KIMSHEALTH provides cutting-edge neurological services through modern therapies and clinical trials designed by top specialists. Each year, our neurologists assist many adults and children, even those dealing with uncommon, severe, or complicated illnesses.

The Neurology Department at KIMSHEALTH ranks among the largest and most thorough in the world. Specialists here identify and manage a wide range of nervous system issues. These include conditions like epilepsy, autoimmune neurology, aneurysms, movement disorders, dementia, strokes, brain and spinal cord tumours, multiple sclerosis, headaches, neuromuscular diseases, peripheral nerve problems, speech challenges, and neurological issues in young patients. Neurologists at KIMSHEALTH collaborate with radiologists who rely on cutting-edge imaging tools such as 3T, MRI, PET scans, magnetic resonance elastography, and molecular diagnostics.

At KIMSHEALTH, the Neurology Department focuses on providing well-rounded and team-based neurological care. The team uses advanced methods to treat and rehabilitate both chronic and acute strokes. This ensures patients get immediate care along with tailored recovery plans. The hospital’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Program excels in diagnosing epilepsy, managing it with medication, and offering surgery choices for tough-to-treat cases. Specialists here also handle critical and urgent neurology issues, like emergencies and in-depth neuro-monitoring. They pay special attention to neuroimmunological disorders, too, treating multiple sclerosis, autoimmune encephalitis, and similar immune-related diseases.

With top-notch diagnostics, specialised care units, and a mix of medical expertise, KIMSHEALTH has become a trusted name in neurological treatments. Neurologists at KIMSHEALTH collaborate with specialists from various fields to give patients thorough and focused care. Your care team includes surgeons for brain and nervous system issues, experts in brain imaging, tumour specialists, mental health doctors, sleep disorder therapists, molecular diagnostics experts, specialists for speech and eye conditions, pain therapists, and doctors in areas like rehabilitation, cardiology, or other related medical and surgical fields.

KIMSHEALTH Expertise in Treatments

a. Stroke Treatment and Vascular Neurology

• Management of acute strokes through IV/IA thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy
• Secondary stroke prevention using endarterectomy
• Stenting of carotid arteries
• A full rehabilitation program for recovery from strokes

b. Epilepsy and Disorders with Seizures

• Programs for epilepsy and refractory epilepsy
• Clinic specialising in pediatric epilepsy
• EEG tests (traditional portable, video-based)
• Electrophysiology studies (Nerve Conduction Study, EMG, VEP, BAER, RNS in both standard and portable forms)

c. Disorders of Neuromuscular and Movement Functions

• Botox or Botulinum shots as treatment
• Treatment focuses on Parkinson’s disease
• Conditions linked to neuromuscular issues
• Problems with peripheral nerves

d. Neuroimmunology and Diseases Involving Demyelination Treating multiple sclerosis

• Disorders of neuroimmunology
• Diseases causing demyelination (like ADEM, GBS, NMOSD)
• Use of plasmapheresis

e. Conditions Linked to Neurodegeneration and Cognition Treating dementia

• Diseases related to neurodegeneration
• Study of neuropsychology

f. Infections and Neurological Issues in Tropical Regions

• Neurological infections
• Neurological conditions in tropical areas

g. Paediatric Neurological Issues and Developmental Challenges

• Neurology in children
• Disorders in neurogenetics and neurometabolism
• Conditions like cerebral palsy and autism

h. Headache and Balance Problems

• Managing headaches
• Diagnosing and treating vertigo

i. Sleep Medicine

• Disorders related to sleep
• Studying sleep in a specialised lab

j. Critical and Acute Neurological Care

• Neurology focused on critical and acute care

k. Research and Specialised Services

• The study of neuroepidemiology

Facilities and Equipment Included

Our department provides the following services:

• A thorough Stroke Unit and a Neuro ICU
• Equipped EEG lab with three EEG machines
• Portable EEG machines
• Video EEG recordings for both short and long durations
• Advanced Electrophysiology lab
• Two functional Sleep Labs
• Neuroimmunology laboratory services
• Plasmapheresis treatment

KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum Neurosurgery Department provides cutting-edge procedures to save lives and address complex brain, spine, and nervous system issues in both adults and children.

Thinking about surgery on your brain, spine or nerves can be tough to handle. At KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum our neurosurgery team understands these feelings and brings expertise in both surgical and non-surgical treatments. This group of trusted experts will listen to your concerns, review treatment choices, and guide you in deciding what comes next. Surgery might be one option, or it might not be. Either way, you can trust you’ll receive care you can depend on.

