Dr. K. A. Salam is a distinguished Senior Consultant Neurologist at Baby Memorial Hospital, Calicut, with over 51 years of clinical excellence in neurology. A pioneer in modern stroke care in Kerala, he introduced thrombolytic therapy to the region and has played a pivotal role in establishing one of the state’s most advanced neuroscience units in private healthcare.

As the founder of the Calicut Neurological Society (CNS) and past president of Neurological Society of India (NSI) Kerala chapter and Kerala Association of Neurologists (KAN), Dr. Salam’s leadership has shaped the evolution of neurological care standards in South India. His expertise spans comprehensive stroke management, neurodegenerative diseases, epilepsy, and movement disorders, delivering evidence-based, patient-centred neurological care.

MBBS – JN Medical College, Belgaum
MD (General Medicine) – Mysore Medical College, Mysore
DM (Neurology) – Stanley Medical College, Chennai

Baby Memorial Hospital – Senior Consultant Neurologist – Jul 2022–Present
Meitra Hospital – Chairman, Neurosciences – Sep 2017–Jun 2022
Baby Memorial Hospital – Chairman, Neurosciences – 1995–Sep 2017
Salmaniya Medical Centre, Bahrain – Chief Resident, Neurology – 1993–1995
Baby Memorial Hospital – Chief Neurologist – 1987–1993
Medical College Hospital, Calicut – Lecturer in Neurology – 1983–1987
Health Department, Govt. of Kerala – Consultant Physician – 1978–1980
Government Medical College, Mysore – Postgraduate Trainee – 1975–1978
Medical College Hospital, Calicut – Senior Resident in Medicine – 1974–1975

Comprehensive Stroke Care and Thrombolysis
Neurodegenerative Disorders
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease
Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders
Neurological Rehabilitation
General Adult Neurology
Neurological Research and Teaching
Public Health Interventions in Stroke Prevention
Neurocognitive Assessment in Dementia
Developing Standardised Neurological Rehabilitation Protocols
Promoting Physical Activity in Chronic Neurological Disorders

Founder, Calicut Neurological Society (CNS)
Past President, Neurological Society of India (NSI), Kerala Chapter
Past President, Kerala Association of Neurologists (KAN)

Dr. Salam has authored over 30 scientific papers and presentations. He has contributed to several landmark international clinical trials and epidemiological studies, including: