Dr. AVS Neurology Clinic

Dr. A V Srinivasan is among the top neurophysicians in India. 

Various medical bodies and other institutions in India, the USA, and other countries have recognized and awarded him for his excellent medical services, research work, and academic endeavors spanning over 45 years. 

This includes several national and international awards and honours.  

Dr. A. V. Srinivasan holds professional and advanced medical degrees from some of the most reputed medical institutions of our nation. He was awarded the M.B.B.S, M.D. General Medicine and D.M. Neurology from the esteemed Madras Medical College. He also received a Ph.D. in Neurology from the acclaimed Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. Interestingly, the University’s first-ever PhD in Neurology was awarded to Dr. Srinivasan. His academic credentials exemplify his commitment to being a lifelong learner whilst advancing his knowledge to a greater cause. 

• Dr. Srinivasan is most respected and admired for developing a new criterion AVS CUV criterion in the world literature for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. 
• He developed a technique to reduce pain in stroke and Phantom limb conditions by stimulating the large fiber sensations. 
• He also presented the world’s first case of Unconscious Sensory Perception. This speaks volumes of his unquestionable sincerity and dedication to his work. 
• He was awarded the International Lions Award in 2018 at Chennai,  the Seva Bhushan Award by Karnataka Brahmins Association in October 2019, and the Tanker Foundation award 2019 for the services rendered to the society. 
• Dr A.V. Srinivasan was given golden jubilee celebration for his 50 years of educational and academic journey at Madras Medical College during the Indian Academy of Neurology summer school teaching program 2019 at Chennai. He is the first Neuroscientist from Madras Institute of Neurology to get this. 
• Dr. Srinivasan has won over 31 Awards and honors nationally and internationally. 
• The only neurologist in the state till date to present five papers in the American Neurology Association and five papers in the American Academy of Neurology.
  
• Received 10 Lifetime Achievement Awards.

He was the Chief Guest at the 185th Graduate Reception Day (spent 50 Golden years in Madras Medical College as a student, Faculty, and Emeritus Professor).  In 2022, he was the Chief Guest to give the 8th Memorial Lecture at the 117th Founders Day of PS educational Society. In 2022, was the Chief Guest to give a guest-Lecture on Global Health -Department of Biochemistry, DG Vaishnav College, Chennai. 

For 12 Consecutive years, he was the Jury to select the best Post graduate in Neurology for TYSA Award.

• He was also appointed as an Adjunct Professor of IIT Madras which helped to devise a handwriting model for studying Parkinson’s disease. 
• His study on calorific stimulation with Prof. V.S Ramachandran paved the way for understanding Neural connections in stroke and aphasia. 
• He also released nine books on Parkinson’s, Stroke, Epilepsy, Headache, Depression, Head Injury, Autism, Vertigo and Mind and Brain.

Dr. A. V. Srinivasan founded the AVS Brain Charitable Trust in 2010 to serve poor patients suffering from brain disorders irrespective of their caste, creed, and religion. He provides free consultations and serves food every Thursday. Patients are also provided with one month of free medications during these visits. He has completed 610 weeks of uninterrupted service since inception. More than 90,000 underprivileged patients have benefitted to date. 

He received a certificate of appreciation from Sringeri Math for the yeomen service rendered at the Medical and Health camps at Sringeri. His success mantras include A – Positive Attitude, B – Controlled Behavior, C – Impeccable Character, D – Duty, Dignity and Discipline, and E – Empathic Doctor. 

His Big Five core values 1. Love all. 2. Serve all. 3. Work is worship. 4. Help ever and hurt never. 5. Character grows with mental maturity. He believes that the Future of Medicine lies in Scientific Determinism and Humanism.

He is the only neurologist to have authored 40 Books(Tamil 12 and English 28) to provide useful knowledge to patients and caregivers on various topics like Headaches, Depression, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, Stroke, Mind and Brain etc.

Click here to access some of his books.

5 Neurologists obtained Ph.d. in India under the Guideship of Dr A V Srinivasan.

DR. A V SRINIVASAN’S UNIQUE DISTINCTIONS 

‍Dr. A.V. Srinivasan, a Neurologist from Tamil Nadu, achieved several unique distinctions during his career in government service.

For instance, he was the first Neurophysician from Tamilnadu Government Service to receive Fellowships from institutions in the United States, India, and the UK.

He became the First Neurophysician in the state to be awarded a Ph.D. by the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University.

In 2001, he also became the first Indian neurologist to receive the American Indian Neurology Award (AINA) at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology held in Philadelphia, USA.

Moreover, he was the only neurologist that was awarded a travelling fellowship to the USA as a Commonwealth Medical Scholar in the UK in 1994.

His achievements include being the first neurologist from Tamil Nadu to serve as a visiting professor at renowned medical institutions such as the Cleveland Hospital in Ohio and the Hershey Medical Center in Pennsylvania.

He organized a continuing medical education program called NeuroCon 2010 in Chennai, which was accredited by Harvard Medical School, making him the first neurologist in the state to conduct such a program.

Awards & Fellowships 

Awards

– Best Neuro Psychological Paper Award

– 1990 Association of Indian Neurologists in America

– Dean’s Commendation Award – October 2001

– International Medical Excellence Award

– Gold Medal (International Study) circle – New Delhi)

– Marquis WHO is WHO 2008

Fellowship

– American Academy of Neurology 2003

–  Indian Academy of Neurology 2005

– Fellow of the Royal college of Physicians London

– Fellow of the IMA Academy of Medical Specialties

Training

– National Institute for Neurology and Neuro Surgery, Queens Square, London