Dr. Ajitha Augustine
Consultant Neurologist
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Neurology)
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Stroke, headache, epilepsy and spine — one neurosciences team under one roof.
Neurology, neurosurgery, neurodiagnostics and neuro-rehabilitation coordinated on a single campus with 5-bed Neurosurgical ICU.
- NABH-accredited
- 24×7 Emergency
- 300-bed single-room hospital
Why Smita Memorial
Why Smita for brain, spine & nerve care
Neurology and neurosurgery work together at Smita Memorial Hospital — supported by neuroimaging, neurodiagnostics, intensive care and rehabilitation. For stroke, head injury, back pain and chronic neurological disease, the entire pathway stays inside Thodupuzha.
- Dedicated neuro & stroke pathwayRapid triage, imaging and neurology review for suspected stroke.
- 5-bed Neurosurgical ICUPost-op and critical neurological care on the same campus.
- Full neurodiagnostic suiteEEG, EMG, nerve-conduction, evoked potentials and neuroimaging.
- NABH-accredited multispecialityBacked by critical care, cardiology and anaesthesia for complex cases.
Meet the team
Doctors leading your care
Treating consultants shown below. Clinic availability varies — the appointments team confirms the right doctor and slot.
Dr. Prashanth Poulose
Medical Neurology
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Neurology), Post-doctoral fellowship (Neuromuscular disorders)
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Dr. Soumya Ranjan Malla
Interventional Neuroradiology
MBBS, MD (Radiodiagnosis), DM (Neuroimaging & Interventional Neuroradiology)
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Treatments & procedures
Conditions & procedures
- Acute stroke assessment and neurocritical care
- Headache, migraine and chronic daily-headache clinic
- Epilepsy evaluation and medication management
- Parkinson's disease and movement disorders
- Dementia and memory evaluation
- Nerve, muscle and spinal disorders (OPD + diagnostics)
- EEG, EMG, nerve-conduction, evoked potentials
- Brain and spine imaging support (CT/MRI)
- Elective and emergency neurosurgery (as evaluated)
Procedure list is drawn from the hospital's neurology department page. Advanced neurointerventional and cerebrovascular work is referred within the multidisciplinary team when indicated.
Infrastructure
Technology & facilities
- Neurology Lab (EEG, EMG, NCS, evoked potentials)
- CT and MRI diagnostic support
- 5-bed Neurosurgical ICU
- Operating theatres with neurosurgical setup
- On-site physiotherapy and rehabilitation
“Within an hour of reaching the ER, the neurology team had done the scan and started treatment. The quick action made all the difference.”— Stroke patient family, Idukki
Testimonial reflects general patient experience; names withheld for privacy.
Questions
Before your visit
Answers are general and do not replace clinical evaluation.
What are the signs of a stroke I should not ignore?
Remember F-A-S-T: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call the emergency line. Even if symptoms seem to improve, come in — a TIA is a warning sign.
My headache has been going on for weeks — should I see a neurologist?
A new, severe or changing-pattern headache, especially with vomiting, vision change or weakness, needs an evaluation. Book an OPD appointment or call us.
Can epilepsy and seizures be managed here?
Yes. The neurology service runs OPD follow-up for epilepsy, with EEG and medication management.
Is physiotherapy available after a stroke?
Yes. On-site physiotherapy is part of the neuro-rehabilitation pathway when clinically appropriate.
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Talk to the appointments team
Appointments confirmed by hospital team, subject to doctor availability. For emergencies, call 0486 235 0700.