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Centre of Excellence in Neuro Sciences

The Centre of Excellence in Neuro Sciences at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai provides comprehensive treatment for conditions affecting the brain, spine, and nervous system. The centre brings together neurology, neurosurgery, spine surgery, critical care, interventional neurology and rehabilitation under one integrated service, providing specialised care for stroke, epilepsy, brain tumours, movement disorders, neurological emergencies, and complex spine conditions.

With a Comprehensive Stroke Centre, advanced neuroimaging, intraoperative neuromonitoring, neurocritical care, and round the clock neuro emergency services, the centre is equipped to provide timely diagnosis and advanced treatment for both emergency and complex neurological conditions. Its services include medical management, minimally invasive interventions, and complex brain and spine surgery based on each patient's condition.

A multidisciplinary team of neurologists, neurosurgeons, spine surgeons, interventional neurologists, neuro rehabilitation specialists, and critical care physicians works together throughout the patient's care journey, from diagnosis and emergency treatment to surgery, rehabilitation, and recovery. Located at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai in Kottayam, Kerala, the centre provides advanced neurological and neurosurgical care to patients from Palai, Kottayam, and across Central Kerala.

Our Doctors

Dr. Sajeesh S R
Dr. Sajeesh S R

Senior Consultant & Head - Neurology

Dr. Sareesh Kumar M K
Dr. Sareesh Kumar M K

Senior Consultant and Head - Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery

Dr. Arun George Tharayanil
Dr. Arun George Tharayanil

Senior Consultant - Neurology

Dr. R. Rajeev
Dr. R. Rajeev

Senior Consultant - Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery

Dr. Josy J Vallippalam
Dr. Josy J Vallippalam

Senior Consultant- Neurology

Dr. Jospaul Lukas
Dr. Jospaul Lukas

Senior Consultant - Interventional Radiologist

Dr. Allen James
Dr. Allen James

Consultant - Neurology

Dr Ajay M Jose
Dr Ajay M Jose

Associate Consultant – Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery

Doctors vector

Our Specialities

The Department of NeuroSciences provides comprehensive neurological care, combining advanced diagnostics, medical and surgical expertise for complex disorders of the brain, spine, and nervous system.

Our Clinical Expertise

Comprehensive, evidence-based care pathways delivering advanced medical, interventional and surgical treatment across the full spectrum of neurological and neurosurgical conditions.

Stroke and Cerebrovascular Care

  • Acute Stroke Care including Thrombolysis and Thrombectomy
  • Stroke and Vascular Intervention
  • Aneurysm Coiling
  • Aneurysm Clipping
  • AVM Resection and Cavernoma Removal
  • Carotid Endarterectomy
  • Bypass Surgery for Moya Moya Disease
  • Interventional Neuroradiology
  • Transcranial Doppler Evaluation
  • Microneurosurgery and Vascular Neurosurgical Techniques
  • Neurocritical Care
  • Neuro Rehabilitation

Brain Tumour and Skull Base Surgery

  • Glioma Surgery
  • Meningioma and Pituitary Adenoma Surgery
  • Awake Craniotomy
  • Skull Base Surgery for Tumours and Vascular Lesions
  • Craniopharyngioma Surgery
  • Endoscopic and Microsurgical Approaches
  • Biopsy and Craniotomy for Brain Tumours
  • CSF Leak Repair
  • Brain Trauma Surgery for Extradural and Subdural Hematomas and Contusions
  • Hydrocephalus Management with Shunt Surgery and Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
  • Paediatric Brain Tumours and Congenital Malformations
  • Image Guided and Minimally Invasive Techniques
  • Neurocritical Care and Postoperative Neurosurgical Care

Spine Care and Keyhole Spine Surgery

  • Disc Diseases of the Spine, Disc Prolapse and Stenosis
  • Keyhole and Endoscopic Spine Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Spine Stabilisation
  • Spinal Decompression, Discectomy and Foraminotomy
  • Disc Replacement
  • Spinal Stabilisation and Fusion
  • Craniovertebral Junction Pathologies
  • Spinal Oncology and Tumour Resection
  • Spine Trauma Surgery with Fracture and Dislocation Fixation
  • Spinal Dysraphism, Tethered Cord and Split Cord
  • Myelomeningocele
  • Neuro Rehabilitation

Epilepsy Care and Surgery

  • Epilepsy Diagnosis and Management
  • Loss of Consciousness, Epilepsy and Mimickers
  • Lobectomy and Hippocampectomy
  • Lesionectomy
  • Corpus Callosotomy
  • Hemispherotomy

Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Care

  • Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism
  • Tremors and Functional Movement Disorders
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
  • Botulinum Toxin Injection for Cervical Dystonia and Blepharospasm
  • Botulinum Toxin for Hemifacial Spasm and Spastic Cerebral Palsy
  • Neuro Rehabilitation

Dementia and Memory Disorders

  • Dementia and Memory Disorders
  • Dementia and Cognitive Disorders
  • Neuro Rehabilitation

Headache, Vertigo and Craniofacial Pain

  • Chronic Headache and Migraine
  • Headache and Craniofacial Pain Syndromes
  • Headache and Other Pain Syndromes
  • Botox and Greater Occipital Nerve Block for Chronic Headache
  • Microvascular Decompression for Trigeminal and Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia
  • Vertigo, Falls and Balance Disorders
  • Vestibular Dysfunction
  • Insomnia

Neuromuscular, Autoimmune and Infectious Disorders

  • Multiple Sclerosis and Neuroimmunology
  • Autoimmune Neurological Disorders
  • Demyelinating Disorders
  • Demyelinating Peripheral Nervous System Diseases like Guillain-Barré Syndrome
  • Neuromuscular Disorders
  • Myasthenia Gravis
  • Neuropathies
  • Neurological Disease Caused by Immune Deficiency
  • Meningitis and Encephalitis
  • Infections of the Nervous System
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery including Carpal Tunnel and Ulnar Nerve Release

Academics

The Centre of Excellence in Neuro Sciences at Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai is an accredited training centre of the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS).

DrNB Neurology

A three-year post-doctoral programme that trains physicians to become specialist neurologists, with in depth clinical experience across stroke care, epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular and neuroimmune disease, and neuro diagnostics.
Eligibility: MD / DNB with NEET
Duration: 3 years
Number of Seats: 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Mar Sleeva Medicity Palai is among the most comprehensive neuro centres in Kottayam and Central Kerala, bringing neurology, neurosurgery and spine surgery, and interventional neurology together under one roof.
Yes. The neurosurgery and spine team performs brain tumour, neurovascular, spine, trauma, and paediatric neurosurgery, supported by intraoperative neuromonitoring and round the clock emergency cover.
The full range, from stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's, and dementia to brain tumours, spine disease, aneurysms, and complex neurosurgical conditions in adults and children.
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