deep brain stimulation. His clinical practice integrates cutting-edge neurodiagnostic techniques such as video EEG monitoring, stereo EEG, and neuroimaging for precision care.
Having served in leading institutions across Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry, he has experience in both academic teaching and high-volume tertiary care neurology units. A prolific researcher, Dr. Arun Kumar has published multiple peer-reviewed papers on epilepsy, stroke, psychiatric co-morbidities in neurology, and COVID-19 neuroimaging.
Qualifications of Dr. Arun Kumar M
- MBBS – Mahatma Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute, Pondicherry
- MD (Pediatrics) – Veer Surendra Sai Medical College, Odisha
- DM (Neurology) – Govt. Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu
- Fellowship in Epilepsy – Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
Special Area of Interest
- Epilepsy (adult & pediatric, drug-resistant cases)
- Autoimmune encephalitis
- Degenerative brain diseases
- Deep brain stimulation (Parkinson’s and movement disorders)
- Epilepsy surgery and presurgical evaluation
Work Experience of Dr. Arun Kumar M
- 2020: Associate Consultant, Department of Neurology, Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Vanagaram, Chennai
- 2019: Post-Doctoral Fellow in Epilepsy, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
- 2016: Senior Resident, Department of Neurology, Govt. Thanjavur Medical College, Tamil Nadu
- 2015: Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, Sri Venkateswara Medical College, Pondicherry
- 2012: Junior Resident, MD Pediatrics, VSS Medical College, Odisha
- 2010: Internship, Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Pondicherry
Memberships
- Member, Indian Academy of Neurology
- Member, Indian Epilepsy Society
- Member, International League Against Epilepsy
- Member, American Academy of Neurology
Research & Papers Published By Dr. Arun Kumar M
- “Bruck Syndrome: A rare case report with Dextrocardia and Meningomyelocele” – Journal of Global Biosciences, 2014
- “An unusual case of pancytopenia in an adolescent girl” – Indian J Child Health, 2015
- “Co-Occurrence of Takayasu Arteritis and Tuberculosis – A Causative Dilemma” – AIMDR, 2017
- “Prevalence of Psychiatric Co-Morbidities in Patients with Dementia: A Prospective Study” – JMSCR, 2019
- “Psychiatric Co-Morbidities in Patients Presenting with Headache” – JMSCR, 2018
- “Cross-Sectional Study of Depression in Patients following a Stroke” – AIMDR, 2018
- “Dysphagia in patients with stroke: a prospective study” – IJCMR, 2018
- “Neuroimaging in Elderly with New-Onset Unprovoked Seizures – A Pictorial Review” – IJCMR, 2017
- “New Onset Unprovoked Seizures in Elderly: Etiology and Challenges in Management” – JMSCR, 2017
- “Impact of COVID-19 on Neuroimaging Manifestations” – IJCMSR, 2021
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