Dr. Shubha Subramanian

An 8-year-old girl from an affluent Chennai family developed sudden facial twitching and staring spells during ballet practice. Dr. Subramanian identified childhood absence epilepsy through EEG monitoring. She started ethosuximide and within three weeks became seizure-free, returning to dance with modified routines and continued academic excellence.

A 45-year-old autorickshaw driver presented with debilitating hand tremors that threatened his livelihood. Diagnosed with essential tremor, he received botulinum toxin injections that provided precise symptom control. Within days he resumed work, with follow-up treatments every four months maintaining his ability to support his family.

A 28-year-old software engineer experienced sudden vision loss in one eye followed by leg weakness. Dr. Subramanian confirmed multiple sclerosis through MRI and cerebrospinal fluid analysis. She started on disease-modifying therapy and within six months regained most function, adapting her work schedule while maintaining her career.

A 60-year-old widow from a rural village arrived with severe headache and neck stiffness that local doctors had treated as migraines. Dr. Subramanian diagnosed a chronic subdural hematoma from a forgotten minor head injury. Surgical evacuation provided immediate relief, and she returned to farming within a month with no recurrence.

A 72-year-old retired fisherman from coastal Tamil Nadu presented with progressive memory loss and disorientation, initially dismissed as normal aging by his family. Dr. Subramanian diagnosed early-stage Alzheimer's through detailed cognitive testing and initiated a personalized medication regimen combined with cognitive therapy. His granddaughter created Tamil-language memory exercises, slowing progression significantly over 18 months.