Best Doctors for Craniotomy in India

• Dr. Somnath Prasad Jena is a leading Neurosurgeon with +13 years of experience.
• He holds MBBS,  MS and M.Ch degrees all from S.C.B Medical College & Hospital. He then did a fellowship from Stroke & Neurointervention Foundation (SNIF), New Delhi in 2016-17.
• Dr. Jena is an expert neurosurgeon with expertise in brain & tumour surgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, spine and endovascular neurosurgeries.

• Dr. Vipin Kumar is a skilled and renowned Neurosurgeon with +12 years of experience in performing complex and advanced neurological surgeries.
• He holds professional memberships of the Indian Academy of Neurology, the Delhi Medical Council and the Delhi Neurological Association (DNA).
• Dr. Kumar is a graduate of the Chhatrapati Shahu Ji Maharaj University, Kanpur (2005), followed by earning an MS degree in 2009 and then an M.Ch degree from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum in 2012. 
• His surgical expertise includes, traumatic spine injury, endoscopic brain/spine surgery, brain tumor surgery and all types of brain and spine surgeries. He is also a qualified medical professional for treating traumatic brain injury treatment, brain and spinal tumor, deep brain stimulation, stereotactic brain surgery, paralysis, brain infection, nerve and muscle disorders, peripheral nerve, head injury and spinal disc collapse.

• Dr. Vivek Agarwal is a reputed Neurosurgeon practicing successfully for more than 8 years.
• His area of interest covers Interventional Neuro-radiology and Neuro-spine surgery.
• He is adept in carrying out Neurosurgery, Brain Surgery, Spine Surgery and treatment for Stroke.
• Dr. Vivek is the recipient of numerous awards.
• He has participated in conferences held in India and abroad and presented papers in them.
• He is a Life member of multiple prestigious associations that include: Neurological Society of India (NSI), Indian Neurotrauma Society of India (NTSI), Neurosurgical Society of India (NSSI), and Bombay Neurological Association (BNA)
• He is also the Organising Committee Member of WFNS Spine Committee: Cadaver Course with Prof. PS Ramani. Grant Medical College. Mumbai, 2010 and Co-organising Secretary, Bombay Neuroscience Association, Preference "Hands-on Cadaveric Workshop" on skull base surgery and neuronavigation, Apr 2011.
• He takes interest in research and has publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Dr K.V. Karthikeyan is a skilled Neurosurgeon who has been practising in the medical field for about 16 years.
• His special interests are Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Micro-Neurosurgery, and Vascular Neurosurgery.
• He is one of the few Neurosurgeons in Chennai to perform more than 50 trans-sphenoidal and 30 vascular neuro-surgeries.
• He is well-trained in using highly specialised biomedical equipment such as the LEICA OH4 and PENTURO800. 
• He also dedicates his time to teaching upcoming Neurosurgeons and mentoring them. In addition, he conducts several CME (Continuing Medical Education) programs for Medical Professionals.
• Dr Karthikeyan often travels around to give lectures at both national and international conferences; he helps in organising international Neurosurgery Conferences across India.
• Being an internationally recognised researcher, his articles have been published both in national and international indexed journals.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Neurological Society of India, Neurovascon, and the Tamil Nadu Neurosurgeons Association. 

• Dr S Balamurugan is a renowned and skilled Neurosurgeon with +15 years of experience in the field of surgeries for advanced neurological conditions.
• He holds professional memberships of the Neurological Society of India(NSI) as a lifetime member, the Neurotrauma Society of India(NTSI), the Cerebrovascular Society Of India, the Neuro Endoscopy Society of India and the Skull Base Surgery Society of India (SBSSI). 
• Dr. Balamurugan graduated in 1997 from Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) and did M.Ch from Madras Medical College in 2008. He has completed an FNS from Japan too.
• Besides being known for laminectomy, he also performs spine surgery, brain tumour surgery, neuro endoscopic surgery, cerebro vascular surgery, comprehensive care for brain and spine trauma, cerebrovascular surgery, peripheral neuro surgery, brain aneurysm treatment, AVM surgery, skullbase surgery and pediatric neurosurgery.
• During his modest career span, he has operated on +2,000 patients for various neurosurgical conditions.

• Dr LN Tripathy is a well-known and respected Neurosurgeon who has been practising neurosurgery for 31 years.
• His special interest includes Aneurysm clipping, Microsurgery for Brain & Spinal Cord tumour, and Spinal degenerative diseases (microdiscectomy) using BrainLAB, Spinal fixation and Arthroplasty, Stereotactic, Endoscopic, and Functional Neurosurgery.
• He had performed over 5000 major Neurosurgical procedures including Aneurysm Clippings, Microsurgeries for Brain & Spinal Tumours, Spinal Exactions, Endoscopic, Stereotactic procedures, Traumatic Brain Injuries etc.
• Dr Tripathy had presented many papers both nationally and internationally.
• He was the Best Medical Graduate with 8 University Gold Medals in 1983
• He had also received CCST- awarded by the Post-graduate Medical Education and Training (UK) in 2008.
• He completed his Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, UK.

