Dr Subramaniyan is an experienced neurologist who completed his DM, Neurology, from Madras Medical College. He worked as professor and HOD at Chettinad Medical College and Super Speciality Hospital. He has also worked at MIOT and Rela Hospitals as Senior Consultant and HOD. He has treated many critically ill patients, and he was in charge of the stroke program. He has trained many postgraduates in the super speciality course.