Why Choose the Neurosurgery Department at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum?

• Experienced team working together: Our team works closely with your other doctors to ensure your treatment stays safe and works best for you. If surgery becomes necessary, we follow up during your recovery and check that any aftercare, like physical or occupational therapy, supports you in living your best life.

• Less invasive treatments: Not all neurosurgeries are big or complex procedures. The neurosurgery team at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum uses advanced tools and knowledge to perform . These approaches allow faster recovery and a quicker return to normal life.

Treatments and Procedures

The KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum Department of Neurosurgery offers treatments and procedures with some of the highest success rates.

a. Vascular Neurosurgery

• Performing Aneurysm Clipping & Coiling to treat ruptured aneurysms
• Managing AVM or Arteriovenous Malformations
• Microvascular decompression to address trigeminal neuralgia
• Carrying out cerebrospinal vascular surgeries

b. Brain Tumour Surgery

• Awake Craniotomy which involves patients during surgery
• Surgery to remove Meningiomas
• Surgical treatment of Gliomas
• Surgeons treat Acoustic Neuromas with the help of surgery

c. Spine Surgery

• Procedures for Disc issues
• Techniques to stabilise the Spine
• Operations to remove Spinal Tumours
• Spine surgeries using endoscopy
• Surgeries designed to minimise invasiveness

d. Trauma & Stroke Neurosurgery

• Consultants ready around the clock
• Stroke-related surgical procedures
• Removing hematomas
• Operations to treat cerebellar infarcts
• Decompressive craniotomy procedures
• Burr hole techniques to treat chronic subdural hematomas
• Skull reconstructions using computer guidance

e. Minimally Invasive & Endoscopic Neurosurgery

• Small incision surgeries for the brain and spine
• Endoscopy-based skull base surgeries
• Neurosurgical procedures done with endoscopy

f. Functional Neurosurgery

• Surgeries aimed at epilepsy treatment

Facilities and Equipment at KIMSHEALTH, Trivandrum

• Neurosurgery services run 24 hours with consultants ready to handle any emergency.
• Neurosurgical ICU equipped with 6 ventilators and a team of 20 skilled neuro-specialised nurses.
• Neuro-rehabilitation.
• CT and 3T MRI services available at all times.
• PET scanning facilities.
• Neurosurgical operation theatre with tools like microscope, endoscope and C Arm.
• Sub-speciality support available around the clock.

Interventional Neuroradiology, also called Endovascular Neurointerventions, Interventional Neurology, or Interventional Neurosurgery, is a specialised branch of Radiology. It uses imaging to guide invasive procedures to treat or diagnose problems in the brain, spinal cord, and areas around the head and neck. The approach is similar to what cardiologists do when they perform treatments like angioplasty or place stents in the heart. This involves inserting advanced thin catheters or wires into blood vessels, either through the groin or hand, and leading them to the problem area in the affected vessels.

Benefits of Interventional Neuroradiology

• The department aims to provide top invasive care and imaging to diagnose and treat problems related to the brain, head and neck, spine, and spinal cord.
• The endovascular method causes less damage to healthy brain tissue.
• It allows for fewer risks, leads to better recovery, and reduces hospital stays.
• Doctors can treat tough conditions that were once untreatable by reaching deep or inaccessible areas without open surgery.
• Some stroke patients can still get help even if they arrive at the hospital late, depending on the situation.
• We bring a lot of experience to treating intracranial aneurysms and AVMs through endovascular procedures and embolisation. We also handle and treat conditions like acute strokes, carotid stenoses, intracranial atherosclerosis, aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhages, surface-level vascular and venous malformations, as well as spinal AVMs and AVFs.

KIMSHEALTH – Treatments & Procedures Available

The Neuro Interventional Radiology Department at KIMSHEALTH provides a broad range of advanced, image-guided treatments and diagnostic options. Our team of expert specialists handles neurovascular, spinal, cancer-related, peripheral, and organ-specific procedures.

a. Neuro-Interventional Treatments (Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Stroke)

