Dr. Vysakha K. V
Consultant - Neurology & Movement Disorder
Dr. Vysakha K V earned his MBBS from Government Medical College, Tirunelveli, followed by an MD in General Medicine at Government Medical College, Trivandrum. In November 2022, he completed his MRCP (UK). He pursued a DM in Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST). Subsequently, he undertook a Post-doctoral Fellowship in Movement Disorders at the Comprehensive Care Centre for Movement Disorders at SCTIMST. During this fellowship, he gained extensive training in diagnosing and managing various movement disorders, including nuances of Deep Brain Stimulation. He is proficient in patient selection, intraoperative monitoring, post-operative programming, and follow-up care for patients who undergo Deep Brain Stimulation procedure. Additionally, he received hands-on training in specialized procedures such as botulinum toxin injections for various conditions like hemifacial spasm and dystonia. With expertise in managing hyperkinetic and hypokinetic movement disorders, Dr. Vysakha has over five years of experience, demonstrating a commitment to advancing neurological patient care.
Education
- Fellowship in Movement disorders (2019 – 2020)
- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala,India
- D.M Neurology (2016-2018)
- Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum, Kerala,India
- MRCP (U.K)-2022
- M.D General Medicine(2012-2015 )
- Govt. Medical College, Trivandrum
- MBBS (2005-2011)
- Govt.Medical College, Tirunelveli Gold medal in medicine
Selected Publication:
- Nair SS, Vysakha KV, Menon RN, Sundaram S. Adult-onset subacute sclerosing panencephalitis. Pract Neurol. 2021 Aug;21(4):346–50.
- Vysakha KV, Poyuran R, Nair SS, Nair M. An unusual presentation of scleromyxedema as inflammatory myopathy. Acta Myol. 2019 Mar;38(1):13–6.
- Jayapal T, Vysakha K, Rajasekharan C, Akhilkrishna. Arterial Stiffness in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and Its Correlation with Disease Severity: A Case Control Study. BJMMR. 2017 Jan 10;20(12):1–9.
Professional Qualification
MBBS, MD( General Medicine), DM (Neurology) , Fellowship in Movement Disorder, MRCP