Best Neurologists & Neurosurgeons in Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, India

• 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. N. Sekar is one of the best-known and most experienced Vascular and Endovascular Surgeons.
• He has more than 45 years of experience in this field.
• He specializes in performing Vascular Surgery, Head and Neck Tumor Embolization, Intra-Arterial Thrombolysis, etc.
• Dr. Sekar completed his MBBS in 1976 from MS in General Surgery in 1979 from JIPMER.
• He also did an MCh in Vascular Surgery from Madras Medical College in 1988 and earned a Fellowship from Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Arizona, and Royal Perth Hospital, Perth, Australia.
• He is an active member of the European Society of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery, the Society for Vascular Surgery - USA, and the Venous Association of India.

• Dr. Prithika Chary is a well-renowned and experienced Neurosurgeon with more than 45 years of experience in this field.
• She is the first and only lady in India to be qualified and practice as both a Neurophysician and a Neurosurgeon, and she has successfully treated more than 25,000 patients till now.
• Her area of expertise lies in treating brain-related disorders like stroke, epilepsy, dementia, parkinsonism, developmental delay in children, speech disorders, and aphasiology.
• Dr. Prithika completed her MBBS in 1971 and MD in Internal Medicine in 1974 from Govt. Madras Medical College, Madras.
• After this, she also did DM in Neurology in 1978 from Govt. Madras Medical College, Madras, and Ph.D in Neurology in 1981 from the University of Madras, Madras.
• She also earned an MNAMS in Neurology in 1989, Conferred by the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, and an MCh in Neurosurgery in 1990 from Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai.
• She is a pioneer in Epilepsy surgery and has treated over 100 patients since 1998.
• She is an active member of the Neurological Society of India, the Indian Academy of Neurology, the Indian Epilepsy Society, the Indian Epilepsy Association, and the Diabetic Association of India.

• Dr. Vigneshwar Ravisankar is a neurosurgeon with 8+ years of experience.
• He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCSE), Neurological Society of India (NSI) and Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS).
• He completed MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, DNB in General Surgery from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi and MCh in Neurosurgery from Madras Medical College, Chennai.
• His areas of expertise include neuro-oncology, neuro-vascular, skull base and spine surgery.
• He completed his neurosurgery training from prestigious hospitals.
• Dr. Ravisankar has worked with renowned neurosurgeons of India.

• Dr. K. Shyam Sundar is a well-renowned and leading Neurosurgeon with an experience of more than 24 years.
• His area of expertise lies in Brain Aneurysm Coiling, Spinal and Cerebral Tumor Embolization, Deep Brain Stimulation, Brain Arteriovenous Fistula Embolization, and Brain Aneurysm Treatment.
• Dr. Shyam completed his MBBS in 1999 and MS in General Surgery in 2003 from Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai.
• After this, he earned an MCh in Neurosurgery from Madurai Medical College in 2007.
• He also did a Fellowship in Functional and Epilepsy Surgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad.
• He is an active member of the Neurological Society of India, the European Association of Neurosurgical Societies, and the Andhra Pradesh Neuroscientists Association.

• Dr. Bhuvaneshwari Rajendran is a well-known Neurologist with an experience of more than 12 years in this field.
• Her area of expertise lies in treating Neuromuscular disorders, Stroke, Epilepsy, Neuroinflammation, Dementia, etc.
• Dr. Bhuvaneshwari completed her MBBS from Dr. B R Ambedkar Medical College in 1999. After this, she did MRCP (UK) from the Royal College of Physicians UK & General Medical Council in 2007.
• She also earned a CCT in Clinical Neurophysiology from the Royal College of Physicians UK in 2012.
• She is an active member of the General Medical Council (GMC), UK, the Royal College of Medicine, London, the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, India, and the Indian Academy of Neurology.

• Dr. Venkatraman Karthikeayan is a well-known Neurologist with an experience of more than 10 years.
• His area of expertise lies in the treatment of Parkinson's Diseases (Deep Brain Stimulation and Apornorphier), Botulinum Toxin for Dystonia and Spasticity, Cranial Blocks for Headache, Stroke Management, etc.
• Dr. Venkatraman completed his MBBS in 2010 and MD in General Medicine in 2014 from The TamilNadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU).
• He also did DM in Neurology from Madras Medical College, Tamil Nadu, in 2017.
• Dr. Venkatraman earned a Fellowship in Neuroimmunology and Advanced therapeutics in Parkinson's disease from NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK.

• Dr. Sivarajan Thandeeswaran is a leading and skilled Neurologist with more than 15 years of experience.
• His core competencies lie in Neuro-rehabilitation, Neuro-intensive care, Stroke prevention, Neurodegenerative disorders, etc.
• Dr. Sivarajan completed his MBBS from Rajah Muthiah Medical College in 1999. After this, he did a Fellowship MRCP in Stroke Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians London in 2006.
• He is associated with many medical societies, including the European Stroke Organisation, the British Geriatrics Society, and the International Headache Society.
• His keen area of interest resulted in the publication of numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals.

• For 6+ years, Dr. Arunkumar Karthikayan has been a practising Neurosurgeon.
• He specializes in Advanced Endoscopic Skull & Vascular Surgery, Ventriculoperitoneal & Thecoperitoneal Shunts, Decompressive Craniectomy, Supratentorial Meningiomas, Low Grade & High-Grade Gliomas and Temporal Lobectomy.
• He is an expert in open and advanced Endoscopic Skull Base and Vascular Neurosurgery.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Society and the Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Arunkumar Karthikayan has completed his MBBS and MS (General Surgery) from the JIPMER, Pondicherry, India.
• He obtained his M.Ch (Neurosurgery) from the Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.
• He is the author of various papers and publications.
• Dr. Arunkumar Karthikayan is well-versed in Tamil and English.

Dr. Mohan Sampathkumar is a renowned Neurosurgeon with an exceptional career of over 54 years. He has dedicated his life to providing unparalleled neurosurgical care, offering hope and life-altering outcomes to generations of patients with complex brain and spinal conditions.

Why Choose Dr. Sampathkumar?

• Unmatched Expertise in Neurosurgery: With over 54 years of experience, Dr. Sampathkumar possesses a depth of diagnostic and surgical expertise unmatched in the field.
• A Legacy of Surgical Excellence: His extensive expertise covers a broad range of neurological conditions, from complex brain tumours to critical spinal injuries. He has also successfully performed over 1,000 complex procedures, providing the most effective and safest treatments for his patients.
• Comprehensive Neurological and Spinal Care: Dr. Sampathkumar provides holistic care to a broad range of conditions, including Deep Brain Stimulation, Brain Hemorrhage Management, Brain Tumour Surgery, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, Spinal Cord Surgery, Cranioplasty, and Craniotomy.
• Distinguished Academic Foundation: He earned his MBBS in 1971 and his specialist qualification, MS in Neuro Surgery, in 1979, both from the prestigious Madras University.