• Coiling of Aneurysms (Standard, Balloon-assisted, or Stent-assisted)
• Placement of Flow Diverter for Complex Aneurysms
• Embolisation of AVMs using Onyx, Squid, Menox, or Phil
• Embolisation of DAVF or Carotidcavernous Fistulas
• Spinal procedures for AVMs, Dural AVFs, or Perimedullary Fistulas
• Treatment for Vein of Galen Malformations (VOGM)
• Paediatric AVF and other Neuro Intervention
• Care for Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
• Fixing CSF Leaks or CSF Venous Fistulas
• Managing Venous Diverticulitis
• Embolisation to treat Chronic Subdural Hematoma
• Preoperative Embolisation of Brain Tumours like Meningiomas

b. Managing Ischemic Stroke and Thrombectomy Techniques

• Performing Mechanical Thrombectomy during Acute Strokes
• Treating with Intracranial Stents for both Acute and Chronic Conditions
• Performing Carotid PTA and Stenting procedures
• Stenting in the Vertebral Arteries

c. Diagnostics in Neurology

• Conducting 4-Vessel Cerebral Angiograms
• Using Carotid and Spinal Angiography for imaging
• Performing Diagnostic Angiographic Procedures

d. Interventions for Head and Neck Problems

• Preoperative Embolisation (Juvenile Angiofibroma, Intracranial Tumours)
• Embolisation of Facial AVMs
• Embolisation to manage Epistaxis
• Stellate Ganglion Blocks
• Radiofrequency Ablation to address Trigeminal Neuralgia

Infrastructure and Tools – Neuro Interventional Radiology at KIMSHEALTH

KIMSHEALTH’s Neuro Interventional Radiology Unit provides advanced tools and state-of-the-art facilities. Main features include:

• Advanced Biplane Neuro Cath Lab
• This suite focuses on neuro-interventions and uses detailed real-time imaging to ensure safe and accurate endovascular procedures.
• Paediatric and Adult Neurointervention Suite
• This space handles neurovascular issues for both children and adults addressing both inherited and developed conditions.
• State-of-the-art Imaging Technologies
• The lab uses advanced tools like CT, MRI, and Digital Subtraction Angiography to help diagnose problems and plan procedures.
• Next-generation Sequencing (NGS) Report Integration
• By adding genetic data for inherited or syndromic vascular issues, this feature supports better neurovascular planning.

KIMSHEALTH is recognised as one of the best hospitals in Kerala and India for advanced epilepsy diagnosis, seizure management and comprehensive neurological care. The Advanced Comprehensive Epilepsy Centre at KIMSHEALTH provides world-class evaluation, treatment and long-term management for children and adults living with epilepsy and seizure disorders.

Our multidisciplinary epilepsy team includes highly experienced neurologists, epileptologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, neuropsychologists, intensivists, rehabilitation specialists and advanced neurodiagnostic experts working together to deliver personalised care using the latest international treatment protocols.

The centre offers advanced epilepsy diagnostics including Video EEG Monitoring, Long-term EEG, High-resolution MRI Brain, Functional MRI (fMRI), PET Scan, SPECT Imaging, Neuropsychological Assessment, Intraoperative Monitoring and Epilepsy Surgery Evaluation. KIMSHEALTH is also among the leading hospitals in South India for medically refractory epilepsy surgery and complex seizure disorder management.

Best Hospital for Epilepsy Treatment in Kerala, India

Patients from across Kerala, Tamil Nadu, GCC countries, Africa, Europe and other international destinations choose KIMSHEALTH for expert epilepsy treatment, advanced technology, accurate diagnosis, compassionate care and affordable treatment packages.

Overview

Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterised by recurrent seizures caused by abnormal electrical activity in the brain. Seizures can vary from brief episodes of staring or muscle jerking to prolonged convulsions and loss of consciousness. Epilepsy can affect people of all age groups including infants, children, adults and the elderly.

Many patients can achieve excellent seizure control with proper diagnosis and medication, while some may require advanced interventions such as epilepsy surgery, neuromodulation therapy or specialised long-term monitoring. Early diagnosis and expert treatment are essential to reduce complications and improve quality of life.

At KIMSHEALTH, our Advanced Comprehensive Epilepsy Centre provides integrated care for all types of epilepsy and seizure disorders using evidence-based neurological care and state-of-the-art neuroimaging technology.

Symptoms of Epilepsy

Symptoms of epilepsy may vary depending on the type of seizure and the area of the brain affected. Common symptoms include:

• Recurrent seizures or fits
• Sudden loss of consciousness
• Uncontrolled jerking movements of arms and legs
• Temporary confusion or disorientation
• Staring spells
• Sudden muscle stiffness or collapse
• Loss of awareness or responsiveness
• Tingling sensations or unusual sensory experiences
• Sudden emotional changes or fear
• Memory lapses after seizure episodes
• Difficulty speaking during episodes
• Sudden falls without warning

Patients experiencing recurrent seizures or unexplained blackouts should seek immediate neurological evaluation.

