Annamalai University to Neurointervention
The Career Trajectory of Dr. KV

Dr. Karthikeyan Vanchilingam is a highly sought consultant interventional neuroradiologist in the UK. He obtained his MBBS degree from Annamalai University in 2006 and completed his post graduate training in diagnostic radiology at Sri Ramachandra University in 2008.

His career as interventional neuroradiologist began in 2011 when he did his fellowship under one of India’s pioneers in neurointervention Dr. Santhosh Joseph at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai.

He acquired his FRCR with the Royal college of Radiology, UK and Masters in Medicine M. Med radiology with the National university of Singapore in 2013.

His vision is to develop and provide advanced therapeutic neurointerventional treatments in India achieving the best patient outcome at reasonably affordable costs.

He spent 6 years in the UK underwent extensive training and worked as consultant in leading neuroscience centres including the Royal Preston Hospital, Institute of neurological sciences, Glasgow and the Royal London Hospital, London.

He was a key member in re-establishing neurovascular intervention service in the Queen Elizabeth University hospital, Glasgow.

He went on to work as consultant at The Royal London hospital Barts NHS trust, the busiest stroke thrombectomy centre in the UK wherein he worked alongside one of the best neurointerventional team in the western Europe.

Qualifications
May 2013
FRCR (Fellow of Royal College of Radiologists)
United Kingdom
May 2013
MMed (Master of Medicine) Radio-diagnosis
Singapore
February 2012
Fellow in Interventional Neuro and Vascular Radiology
India
April 2008
DMRD Radio-diagnosis
India
Employment History
Consultant in leading Neuroscience centres
From Feb 2023 – Jan 2024 Full time
Institution: Royal London Hospital, Barts Health NHS Trust.
Name of Supervisor (Clinical Director) : Dr Emma Friedman (Clinical Director)
Job Description:
  • Independent performance and interpretation of neuro imaging studies including CT and MRI.
  • Independent performance of cerebral angiography and neurovascular interventions.
  • To be on the neuro on-call service for Mechanical thrombectomy.
  • Provide mechanical thrombectomy service in acute stroke.
  • To undertake weekly neurovascular MDT, clinic and clinical governance.
Consultant in Interventional Neuroradiology
From 01/03/2021 – 31/01/2023 Full time
Institution: Institute of Neurological Sciences, Glasgow NHS.
Name of Supervisor (Clinical Director) : Dr. Mark Devlin (Clinical Director)
Job Description:
  • Independent performance and interpretation of neurovascular imaging studies, including CT and MRI. Independent performance of cerebral angiography and neurovascular interventions.
  • To be on the on-call service for weekend aneurysm coiling.
  • Provide mechanical thrombectomy service in acute stroke. To undertake weekly neurovascular MDT.
Locum Consultant in Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiology
From 21/10/2019 – 28/02/2021 Full time
Institution: Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Preston PR2 9HT, U.K.
Name of Supervisor (Clinical Director): Dr. James Simpson (Clinical Director)
Job Description:
  • Independent performance and interpretation of neuroimaging studies, including CT and MRI.
  • Independent performance of cerebral angiography and neurovascular interventions.
  • To be on the neuro on-call service and on the hot week Neurointervention rota.
  • Provide mechanical thrombectomy service in acute stroke.
  • To undertake weekly neurovascular MDT.
  • Outpatient and Inpatient reporting.
  • Neuroradiology on-call.
  • Management of the department to maintain efficient and timely patient flow with specific reference to both local and national targets.
  • To take an active role in teaching the junior doctors and be involved in the training of all staff, and to take an active role in audit and teaching.
Specialty Doctor in Radiology and Neurointervention
From 09/04/2018 to 20/10/2019 Full time
Institution: Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Preston PR2 9HT, U.K.
Name of Supervisor (Clinical Director): Dr. Chooi Oh (Clinical Director)
Job Description:
  • Independent performance and interpretation of imaging studies in plain films, ultrasound, cross-sectional imaging including emergency and in-patients. Supervised and independent performance of cerebral angiography and neurovascular interventions.
  • To undertake weekly neurovascular MDT.
  • Management of the department to maintain efficient and timely patient flow with specific reference to both local and national targets.
  • To take an active role in teaching the junior doctors and be involved in the training of all staff, and to take an active role in audit, MDT and teaching.
Consultant Diagnostic and Interventional Radiologist / Director of Imaging Services
From 01/03/2012 - 15/03/2018 Full time
Hospital name: Karthik Scans and Diagnostic Centre, Vanchilingam hospital, Thanjavur, India 613007.
Name of HOD: Dr. V. Vallinayaki
Job Description:
