Neurologist in Puppalaguda: What Nerve Care Clinic Offers and Who Dr. Chakradhar Reddy Treats

Neurologist in Puppalaguda: What Nerve Care Clinic Offers and Who Dr. Chakradhar Reddy Treats

 

Written by Dr. Chakradhar Reddy N, MBBS, DM Neurology — Consultant Neurologist & Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Specialist, Nerve Care Clinic, Puppalaguda, Hyderabad

If you live in Puppalaguda, Manikonda, Narsingi, or Kokapet and you've been told you need to see a neurologist — or if you've been managing a condition like Parkinson's disease, migraine, or epilepsy and want a specialist closer to home — Nerve Care Clinic was built for exactly this catchment.

I run Nerve Care Clinic at Puppalaguda in the evenings, Monday to Saturday from 6 PM to 9 PM. The clinic is named for what it does: it provides specialist neurological care — care for the brain, the spinal cord, the peripheral nerves, and movement — in a setting that is accessible to families and working individuals in this part of Hyderabad.

 

Who I Am and What My Training Covers

 

My qualifications are MBBS and DM Neurology — the Doctor of Medicine in Neurology, which is the highest postgraduate specialist degree in the neuroscience discipline in India. DM Neurology is a three-year postgraduate programme completed after an MD in General Medicine. It qualifies a doctor to independently diagnose and manage the full spectrum of neurological conditions.

Within neurology, my specific area of specialisation is Parkinson's disease and movement disorders. Movement disorders are a group of neurological conditions that affect the speed, quality, and control of movement — Parkinson's disease is the most common, but the category includes essential tremor, dystonia, Huntington's disease, Wilson's disease, and several other conditions. Movement disorder neurology requires specific training beyond general neurology because the diagnostic distinctions are subtle and the treatment decisions are precise.

With 10 years of clinical practice and more than 50,000 patients seen, the clinic serves as both a primary neurology consultation point and a specialist referral destination for Parkinson's and movement disorder cases from across this corridor.

 

What Conditions I Treat at Nerve Care Clinic

 

The clinic's service scope covers the full range of outpatient neurology:

  • Parkinson's disease — diagnosis, long-term medication management, monitoring of motor and non-motor symptoms, caregiver counselling
  • Movement disorders — essential tremor, dystonia, drug-induced movement disorders, atypical Parkinsonism
  • Headache and migraine — acute treatment and long-term preventive management for chronic and episodic migraine, Botox for chronic migraine
  • Epilepsy and seizure disorders — first seizure evaluation, AED management, drug-resistant epilepsy assessment
  • Stroke — risk assessment and prevention planning, post-stroke neurological review and rehabilitation guidance
  • Peripheral neuropathy — diabetic neuropathy, B12 deficiency neuropathy, inflammatory neuropathy, nerve conduction study interpretation
  • Dementia and memory loss — cognitive assessment, early Alzheimer's evaluation, family counselling
  • Multiple sclerosis and demyelinating disorders — diagnosis, disease-modifying therapy guidance, relapse management
  • Neck and back pain with neurological features — radiculopathy, myelopathy assessment
  • Vertigo and balance disorders — central vs peripheral differentiation
  • Developmental issues in children — neurodevelopmental assessment, referral pathway coordination

 

Why Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Is My Focus

 

Parkinson's disease is more common than most people realise. In India, estimates suggest more than 700,000 people are currently living with the condition — and the number is rising as the population ages. Young-onset Parkinson's disease (presenting before age 50) is increasingly recognised in India, often linked to mutations in genes like Parkin, and is a pattern I see with growing frequency in clinical practice.

The reason I chose to specialise in movement disorders is that diagnosis in this field is almost entirely clinical — it depends on careful examination, pattern recognition, and a nuanced understanding of how Parkinson's disease presents differently in different people. There is no blood test that confirms Parkinson's. There is no imaging finding that is pathognomonic. What makes the difference is a neurologist who has seen enough of these conditions to read the subtle signs early — before the diagnosis becomes obvious to everyone.

Early diagnosis changes outcomes. The earlier Parkinson's is identified and treatment is started, the longer the period of good quality of life and functional independence. Coming to a movement disorder specialist when symptoms are mild — rather than when they are advanced — is one of the most impactful decisions a patient or family can make.

 

Serving the Puppalaguda Corridor

 

Nerve Care Clinic is at 2nd Floor, C Block, DNS Business Hub, Puppalaguda, Hyderabad — 500089. The clinic is evening-only: Monday to Saturday, 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. This timing was chosen specifically to serve the working families and dual-income households in the Puppalaguda, Manikonda, Narsingi, Kokapet, and Financial District corridor, who cannot easily access specialist neurology during working hours.

The clinic is in the same building as Tiny Totz Kids Clinic — an evening paediatric practice — which reflects the broader intention of the DNS Business Hub as an accessible specialist hub for this neighbourhood after working hours.

Patients come from Puppalaguda, Manikonda, Alkapur Township, Narsingi, Kokapet, Financial District, Gachibowli, Kondapur, and surrounding areas. Referrals from GPs, internists, and orthopaedic surgeons in this catchment are also welcome — I provide detailed consultation notes back to referring doctors.

To book an appointment at Nerve Care Clinic, call or WhatsApp +91 9380344310.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

1. Do I need a referral to see Dr. Chakradhar Reddy?

A: No. You can book directly without a GP referral. If you have previous test results, scan reports, or a referral letter — bring those. They help. But a referral is not required.

2. What is DM Neurology and how is it different from MD Neurology?

A: DM (Doctorate of Medicine) in Neurology is a three-year superspecialty fellowship completed after MD in General Medicine, qualifying the doctor specifically in neurology. In India, DM Neurology is the highest recognised clinical neurology qualification. MD Neurology is an older qualification that has largely been replaced by DM in postgraduate training.

3. Does the clinic treat Parkinson's disease specifically?

A: Yes. Parkinson's disease and movement disorders are the clinical focus of the practice, alongside general neurology. Dr. Chakradhar Reddy is a movement disorder specialist, which means he has specific expertise in diagnosing and managing Parkinson's, essential tremor, dystonia, and related conditions.

4. What should I bring to my first neurology appointment?

A: Previous scan reports (MRI or CT of the brain or spine if done), blood test results, current medication list with doses, and a note of when symptoms started and how they have changed. If the appointment is for someone else — a parent or spouse — bring someone who can describe what they have observed.

5. Which areas near Puppalaguda does the clinic serve?

A: Nerve Care Clinic serves patients from Puppalaguda, Manikonda, Alkapur Township, Narsingi, Kokapet, Financial District, Gachibowli, Kondapur, and surrounding areas of western Hyderabad.