Dr. Prabash Prabhakaran
Director and Senior Consultant
Neurology
MBBS MD (General Medicine) DM (Neurology) Advanced Training in Vestibular Medicine – Denmark
Overview
Dr. Prabash Prabhakaran is one of Chennai's most accomplished and highly experienced Senior Neurologists, with over 18 years of specialized expertise in stroke medicine, stroke rehabilitation, vestibular medicine, neurological sleep disorders, headache management, and movement disorders. Currently serving as Director & Senior Consultant – Neurology at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, he brings an exceptional combination of clinical depth, academic leadership, and internationally trained expertise to his neurological practice. A holder of DM in Neurology and advanced specialized training in Vestibular Medicine from Denmark, Dr. Prabash is one of the very few neurologists in India with dedicated international expertise in the diagnosis and rehabilitation of vertigo, dizziness, imbalance, and complex balance disorders. He is the Chairperson of the Stroke Section of the prestigious Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN) – a national leadership distinction that reflects his standing as one of India's foremost stroke specialists. His expertise in advanced vestibular testing including VNG, vHIT, and fHIT, combined with his clinical proficiency in stroke prevention, neurological sleep medicine, and Botulinum toxin therapy for complex neurological disorders, makes him one of the most trusted and sought-after neurologists in Chennai. Deeply committed to a patient-centered approach, Dr. Prabash Prabhakarancontinues to strengthen SIMS Hospital's reputation as a centre of excellence for comprehensive and compassionate neurological care in South India.
