Dr Neelakantan V

Dr. Neelakantan V joined our institution on 2nd February 2022 as Associate Professor in the Department of General Medicine. With over three decades of experience in internal medicine and medical teaching, he brings a wealth of knowledge, clinical expertise, and academic leadership to the department.

He completed his MBBS from Government Stanley Medical College, under Madras University, in 1982, and received his MD in General Medicine from Government Medical College, Coimbatore, affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, in 2000. He is registered with the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.

Dr. Neelakantan began his postgraduate academic career as Registrar in General Medicine at Coimbatore Medical College, where he served for nearly five years. He then went on to serve as Assistant Professor at the same institution for over nine years, contributing significantly to both undergraduate and postgraduate training.

Later, he joined Karuna Medical College as Associate Professor, continuing his focus on teaching, mentorship, and clinical practice. His areas of interest include chronic disease management, diagnostic reasoning, and clinical bedside teaching.

At PIMS, Dr. Neelakantan V plays a key role in delivering quality medical education and patient care. His calm clinical judgment, academic integrity, and mentorship are valuable assets to the institution’s mission of excellence in healthcare and education.