DOSSIER - Prof. A.V. SRINIVASAN

(PATIENT CARE , TEACHING AND RESEARCH)

Former President of Indian Academy of Neurology-2017

Emeritus Professor

The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Former Head and Professor of Neurology

Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College

50 GOLDEN YEARS AT MADRAS MEDICAL COLLEGE

MD, DM, Ph.D., DSc (Hon), F.R.C.P (Lon),

F.A.A.N, F.I.A.N.

RESIDENCE:

NEW # 22/2, OLD #19/2, MURRAY’S GATE ROAD, ALWARPET, CHENNAI-600018

EMAIL: AVSEKHAR1950@GMAIL.COM

PHONE RES-044-24315992

PHONE CLINIC-044-24616943

MOBILE - 8610871904

AVS CLINIC:

NEW #20, OLD #60 2^ND MAIN ROAD, R.A. PURAM, CHENNAI-600028

1.Personal Particulars

Name : Dr. Emeritus Professor A. V. SRINIVASAN

Age and Date of Birth : 72 years and six months,

07 November 1950

Permanent address : Old No.19/2, New No.22/2,

Murrays Gate Road, Alwarpet,

Chennai - 600 018

Tamil Nadu, India.

Tel: Mobile: + 91 99400 66963

Res: + 91 44 2431 5992

Clinic: + 91 44 2461 6943

Fax : + 91 44 2499 3624

Email : avsekhar1950@gmail.com

Nationality : Indian

Married / Single : Married

Wife’s Name : Dr. (Mrs.) V. Rajalakshmi

M.D. (Pathology); Diploma in Clinical Pathology

(Former) Director and Professor of Pathology, Madras Medical College, Chennai

Professor and Head of the Dept of Pathology, Panimalar Medical College Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai

Details of work done/ Accomplishments

Dr. A. V. Srinivasan holds professional as well as 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. Consequently, he is also a recipient of doctorate degree Ph.D. from the acclaimed Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University. Interestingly, the Universities 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 makes Dr. Srinivasan’s reputation speak volumes for his unquestionable sincerity and dedication to his work. He was awarded the International Lions Award in 2018 at Chennai, 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 more than 31 Awards and honors nationally and internationally.

1). He was the Chief Guest at the 185th Graduate Reception Day (Spent 50 Golden years in Madras Medical College as a student, Faculty and as Emeritus Professor) 2). In 2022, was the Chief Guest to give the 8th Memorial Lecture at 117th Founders Day of PS educational Society. 3.) In 2022, was the Chief Guest to give a guest-Lecture on Global Health -Department of Biochemistry, DG Vaishnav College, Chennai. 4) In 2021, he was the Jury for 12 years - TYSA Award – For the best DM Post graduate in the country.

He has been doing lot of Free services. For 506 weeks (every Thursday) under his AVS Brain charitable trust, he has been providing absolutely free consultation, free medicines and free food for all his patients. He has received Lifetime Achievements Award from A.C.S. Medical college in recognition of his compassionate and dedicated services to the community and the field of neurology in India

Area/field/sector/domain of work done

Clinical Neurology

Number of years working in the field

Impact/ Outcome/ Contribution of the work done

Science Developed a new criterion AVS CUV criterion in the world literature for Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome. Developed a technique to reduce pain in stroke and phantom limbs. Presented the world’s first case of unconscious sensory perception along with Prof. Dr. V. S. Ramachandran, the first Padma Bhushan awardee from India in Neurosciences. As President of Indian Academy of Neurology, he signed an MOU with AINA in transfer of Technology, Research and manpower training in various neurological disorders between USA and India in 2017, during the silver Jubilee celebration of Indian Academy of Neurology. He edited a book on all the Presidents of Indian Academy of Neurology titled Jewels in The Crown of Indian Academy of Neurology 2017.

He was also appointed as Adjunct Professor of IIT Madras which helped to devise a handwriting model for studying Parkinson disease. His study on calorific stimulation with Prof. V.S Ramachandran paved 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.