• Dr. Suresh Sankhla is a Neurosurgeon who has accumulated experience of over 16+ years. His accomplishments in his field include successful neurosurgeries, 100+ publications, memberships in various societies and awards.
• He has a designation of Head of Department in Neurosurgery and is likewise very reknown in Mumbai.
• His special interests are Endoscopic and Endoscope-assisted Brain & Spine Surgery, complex Skull Base Surgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery. 
• Dr Sankhla holds a Diplomate of the National Board in Neurosurgery and is a Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS).
• He has completed Clinical Fellowships in Skull Base Surgery and Neuro-Oncological Surgery under the guidance of leading neurosurgeonsin the United States of America.
• He is a leader and an active member of several national & international associations connected with neurosurgery, having held executive posts in several of them, including as President of the Skull Base Surgery Society of India, Indian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery, and the Bombay Neurosciences Association.
   

• Dr. Kaushik Sil is a Neurosurgeon, based in Kolkata having 15+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in Endoscopic & Micro neurosurgery, Lumbar Disc Surgery, Spinal Fixation Operations, Brain Tumor Surgery, Emergency Neurosurgery,  Epilepsy, Alzheimer's disease, Dementias, Cerebrovascular diseases, Stroke, Migraine, Multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, Neuroinfections, etc.
• Dr. Sil completed his MBBS from Calcutta Medical College, followed by MS in General Surgery from Sriram Chandra Bhanj Medical College, Cuttack. Later, he did DNB in Neurosurgery from the National Board of Examinations and did his super specialization in Pediatric Neurosurgery from the reputed Necker Children Hospital, Paris.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Neurological Disorders.
• He is a member of the International Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery, Neurological Society of India, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, USA, Indian Medical Association, etc.

• Dr. Ajay Kurve is a leading Neurosurgeon with +20 years of experience in treating simple to complex neurological and spine conditions.
• He did his MBBS in 1995 from Government Medical College, Nagpur, then did his MS in 1999 from Indira Gandhi Medical College, Nagpur, and then M.Ch in 2004 from AIIMS, New Delhi.
• Dr. Kurve then attended a training in neuroendscopy with Prof. Michael Gaab at Hannover, Germany.
• He is reputed for treating all types of brain tumours like meningiomas, gliomas, C.P angle tumours, midline posterior fossa  tumours, interventricular tumour and neurological surgeries such as, laminectomy, craniotomy, kyphoplasty and microdiscectomy. He also treats brain cancers, acoustic neuroma, dementia, Tourette's Syndrome, OCDs, spinal arthritis, congenital spine disorders, fractured vertebra, herniated disc, traumatic brain injury, aneurysm, stroke, Parkinson's, achondroplasia, tremmors, pinched nerve, brain abscess and scoliosis among a few otther conditions.
• Dr. Kurve has been awarded the Best Paper Awards and a Poster Award.
• He has some very widely acclaimed research papers to his credit. 

• Dr. Jayun Shah is among the leading Neurology doctors in Ahmedabad, with more than 17 years of experience in the field.
• He specialises in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, deep brain stimulation in dystonia, tremors, and Parkinson’s diseases, epilepsy surgery, skull base surgery, and cerebrovascular surgery.
• Dr. Shah is the best neurologist in Ahmedabad and holds expertise in treating pituitary adenoma, craniopharyngioma, meningioma, arteriovenous malformations, vestibular schwannomas, and dural AV fistula.
• He completed his MBBS in 2008 and MS (General Surgery) in 2011 from BJ Medical college, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad.
• Afterwards, he pursued MCh (Neurosurgery) in 2015 from Goa Medical College, Goa University, and MD (Medicine) in 2022 from ECFMG.
• Dr. Shah is one of the renowned neurologists in Ahmedabad and has presented research papers in prestigious national conferences.

Dr. Vishwaraj Ratha is a distinguished Neurosurgeon with over 16 years of experience. He is dedicated to providing exceptional medical care. He is known for precision and excellence in complex neurological procedures.

Why Choose Dr. Ratha?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 16+ years of experience, Dr. Ratha has a proven track record in treating a wide range of neurological conditions, specialising in epilepsy surgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, neuro-trauma, rehabilitation, and paediatric neurosurgery.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for his advanced surgical approaches, including neuro-cognitive rehabilitation and neurologic music therapy. His expertise extends to the intricate treatment of Trigeminal Nerve Neuralgia and complex spine surgeries.
• Pioneer in Neurosurgical Innovation: Dr. Ratha was the first in India to introduce Awake Neurosurgery for Trigeminal Nerve Neuralgia, a breakthrough achievement that has significantly benefited patients.
• Leader in Advanced Surgical Monitoring: He played a pivotal role in pioneering the utilisation of the first-of-its-kind real-time intra-operative neuromonitoring in spine surgery, showcasing unparalleled expertise in this advanced technique.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Ratha has received several prominent honors and accolades during his career, including a Gold Medal in MCh Neurosurgery, the Bombay Neurosciences Academy's Best Neurosurgery Resident Award, and the Professor Hakim Best Ophthalmology Student Award.

• Dr. Ramanujam S is a Neurosurgeon, based in Chennai having an experience of 15+ years.
• His expertise lies in managing patients with neurological and neurosurgical disorders affecting the brain, spine, skull, peripheral nerves, and extra & intracranial vasculature and specializes in Micro-neurosurgery in the sub-specialties of Neuro Traumatology (Brain and spine), Neuro-oncology, Skull-base surgeries, Paediatric Neurosurgery and Spine surgeries.
• Dr. Ramanujam completed his MBBS from the prestigious PSG Institute of medical sciences and research, TNMC, followed by MS General Surgery from Thanjavur Medical College. Later, he did MCh in Neurosurgery from the well known Madras Medical College, TNMC.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about Neurosurgical disorders.