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About Dr. K R Suresh Bapu
Dr. K. R. Suresh Bapu, a distinguished Neurosurgeon with over 50 years of experience, delivers top-tier medical care. He builds a remarkable career and establishes a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.
Why Choose Dr. K. R. Suresh Bapu?
- Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 50+ years of experience, Dr. Bapu has a proven track record. He treats a wide range of neurological conditions. He is a specialist in microsurgery for intracranial aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, skull base tumours, cervical and lumbar disc prolapse, and spinal cord tumours.
- Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is a pioneer in microneurosurgery and endoscopic surgery in Tamil Nadu. His expertise includes endoscopic excision of pituitary tumours and craniopharyngiomas. He is skilled in the safe excision of gliomas of the brain with awake craniotomy and IONM. He performs minimal access surgery for spinal cord tumours, reconstruction of congenital anomalies of the spine and spinal cord, and surgery for peripheral nerve tumours and nerve injuries. He is specialised in endoscopic neurosurgery for both skull base and intraventricular procedures.
- Pioneer in Neurosurgical Innovations: Dr. Bapu was the first to perform superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass in South Tamil Nadu in 1984. He is also known for the total excision of cerebello-pontine angle tumours with facial nerve preservation.
- Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Bapu has been recognised with prestigious awards. These include the Alumni Award for Excellence in Service at Madurai (2024), the TN Medical Council Award (2018) for exemplary service, and the MGR Medical University, Best Teacher Award. He was also honoured with a Doctor of Science (Honoris Causa) by MAHER in 2024 for selfless service to humanity. He was named Best Outgoing Student at Madurai Medical College in 1973. He has been an Invited Orator for many notable orations, including Prof. B. Ramamurthy, Prof. T. S. Kanaka, Dr. Nanjunda Rao, Prof. V. Balasubramanium, and Dr. Ananthagiri.
OPD Schedule & Fee Of Dr. K R Suresh Bapu
SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
Monday
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Tuesday
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Wednesday
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Thursday
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Friday
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Saturday
02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
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MBBS, Madurai Medical College(1975)- MCh, Madurai Medical College(1984)
- MS, Madurai Medical College(1984)
- Best Teacher Award, MGR Medical University.
- 1973: Best Outgoing Student, Madurai Medical College
Papers Published
- 2014: Contributor to Elsevier’s Clinical Manual of Surgery, authored chapters on Brain, Head Injuries, and Spine & Spinal Cord (launched November 2014)
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- 2011: “Programmable Devices in Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension,” TNOA Special Issue on Neuro-Ophthalmology (September 2011)
- 2011: “What Comes Down Must Go Up – Chiasmal Prolapse – A Report,” Neuro-Ophthalmology (August 2011)
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FAQ's About Dr. K R Suresh Bapu
Where does Dr. K R Suresh Bapu practice?
Dr. K R Suresh Bapu practices at SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
What is the specialty of Dr. K R Suresh Bapu?
Dr. K R Suresh Bapu specialty is Neurosurgeon
What is the experience of Dr. K R Suresh Bapu?
Dr. K R Suresh Bapu is Neurosurgeon with 50 years of experience.
What is Appointment Schedule Of Dr. K R Suresh Bapu?
Saturday: From:- 02:00 PM To:- 05:00 PM, Friday: From:- 02:00 PM To:- 05:00 PM, Thursday: From:- 02:00 PM To:- 05:00 PM, Wednesday: From:- 02:00 PM To:- 05:00 PM, Tuesday: From:- 02:00 PM To:- 05:00 PM, Monday: From:- 02:00 PM To:- 05:00 PM
Does Dr. K R Suresh Bapu treat brain aneurysms?
Yes. Dr. K R Suresh Bapu, a neurosurgeon at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, performs microsurgery for brain aneurysms. Options include clipping, coiling or monitoring, depending on size, location and condition.
What is an arteriovenous malformation (AVM) and how is it treated?
An AVM is an abnormal tangle of brain blood vessels that can bleed or cause seizures. Treatment may be surgery, radiosurgery, embolisation or observation. Dr. Bapu performs AVM microsurgery.
Can pituitary tumours be removed without opening the skull?
Often, yes. Many pituitary tumours can be removed endoscopically through the nose. Dr. Bapu performs this procedure; the choice depends on tumour type, size and hormone or vision effects.
What is awake craniotomy and why is it used?
Awake craniotomy wakes the patient during part of brain surgery to test speech or movement while removing tumours near key areas. Dr. Bapu uses it for selected gliomas.
What are cerebellopontine angle tumours?
These tumours, such as acoustic neuromas, grow near the hearing and facial nerves, causing hearing loss or imbalance. Dr. Bapu removes them with attention to facial nerve preservation.
Does Dr. Bapu treat slipped discs in the neck and lower back?
Yes. Dr. Bapu treats neck and lower back disc prolapse. Many cases improve with rest and physiotherapy; surgery is considered when symptoms persist or nerves are affected.
Can spinal cord tumours be removed with minimal access surgery?
Some can. Dr. Bapu removes selected spinal cord tumours through minimal access surgery. Whether this approach suits a patient depends on the tumour's type, size and position on MRI.
Does Dr. Bapu treat congenital spine problems in children?
Yes. Dr. Bapu performs reconstruction for congenital spine and spinal cord anomalies present from birth. Care is planned according to the anomaly, often with paediatric specialists.
Does Dr. Bapu treat peripheral nerve injuries?
Yes. Dr. Bapu treats peripheral nerve injuries and tumours. Some injuries recover on their own while others need surgical repair, so early evaluation is advisable.
What should I bring to a neurosurgery consultation?
Bring MRI, CT or angiography scans with reports, discharge summaries, a list of medicines and a symptom timeline, including seizure frequency if relevant. This helps the doctor plan your care.
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