Other information

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 does free consultation and serves food on every Thursday. Patients are also provided with one month of Free medications during these visits. He has completed 506 weeks of uninterrupted service since inception. More than 60,000 poor patients have so far been benefitted. This trust also conducts patient education programs in various neurological disorders and has published 10 books in Tamil for the care givers to create awareness and serve the distressed diseased.

Received 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, 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.

DR. A.V. SRINIVASAN'S UNIQUE DISTINCTIONS IN

GOVERNMENT SERVICE

1.First Neuro physician from Tamil N?du Govt Service to be Awarded Fellowship in USA, India and in UK.

2.First Neuro physician of the State in Service to be awarded the Ph.D. by the TAMILNADU Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

3. The first Indian Neurologist to receive American Indian Neurology award (AINA) in 2001, during the annual meeting of the American Academy Neurology at Philadelphia USA-2001

4. Neurologist till date, to be awarded traveling Fellowship to go to USA as a commonwealth medical scholar in UK-1994

5. First neurologist of the state of Tamil Nadu to have been a visiting professor at Cleveland Hospital, Ohio and Hershe Medical Center, Pennsylvania-USA

6 First neurologist in the state to conduct a continuing medical education program under Harvard Medical School accreditation to conduct NeuroCon 2010 in Chennai. (Controversies in Neurology).

7. The only neurologist in the state so far to present five papers in the American Neurology

Association and five papers in the American Academy of Neurology.

8.First neurologist to write Ten books in Tamil towards public awareness on Parkinson's disease, Dementia, Stroke, Headache, Epilepsy, Autism. Head Injuries, Vertigo, Depression and Mind & Brain

9. The First neurologist in the state of Tamil Nadu as a coordinator, published 12 books in Neurology, honoring 12 former professors of Institute of Neurology, during the Golden Jubilee year of the Institute of neurology, Madras Medical College in 2000

10. While accepting the "lifetime Achievement Award" awarded to him by his students, for his 25 years in Neurology in the Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College, a textbook of "Practice Pearls in Neurology" written by him, was given to all Neurologists and Physicians in the Madras Medical College in 2008

11.He has been conducting Free Neurology Service every Thursday in his Clinic more than 500 weeks including free consultation, food and medicines

12. He has Built a temple in is native place (Sunnampathy - Dharmapuri District) along with his family members for Ganapathy, Narayanan, Padmavathy, Shiva, Parvathy, Muthumariyamman and Shiridi Sai and Sathya Sai Baba in 2021

Awards Section:

Name of the Award	Year	Field	Type of Award	Awarding Institution
Independence Day Flag Hoisting	2022	Independence Day Celebration	Chief guest	Srinivasa Puram Residence welfare association
Independence Day Flag Hoisting	2022	Independence Day celebration	Chief guest	Thiruvanmiyur Beach Walkers Association
Certificate of recognition	2022	Neurology	key note speaker	Conference series UK
Compassionate and dedicated services Award in neurology	2022	Neurology	Life Time Achievement Award	A.C.S. Medical college
Chief guest	2022	Education and excellence	117^th educational society 8^th memorial lecture	P S educational society
Chief guest	2022	neurology	World health day Resource person	D G Vaishnav college
International health care 2022	2022	neurology	Health care excellence (neurology) 2022	Time cyber media
Certification for recognition	2022	Neurology	Keynote presentation award	36^th European neurology congress
Chief Guest- Graduates Reception Day	2021	Neurology	State	Madras Medical College
Lifetime Achievement Award	2020	Neurology	International	VDGOOD Technology Factory
Fusion of Great Minds	2020	Neuroscience	National	Prime Point Foundation

2. Workplace Particulars

Present Designation : Emeritus Professor

The Tamilnadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University

Date of Joining Workplace : 10.11.1982, Tamil Nadu Medical Service

Visiting Professor : Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Hershe Medical Center, USA

Delaware State University – Oscar Lecture series

3. Awards and 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.