Dr. R. Kalpana is a highly accomplished Neurologist with a strong clinical and academic background in managing neurological disorders. She completed her MBBS from Madras Medical College (1991–1995), MD in General Medicine from Stanley Medical College (1998–2001), and DM in Neurology from Stanley Medical College (2011–2014).
She began her career as Unit Chief and Associate Professor of Medicine at IRT Perundurai Medical College, Erode, before joining SRM Medical College as an Assistant Professor of Neurology in 2014. Currently, she serves as Professor of Neurology, providing expertise in patient care, teaching, and research.
- Life Member, Association of Physicians of India (API).
- Life Member, Indian Academy of Neurology (IAN).
- Life Member, Movement Disorder Society of India.
Research & Publications
Dr. Kalpana has contributed to multiple national and international journals, with research focusing on neurology and its intersections with systemic illnesses. Select publications include:
- A Study of the Clinical Spectrum of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) – International Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2018.
- Non-Motor Symptoms of Idiopathic Parkinson’s Disease and their Correlation with Disease Severity – International Journal of Neurology and Neurosurgery, 2018.
- Neuro-Cognitive Profile and Psychiatric Morbidities in Patients with Bronchial Asthma: A Case Control Study – International Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2017.
- Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) in Pregnancy – International Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2017.
