Best Neurosurgeons in Chennai

Dr. Siddhartha Ghosh is one of India’s most distinguished neurosurgeons, bringing over 40 years of unparalleled experience to his practice. He is renowned for performing over 20,000 successful neurosurgeries on the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves and is especially celebrated for his expertise in complex brain and spine tumour removal.

Why Choose Dr. Ghosh?

• Unmatched Surgical Experience: With over 40 years and more than 20,000 successful neurosurgeries, Dr. Ghosh has a proven track record of exceptional surgical outcomes.
• Expertise in Complex Cases: Dr. Ghosh specialises in neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, pediatric neurosurgery, stereotactic surgery & stereotactic radiosurgery, spine surgery, vascular surgery, peripheral nerve surgery, and pituitary tumour surgery, offering comprehensive solutions for a wide range of neurological conditions.
• Compassionate Care and Charitable Initiatives: Through the Dr. Ghosh Charitable Trust, he has performed over 3000 neurosurgeries, demonstrating his commitment to accessible and compassionate care.
• Influence on the Future of Neurosurgery: As the in-charge of the National Board of India Neurosurgery training program and Honorary Professor of Neurosurgery, Dr. Ghosh plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of neurosurgeons.
• Pioneer in Research and Publications: Dr. Ghosh has published numerous research papers and chapters in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, demonstrating his dedication to advancing neurosurgical knowledge.

• Dr. Balamurugan M is a neurosurgeon with 20+ years of experience.
• Some of the services provided by him are Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair Surgery, Carotid Body Tumour Embolization, Brain Aneurysm Treatment and Foot Drop.
• He has authored various papers and articles which are published in several journals. 
• He is a member of Neurological Society of India, Indian Medical Association and American Academy of Neurological Surgeons.
• He has completed MBBS from Madras University, Chennai and DNB from DNB board. 

• Dr. Ranganathan Jothi is a renowned Neuro Surgeon, with a thriving experience of more than 32 years.
• His expertise lies in Skull Base Surgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, Brain Abscess Drainage, and Cranioplasty.
• His area of expertise includes Aortic Aneurysm Surgery / Endovascular Repair, Epilepsy surgery, Spine Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Endovascular Interventions like Coiling and embolization, Trauma surgeries, Head injuries, Spinal Injuries, and Spinal Fusion.
• Dr. Jothi has various publications in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals. 
• He has attended several seminars and conferences where he presented his research work.

• Dr. Joy Varghese is a leading Neurosurgeon in India with 26+ years of experience in the field.
• He holds professional memberships of the Indian Medical Association, the Neurological Society of India, the Society of Therapeutic NeuroInterventionists, the Chennai Neuro Club, and the Indian Society of Spine Surgeons.
• Dr. Varghese completed MBBS from Government Medical College Thrissur in 1994 and then MS in General Surgery in 2001 from Manipal Academy Of Higher Education, Manipal. In 2005, he did his M.Ch in Neurosurgery from the University of Mumbai.
• He even earned an FMVS certification from the World Federation of Neurological Society, 2010 and FSS and FINR qualifications too.
• His surgical expertise includes laminectomy, epilepsy surgery, peripheral neurosurgery, cerebrovascular surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery besides treating, weight loss surgery, sciatica, headaches, stroke and foot drop.
• He has the founder and has served as the president of the Kerala Academy of Traumatologists [KAT].
• Dr. Varghese has co-authored several papers for reputed medical journals.