  • Independent reporting of cross-sectional studies across all specialties. Perform peripheral and neurovascular interventional procedures as the primary operator and along with the interventional neurologist.
  • Perform Ultrasound and Doppler for in-patients and out-patients.
  • Form and implement imaging protocols specific to the conditions being imaged.
  • Manage the department to ensure timely imaging and report turn back Manage junior doctors and non-medical staff employed in the scan department. Ensure to undertake periodic quality control measures for radiation and personnel safety.
  • Support and teach junior staff and radiographers.
Post-Doctoral Trainee in Interventional Neuro and Vascular Radiology
From 16/02/2011 - 16/02/2012 Full time
Hospital name: Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India 600116
Name of HOD: Dr. Santhosh Joseph
Job Description:
  • Patient care activities such as admission, pre intra and post procedural care to all patients admitted under interventional radiology.
  • To independently perform all invasive angiographic studies, such as four vessel cerebral angiogram, aortogram and peripheral angiograms.
  • To independently perform interventional procedures such as tumor embolization, embolization for haemorrhage such as bronchial artery embolization, uterine artery embolization and GI bleed and Hepato-biliary interventions.
  • To assist and perform under guidance advanced interventional procedures such as coil embolization of intracranial aneurysms, embolization of intracranial AVM/AVF with onyx/glue.
Post graduate DNB Radio Diagnosis Training
[ Post: Senior Resident in Radiology ]
From 05/07/2009 - 04/02/2011 Full time
Hospital name: KG Hospital and Post-Graduate Medical Institute, Coimbatore, India 641018
Name of HOD: Dr Shaheer Ali
Job Description:
  • Performing and reporting various Radiological studies including X-Rays, USGs, CT and MRI scans.
  • Doing on-call duties, participating in lectures and journal club meetings.
  • Teach junior radiologist in training. Thesis work.
Senior Resident in Radiology
[ Post: Senior Resident in Radiology ]
From 01/11/2008 - 15/06/2009 Full time
Hospital name: Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India 600116
Name of HOD: Dr. Santhosh Joseph
Job Description:
  • Performing and reporting various Radiological studies including X-Rays, USGs, CT and MRI scans independently. Doing on-call duties, participating in lectures and journal club meetings.
  • Doing on-call duties, participating in intradepartmental and interdepartmental educational activities.
Post graduate DMRD Radio diagnosis Training
[ Post: Junior Resident in Radiology ]
From 10/04/2006 - 25/04/2008 Full time
Hospital name: Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai, India 600116
Name of HOD: Dr. Santhosh Joseph
Job Description:
  • Performing and reporting various Radiological studies including X-Rays, USGs, CT and MRI scans and guided procedures mostly under supervision.
  • Doing on-call duties, participating in intradepartmental and interdepartmental educational activities.
Research
Experience
His career as interventional neuroradiologist began in 2011 when he did his fellowship under one of India’s pioneers in neurointervention Dr. Santhosh Joseph at Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai.
  • ESCAPE - MEVO Trial
  • SEALANT Registry
  • The Royal London Stroke Thrombectomy Audit
  • IIH Intervention - NIHR Funded Pan-UK Multicentre Trial
  • Preston Classification of Ruptured Aneurysms: Neck Remnant/Recurrence/Recanalization Post-Coiling – 5-Year Retrospective Analysis (Ongoing).
  • STROKE PATTERNS IN RURAL SOUTH INDIA – Study of Three Years' Experience in a Rural Stroke Center in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India.
  • Thesis/Dissertation on the Topic of 'MRI Spectrum of Sellar and Parasellar Lesions' which got Accepted by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India
Area of
Expertise
Dr. KV offers advanced treatments for acute ischemic stroke, complex cerebral aneurysms, cerebral and spinal AVM/DAVF, and chronic recurrent subdural hematoma, ensuring superior outcomes and personalized care for patients.
Mechanical Thrombectomy for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Discover how this minimally invasive procedure saves lives and improves functional outcomes for stroke patients.
Acute and Elective Complex Cerebral Aneurysms
Find out how advanced techniques and technologies ensure safe and effective aneurysm treatment with minimal complications and faster recovery.
Trans-Arterial and Trans-Venous Embolization of Cerebral and Spinal AVM/DAVF
Learn how his multidisciplinary approach ensures personalized treatment plans for optimal outcomes.
Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization for Chronic Recurrent Subdural Hematoma.
Learn about this minimally invasive procedure that prevents recurrence and promotes faster recovery for patients.
Endovascular Treatments
Learn about trans-radial neurointervention, a pioneering approach for enhanced patient comfort, fewer complications, and rapid recovery.
Presentations
Presented Challenging Cases
in Microvention Neuro-Masters meeting.
4th May 2022 | Birmingham
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