Dr. Rajarathinam Ayyanar

Dr. Rajarathinam Ayyanar is a Specialist Neurologist at Medcare Dubai with over 25 years of clinical experience across India and the UAE. He trained at Madurai Medical College in India, completing his MBBS, MD in Internal Medicine, and Doctorate in Neurology, then undertook specialist fellowship training in epilepsy, sleep medicine, and neurovascular diagnostics at the National Institute of Neurology and Neurosurgery in London and Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. He previously held an academic position as Assistant Professor of Neurology at Madurai Medical College and has worked as a specialist neurologist at leading hospitals in Dubai.

Dr. Ayyanar treats a broad range of neurological conditions using evidence-based global standards of care. His core interests include headaches, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, movement disorders, stroke, dementia, and nerve disorders affecting the head and limbs. He performs diagnostic tests including EEG (brain electrical activity), EMG (muscle electrical activity), nerve conduction studies, and evoked potentials. He manages conditions such as dizziness and vertigo, nerve compression syndromes (including carpal tunnel syndrome), diabetic nerve damage, stroke with speech or movement difficulties, and memory problems. He also treats children and adolescents with learning difficulties linked to epilepsy or muscle and nerve disorders.

Dr. Ayyanar is passionate about integrating technology into clinical practice and holds certification in machine learning. He is an advisor to the University of Canada Dubai and American University Kuwait, and was recognized in Marquis 'Who's Who' in 2003 for his contributions to neurology. He is well-suited for patients seeking comprehensive neurological care, particularly those with complex epilepsy, stroke recovery, or nerve-related pain.