• Dr. K R Suresh Bapu is the best neurosurgery specialist in India and holds 49 years of experience.
• His areas of expertise include surgeries for aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and endoscopic excisions of colloid cysts, pituitary tumours, and skull base tumours.
• He is a leading brain surgeon in India and is known for performing total excision of cerebello-pontine angle tumours with facial nerve preservation.
• Dr. Bapu did his MBBS, MS (General Surgery), and MCh (Neurosurgery) from Madurai Medical College in 1975, 1978, and 1984, respectively.
• He received training in Micro Neurosurgery in Zurich and in Neurosurgery from renowned centres in Switzerland, USA, and Japan.
• Dr. Bapu has been honoured with the Best Teacher Award from MGR Medical University and was named the Best Outgoing Student at Madurai Medical College in 1973. 
• He has authored several publications, including articles on chiasmal prolapse and programmable devices in idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and contributed chapters on the brain, head injuries, and spine & spinal cord to Elsevier’s Clinical Manual of Surgery.
• Dr. Bapu was the first to perform superficial temporal artery to middle cerebral artery bypass in South Tamil Nadu in 1984 and is regarded as a top doctor for neurological surgery in Chennai.
• He is an active member of the Neurological Society of India, the Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association of India, and the Indian Medical Association.

• Dr. Anil Pande is a leading Neurosurgeon with 27+ years of practice in the field.
• He holds professional memberships of medical societies which are, the World Spine Society, the Neuro Oncological Society of India, the Asian Conference of Neurological Surgeons and the International Spinal Cord Society.
• Dr. Pande did his MBBS from Madurai Medical College, DR.MGR Medical University in 1993 and earned a DNB qualification in 2001.
• He is an expert neurosurgeon with a special focus on, epilepsy/spine/peripheral neuro/cerebrovascular/brain tumor/aortic aneurysm surgeries and Gamma-knife radiosurgery. 

• Dr. Rithesh R Nair is a well-known Neurologist with a thriving experience of more than 23 years.
• He specializes in diagnosing and treating neurovascular disorders such as Aneurysm coiling, stroke, AVM embolization, and movement disorders.
• After completing graduate studies from Calicut Medical College in 1998, he pursued MD in General Medicine from Coimbatore Medical College in 2002 followed by DM in Neurology from Bombay Hospital in 2008.
• He is actively associated with various organizations including the Indian Association of Neurology, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Calicut Neuro Society, Bangalore Neurological Society, and Karnataka Neurological Association.
• He has performed over 1,000 neurological treatment procedures.

• Dr. R.V. Anand is a leading and senior Neurologist with +23 years of experience in the field of treating neurological disorders.
• He is a professional member of the Medical Council of India, the American Academy of Neurology and is a life member of the Indian Academy Of Neurology.
• Dr. Anand completed MBBS in 1989 from Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences and then did his MD in 1994 from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and then DM in 1998 in Madras Medical College, Chennai.
• His practice is dedicated to treating spinal/nerve and muscle/neuromuscular disorders. He also treats Parkinson's, strokes, neurological dysfunction, headaches, epilepsy and performs skull base surgery. Deep brain stimulation and brain mapping are his other areas of treatment too.

• Dr. Vijay Sankaran is a dynamic Neurosurgeon practicing successfully for more than 19 years.
• He holds expertise in Spinal stabilization procedures including artificial disc replacements, endoscopic spine surgery, stereotactic neurosurgery, neuronavigation systems, minimally invasive spinal surgery.
• After completing graduate studies from Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai in 1995, he pursued M.Ch. in Neurosurgery from The Tamilnadu Dr.MGR Medical University in 2002.
• He achieved training certification in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (MISS) in Munich, Germany. 
• He has worked in several Neurological centers in the UK including University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire. 
• He is actively associated with various organizations including the Neurological Society of India, TANS, The Society of British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS), NASS - North American Spine Society, Indian Medical Association (IMA), and British Medical Association, UK.
• He is a recipient of various awards and recognitions.
• He has several papers and publications to his credit.

• Dr. Chendilnathan B is a well-known Neurosurgeon in India, with a career spanning more than 25 years.
• He is a proficient member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and has written certain publications in international and national journals.
• He cleared FRCS and FRCS (Intercollegiate Neurosurgery) examination in England and was awarded by all four Royal Colleges of the United Kingdom for his achievement. 
• His keen interest lies in dealing with diverse neurosurgical disorders such as neurotrauma, Image-guided neurosurgery, neurooncology, paralysis, and peripheral nerve.