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Dr. Ponnu Sankara Pillai

Dr. Ponnu Sankara Pillai

Specialist Neurologist
Aster Hospital Mankhool

LANGUAGES

English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil

Education

MBBS, DCH, DNB (Paediatrics), DM (Neurology), MRCPCH (UK), FEBN, DrNB (Neurology), SCE Neurology (UK), EEG/Epilepsy Course (USA), Certification in Neurotology

Specialization

Neurology

Nationality

Indian

DOH License Grade

Specialist
 

Type of Physician

Full Time

Credentials

  • MBBS – Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Cochin, Kerala, India (2007-2013)
  • DCH – Sarojini Naidu Medical College, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India (2014-2016)
  • DNB (Paediatrics) – St. Philomena’s Hospital, Bengaluru, India (2017-2019)
  • DM (Neurology) – Government Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India (2019-2022)
  • MRCPCH (UK) - Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (2023)
  • Fellow of European Board of Neurology (FEBN) 2023  
  • DrNB (Neurology) - National Board of Examinations (2023)
  • SCE Neurology (RCP UK) -- Royal College of Physicians (2023)
  • EEG/Epilepsy Course (University Hospitals, Cleveland, Ohio, USA) - (2024)
  • Certification in Neurotology (diagnosing and managing vestibular and balance disorders)
Dr. Ponnu Sankara Pillai

Professional Associations

  • Indian Medical Council (IMA)
  • Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health
     

Professional Experience

  • Consultant Neurologist: Life Line Multi-Speciality Hospital, Adoor, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, 11/2022 - 10/2024)
  • LOCUM (Paediatrician): Vasavi Hospital, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, 06/2019 - 08/2019
  • Junior Resident: Mt. Zion College, Pathanamthitta, Kerala, India, 11/2016 - 03/2017
  • Junior Resident: KIMS, Cochin, Kerala, India, 01/2014 - 06/2014
     

Clinical Expertise & Services Offered

  • Neurological Assessments
  • Electromyography (EMG)
  • Headache/Migraine Management
  • Movement Disorders
  • Neurodegenerative Diseases
  • Epilepsy
  • Stroke Care
  • Neuropathy
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Parkinson’s Disease
  • Dementia, including Alzheimer Disease
  • Sleep Disorders
  • EEG Interpretation
  • Interprets NCS, VEP, bera
  • Performs lumbar puncture
     

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Patient Testimonials

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

A warm THANK YOU from me and my wife for taking good care of everything especially From all the Doctors, Nurses during our stay and also of course from the members of Food and Beverage and House Keeping team. Job well done! "Thank you for treating us well".

Jerwin Regalado

The nurses are very helpful and attentive with my needs. Facilities are excellent too. the nurses are so accommodating and friendly… we are grateful to have our first baby here in Aster Mankhool Hospital… thumbs up to the doctors and nurses here.. Thank you so much :)

Fatimah Carumba

I sincerely want to thank the staff of Aster Hospital for their endless effort in making my visit a memorable experience. I want to thank Dr Caroline for been there for me, her advice really helped as a first time mum. Also, Melita and Steffi and other staff of Aster Nurture, thank you so much for the guides and lectures I received during the Mummy’s circle and Parents connect. Remain blessed.

Stella Charles

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