Advanced Epilepsy Treatments at KIMSHEALTH

The Advanced Comprehensive Epilepsy Centre at KIMSHEALTH offers comprehensive and advanced epilepsy treatment options including:

Advanced Diagnostic Services

• Video EEG Monitoring
• Long-term EEG Monitoring
• High-resolution MRI Brain for Epilepsy
• Functional MRI (fMRI) Brain Mapping
• PET CT and SPECT Imaging
• Neuropsychological Evaluation
• Invasive EEG Monitoring
• Pre-surgical Epilepsy Evaluation

Medical Management

• Anti-epileptic medication therapy
• Drug-resistant epilepsy management
• Paediatric epilepsy care
• Emergency seizure care
• Lifestyle and dietary counselling
• Ketogenic diet therapy

Advanced Surgical Treatments

• Epilepsy Surgery
• Lesionectomy
• Temporal Lobectomy
• Corpus Callosotomy
• Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
• Responsive Neurostimulation
• Functional Neurosurgery

Rehabilitation & Long-Term Care

• Cognitive rehabilitation
• Psychological counselling
• Speech and occupational therapy
• Long-term seizure follow-up programmes

Why Choose KIMSHEALTH for Epilepsy Treatment?

One of the Best Epilepsy Hospitals in Kerala and India

KIMSHEALTH is recognised for excellence in neurosciences, advanced neurology and complex epilepsy care.

Comprehensive Epilepsy Centre

Dedicated epilepsy specialists, advanced diagnostics and specialised epilepsy surgery programmes under one roof.

Expert Neurologists and Neurosurgeons

Highly experienced epilepsy specialists providing personalised and evidence-based treatment plans.

Advanced Neurodiagnostic Technology

State-of-the-art Video EEG, Functional MRI, PET CT, SPECT and intraoperative monitoring facilities.

Advanced Epilepsy Surgery Programme

Comprehensive evaluation and surgical management for medically refractory epilepsy.

International Standards of Care

Global treatment protocols, NABH-accredited infrastructure and multidisciplinary patient-focused care.

Comprehensive Paediatric and Adult Epilepsy Care

Specialised care for infants, children, adolescents and adults with seizure disorders.

Affordable Advanced Treatment

World-class epilepsy treatment at affordable costs compared to many international centres.

Best Hospital for Epilepsy Treatment in Kerala

KIMSHEALTH is considered among the best hospitals in Kerala and South India for epilepsy treatment, seizure disorder management and advanced neurological care. The hospital is equipped with cutting-edge neurodiagnostic technology and supported by highly experienced specialists in neurology, neurosurgery and epilepsy care.

Patients from across Kerala and Tamil Nadu travel to KIMSHEALTH for advanced epilepsy evaluation, second opinions, complex seizure management and epilepsy surgery. International patients from GCC countries, Africa, Europe, the UK, USA and Australia also choose KIMSHEALTH for high-quality neurological care delivered at international standards.

We treat patients from across Kerala including Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kochi, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur, Kasaragod, Chengannur, Mavelikkara, Adoor, Punalur, Karunagappally, Kayamkulam, Haripad, Cherthala, Changanassery, Pala, Ettumanoor, Thodupuzha, Kattappana, Munnar, Perumbavoor, Angamaly, Aluva, Guruvayur, Kunnamkulam, Manjeri, Tirur, Koyilandy, Vadakara, Thalassery and other major towns and rural regions across the state.

KIMSHEALTH is also a preferred destination for patients from Southern Tamil Nadu including Nagercoil, Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli, Tenkasi, Thoothukudi, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Sivakasi, Ramanathapuram, Dindigul, Coimbatore, Pollachi, Tiruppur, Salem, Erode, Chennai and surrounding regions seeking advanced epilepsy treatment, seizure disorder management, paediatric epilepsy care, epilepsy surgery and comprehensive neurosciences services.

We also treat international patients from GCC countries, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Africa, Maldives, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, Canada, Australia, Spain and Europe who travel to KIMSHEALTH for advanced epilepsy treatment, expert neurological care and affordable world-class healthcare services in India.

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, often called physiatry, focuses on helping people regain abilities lost because of illness, injury, or a medical condition.

Physiatry takes a complete approach to recovery by combining different types of care to restore the overall well-being of patients. It looks after their physical health, emotional state, medical issues, work potential, and social life. A physician trained in this area is known as a physiatrist. Rehabilitation helps people regain their highest ability to function, live, and enjoy a good quality of life. It does not fix or undo the harm caused by illness or injury. Instead, it focuses on returning the person to their best possible health, abilities, and overall well-being. To rehabilitate means to make capable.

