Caritas Hospital

Dr. Lijo James

Consultant Neurologist

A Consultant Neurologist with 4 years of experience, Dr Lijo James is an expert in the management of complex Neurological problems including Stroke and Stroke Rehabilitation. He has key interests and evidence based updated knowledge in Acute Stroke, Neuro Critical Care, Epilepsy, Dementia, Movement Disorders, Neurological Infections. His clinical field of expertise includes, Digital subtraction angiography, Mechanical Thrombectomy, Intravenous Thrombolytic, Plasma Exchange, Management of status Epilepticus, Botulinum, Toxin administration and Neurosonology.

 

Professional Qualification

MNAMS (Member National Academy of Medical sciences NEWDELHI

FEBN (Fellow European Board of Neurology) 2022 

DM in Neurology from Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

DNB in Neurology from National board of examinations New Delhi

SCE from MRCP Board (UK)

MD in General Medicine, KIMS, Hubli

MBBS from Government Medical College, Kochi

 

Achievements and Expertise

Part of research studies In Stroke, Intraparenchymal Bleed and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

University rank holder at DM and MBBS

Served as Assistant professor of Neurology at Government Medical College, Kochi

Life time member Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Life time member Kerala Association of Neurologists

 

He is proficient in Malayalam, English, Kannada & Hindi.