Professional Summary
Dr. Rukmini Mridula Kandadai is a highly accomplished Consultant Neurologist with over 26 years of experience, currently practicing at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad. She holds the prestigious designation of Senior Consultant Neurologist and Clinical Director of the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Research Centre (PDMDRC), reflecting her deep commitment to advancing the understanding and treatment of complex neurological conditions. Dr. Mridula's career is distinguished by her extensive expertise in movement disorders, with particular focus on Parkinson's disease, Parkinson-plus syndromes, dystonia, tremor disorders, and dementia. She has been an integral part of the deep brain stimulation (DBS) group with Prof. Rupam at Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), contributing to over 1,000 DBS surgeries — encompassing planning, microelectrode recording, on-table stimulation, and post-DBS programming. Her breadth of clinical and research experience makes her a trusted specialist for patients seeking world-class neurological care.
Specializations
Procedures & Expertise
Education & Qualifications
- D.M. (Neurology) — Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (2005–2008)
- DNB (General Medicine) — Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad (2001–2004)
- MBBS — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, Karnataka (1994–1999)
- DNB (Neurology)
Hospital Affiliations
- Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad
- Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Punjagutta, Hyderabad (former)
- City Neuro Centre, Hyderabad (former)
Awards & Recognition
- Best Outgoing Lady Medical Graduate (Late Mrs. Muktaben D. Chandrana Prize), Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (1998–99)
- Gold Medal in Pathology, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (1997)
Professional Memberships
- Andhra Pradesh Neuroscientists Association
- Indian Academy of Neurology
- International Association of Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders — Newsletter Committee Member (2019–2021, 2021–2023)
- International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society — Membership Committee Member (2021–2023); MDS–Asian Oceania Section–Underserved Committee Member (since 2023)
- Movement Disorders Society of India — Founder Member & EC Member (2015–2018, 2020–2023)
- Parkinson's Research Alliance of India — Founding Member & Treasurer
- Parkinson's Society Hyderabad — Founding Member & Treasurer
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