Dr. Deep P Pillai is a Senior Consultant in Stroke and Interventional Neurology at Meitra Hospital, Calicut, with 12+ years of experience. He completed his DM Neurology training at Government Medical College, Trivandrum, followed by fellowship training in stroke and neurovascular interventions from King Edward Memorial Hospital, Pune. He has independently performed over 1,500 DSAs and more than 200 therapeutic neuro-interventions.
With extensive training from top medical institutions and international fellowships, Dr. Deep brings a perfect blend of clinical expertise and empathetic patient care. They believe in treating the whole person, not just the disease, and take time to understand each patient's unique situation before recommending any treatment plan.
Areas of Specialization
Acute Stroke Management & Thrombolysis
Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis
Carotid & Vertebral Artery Stenting
Intracranial Stenting
Brain Aneurysm Endovascular Management
AVM / dAVF / CCF Embolization
Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis Management
Diagnostic Cerebral DSA
Education & Qualifications
MBBS – Medical College, Kerala
MD – Internal Medicine
DM Neurology – Government Medical College, Trivandrum
Fellowship in Stroke & Neuro Vascular Interventions – KEM Hospital, Pune
Credentials
Full Qualification: MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology), Fellowship in Stroke & Neuro Vascular Interventions
Languages Spoken: Malayalam, Hindi, English
Clinic: Meitra Hospital, Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala
Patient Reviews
Anand K.1 month ago
★★★★★
My father had a stroke and Dr. Deep Pillai's quick intervention saved his life. His expertise in stroke management is outstanding.
Sreeja M.2 months ago
★★★★★
Had cerebral aneurysm treatment done endovascularly by Dr. Pillai. No open surgery, discharged in 3 days. Remarkable result.
Rajan V.3 months ago
★★★★★
DSA done by Dr. Deep Pillai for suspected AVM. Very precise and professional. Explained everything clearly before the procedure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Interventional neurology involves minimally invasive catheter-based procedures to treat strokes, brain aneurysms, AVMs, and arterial blockages — without open brain surgery.
Yes. Dr. Pillai specializes in intra-arterial thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy — minimally invasive techniques to dissolve or remove clots causing stroke.
Digital Subtraction Angiography (DSA) is a specialized X-ray procedure to visualize blood vessels in the brain. Dr. Pillai has independently performed over 1,500 DSAs.
Yes. He performs endovascular coiling and flow diverter placement for brain aneurysms — advanced techniques that avoid open brain surgery.
It is a minimally invasive procedure to open narrowed carotid arteries (which supply blood to the brain) using a stent, reducing stroke risk.
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