Rehabilitation medicine focuses on meeting the unique needs of each individual. This means every program is tailored to the person. Common parts of rehab programs often include:

• Addressing the main illness and stopping complications
• Working on disabilities to improve abilities
• Offering tools that make tasks easier and changing living spaces
• Guiding patients and their families to adjust to new life changes

Rehab works well when multiple factors come together, such as:

• How severe or advanced the disease, disorder, or injury is
• The kind and level of impairments or disabilities it causes
• How healthy the patient is overall
• Support offered by the family

What Sets Our Department Apart

The department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at KIMSHEALTH stands out in this region for several reasons, including:

• Wide-ranging Multidisciplinary Support: A dedicated team of trained physiatrists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, rehab nurses, clinical psychologists, as well as prosthetists and orthotists, work together to offer complete and seamless care to treat patients.
• Focused Neurorehabilitation Services: Special programs aim to address complex neurological conditions through tailored approaches. Rehabilitation programs focus on helping people recover and reintegrate after issues like stroke, spinal injuries, brain trauma, or progressive nerve problems. The goal is to support functional improvement.
• Advanced Interventional Rehabilitation Services: This department has cutting-edge tools to perform ultrasound-guided treatments. It handles joint and tissue injections, nerve blocks, and Botox therapy to relieve pain and control spasticity. With modern equipment in use, safety and quality remain priorities when delivering these treatments.
• Personalised Assistive Technology and Mobility Solutions: Experts offer tailored orthotics, prosthetics, and a variety of adaptive devices to improve mobility and independence. Including customised wheelchair and seating setups to boost movement and promote independence.
• Personalised Therapy Plans with Practical Goals: Rehabilitation plans focused on daily life activities, work-related abilities, and overall quality of life.
• Rehabilitation Centered Around Families: The team holds regular meetings with families and caregivers to set mutual goals, teach necessary skills, and help patients adjust to life at home or in their communities.
• Recreational Therapy and Support for Mental Health: Therapy includes group activities, recreation-based sessions, and social events to enhance emotional health, drive, and involvement in recovery.
• Focus on Academics and Research: Active participation in research, training programs for faculty clinical education, CME programs, and creating evidence-based protocols. • Acute Neuro Rehabilitation Workshops: State-level conferences. • Hosted multiple camps and providing prosthetics.
• Helping Patients Reintegrate into Communities: Focus on planning post-discharge care, training caregivers, offering vocational advice, and ensuring follow-up for steady improvement.

Treatments and Procedures Available

• Rehabilitation after stroke
• Recovery programs for traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Rehabilitation for spinal cord injuries
• Acute and critical care recovery
• Support for Parkinson’s disease or other degenerative neurological conditions
• Therapy for patients with multiple sclerosis
• Treatment for Musculoskeletal Pain and Rehabilitation
• Managing Pain with Interventional Techniques
• Using methods like ultrasound-guided infiltrations, nerve blocks, prolotherapy, Botox, and hyaluronidase injections.
• Paediatric Rehabilitation
• Cardiopulmonary Recovery Programs
• Support and Therapy for amputees
• Services involving Orthotics and Assistive Technologies
• Pelvic Floor Therapy and incontinence Care
• Therapy targeting Rheumatological Disorders
• Programs to train and assist with Vocational Development
• Rehabilitation designed for elderly Patients
• Rehabilitation aimed at Cancer Recovery

Available Facilities and Tools

Several advanced tools and facilities are offered by the department.

• Units focused on Rehabilitation and Physiotherapy
• Use of Physical Modalities
• Ultrasound treatment, Shockwave therapy, LASER technology, and Neuro Muscular Electrical Stimulation are some examples of available therapies.

Other advanced tools and equipment include:

• Functional Electrical Stimulation (FES)
• Shoes with laser features
• Trainers for robotic gait rehabilitation
• Robotic devices for hand therapy
• Virtual reality systems for multi-limb movement training
• Rehabilitation systems using games for arm movement
• Trainers designed for leg and arm exercises
• Lifting and transferring devices
• Walkers and treadmills with body weight support
• Custom-seating wheelchairs
• Simulated spaces to practice daily activities
• Facilities for speech and swallowing therapy, including FES for swallowing
• Cognitive training setups
• Biofeedback systems for pelvic muscle therapy
• Peripheral Magnetic Stimulation tools
• KIMSHEALTH Limb Centre - Prosthetics and Orthotics Unit