In the narrow, dusty lanes of rural Andhra Pradesh, where medical care is often a distant dream and neurological illnesses go unnoticed, a green van painted with the words Neurology on Wheels rolls to a halt. Inside it is not a not a government team or NGO—it’s Prof. Dr. Bindu Menon, a global neurologist, teacher, innovator, a doctor who took neurology to villages and a changemaker with a stethoscope in one hand and determination in the other.
To many, she’s a renowned name on research papers or a face on medical panels. But for thousands in villages around Nellore Andhra Pradesh, Dr. Bindu Menon is nothing short of a lifeline. Today, HealthViews Magazine is proud to honor her among India’s Top 50 Trusted Doctors, celebrating her as a healer who truly sees the person behind the condition.
“She didn’t wait for patients to reach hospitals—she took neurology to their doorsteps.”
— A villager in Nellore, recalling Dr. Bindu Menon’s compassionate care
Prof. Dr. Bindu Menon of Andhra Pradesh: The Scholar, The Clinician, The Visionary
With academic credentials that span across the world—M.D. (Medicine), D.M. (Neurology), DNB (Neuro), PGDCN (London), and fellowships from India to Edinburgh and America—Dr. Menon’s name is already etched in gold in the world of medical academia. She currently serves as the Head of the Department at Apollo Hospitals, Nellore, and is the Founder-Secretary of the Dr. Bindu Menon Foundation, which has become a beacon of hope for thousands in underserved communities.
Her impressive 21 years of teaching experience are backed by 100 publications, 2 edited books, and 23 medical chapters, making her not just a healer but also a teacher, mentor, and academic influencer.
The Impact of Neurology on Wheels in Rural Andhra Pradesh
In 2015, Dr. Menon launched Neurology on Wheels, her pioneering mobile clinic that travels across the roads of Andhra Pradesh, offering specialized neurology to remote villages. Under the slogan “We reach, we teach, we treat”, she and her team conduct awareness sessions on epilepsy and stroke, screen residents, and prescribe free medication—all from a fully equipped van that stops at new villages monthly.
Till March 2024, over 35,000 people have been educated and more than 12,000 patients treated through 234 awareness campaigns and 222 free medical camps.
She has also created “Stroke Help”, “Epilepsy Help”, and “Stroke Connect” apps, along with Tele Awareness Programs—bridging the digital divide and making critical neurological care accessible with just a tap.
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List of Awards and Honors
- Asian & Oceanian Outstanding Achievement Epilepsy Award (2025) from ILAE
- Mridha Spirit of Neurology Humanitarian Award
- A.B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award and Palatucci Leadership Award from American Academy of Neurology
- World Stroke Award from the World Stroke Organization
- Fellowship of the World Stroke Organization (FWSO)
- J J Rao Oration by the Geriatric Society of India
- Sakshi Excellence Award for Healthcare at a ceremony in Hyderabad, presented by E. S. L. Narasimhan, the Governor of Telangana.
Prof. Dr. Bindu Menon holds important position in various national and international organizations – Secretary General, Indian Epilepsy Association, selection to the World Stroke Organization Board (2024–28), World Federation of Neurology, and European Academy of Neurology, President, Outreach Subsection – Indian Academy of Neurology, OneNeurology Ambassador, Academic Editor – Annals of Medicine (Neurology).
Artificial Intelligence in Neurology: The AI Future that Prof. Dr. Bindu Menon is Building
Neurologist Dr. Bindu Menon founded AtINeu (Artificial Intelligence in Neurology)—a startup shaping the future of neuro diagnostics using tech. Add to this her podcast, NeuroVoice, EduWAND: Educating Women about Neurological Diseases and blog writing—and you have a doctor who connects with everyone, from scientists to schoolgirls.
Why Prof. Dr. Bindu Menon and Her Work Matters—Now More Than Ever
Dr. Bindu Menon’s work is not just about neuroscience—it’s about neurojustice. It’s about giving every patient—rich or poor, urban or rural—an equal chance at health. She treats stroke not just with medicine but with mindful awareness, epilepsy not just with precision but with public education, and neurological gaps not just with clinics but with compassion-driven outreach.
Honoring Founder of Dr. Bindu Menon Foundation – a Healer, a Visionary, and a Woman of Action
Dr. Menon represents a rare doctor whose excellence is rooted in science, ethics, and empathy. She’s not only an outstanding neurologist and academic; she’s a health activist who built a mobile hospital on hope, a research-driven leader whose apps empower patients, and a teacher whose neuro-knowledge reaches the remotest households. That is why HealthViews Magazine is proud to feature her among India’s Top 50 Trusted Doctors—she doesn’t just treat neurology; she transforms it.
