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Dr. Aniruddh. K. Purohit

Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Aniruddh. K. Purohit

Senior Consultant

22+ years of experience

MBBS, MCh, MS
Aster Prime Hospital, Hyderabad - India

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Aniruddh. K. Purohit Specializes In

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    Brain Tumours Glioma Haemangioblastoma Medulloblastoma Meningioma Pineal Region Tumours Pituitary Gland Tumours Spinal Cord Tumours

    OPD Schedule Of Dr. Aniruddh. K. Purohit

    Consultation Fees Rs. 900 /-
    Aster Prime Hospital, Hyderabad
    MON
    01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    TUE
    01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    WED
    01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    THU
    01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    FRI
    01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
    SAT
    01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Aniruddh. K. Purohit

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Cerebral Palsy & Injury-Related Spasticity, Dystonia
    • Brain Haemorrhage
    • Brain Tumours
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Head Injuries
    • Seizures (Epilepsy / Fits)
    • Spinal Injuries
    • Spinal Anomalies (ACM, Syrinx)
    • Spinal Tumours
    • Spondylosis (Cervical & Lumbar / Neck and Back Pain)
    • Spinal Disc Prolapse (Sciatica, Brachalgia)
    • Peripheral Nerve Injuries & Neuropathy / Entrapment

    Sub-specialties

    • Cerebral Palsy & Spasticity Surgery: Globally recognised pioneer who invented unique surgical methods to relieve spasticity and dystonia in cerebral palsy — making him a sought-after neurosurgery specialist in Hyderabad India for international patients seeking the best CP and dystonia surgeon in India.
    • Spine Surgery: Comprehensive management of spinal injuries, anomalies (ACM, syrinx), tumours, spondylosis and disc prolapses.
    • Brain & Skull Base Neurosurgery: Brain tumour, brain haemorrhage, hydrocephalus, head injury and epilepsy surgery.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (Spasticity Relief in CP)
    • Brain Tumour Resection (Skull Base, Glioma, Meningioma)
    • Brain Aneurysm & Vascular Malformation Treatment
    • Brain Haemorrhage Surgery
    • Hydrocephalus / VP Shunt Surgery
    • Head Injury Management
    • Epilepsy Surgery
    • Cervical & Lumbar Spine Surgery
    • Spinal Tumour Resection
    • Spinal Disc Prolapse Surgery (Microdiscectomy)
    • Spinal Fixation
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Carpal Tunnel & Entrapment Neuropathy Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS, RNT Medical College, Rajasthan University, Udaipur, India, 1980
    • MS (General Surgery), RNT Medical College, Rajasthan University, Udaipur, India, 1983
    • MCh (Neurosurgery), Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, India, 1987

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Senior Resident in Neurosurgery, SCTIMST, Trivandrum, 1985–1987
    • Senior Resident in Neurosurgery, Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi, 1984
    • Senior Resident at NIMS, Hyderabad (post-MCh), since 1988
    • Specialised expertise in cerebral palsy spasticity/dystonia surgery (pioneer)

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Telangana State Medical Council – Registered Specialist
    • Neurological Society of India – Active Member
    • American Academy on Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM), USA – Active Member
    • Spinal Cord Society – Active Member
    • Languages: English, Hindi, Telugu

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Aster Prime Hospital, Plot Number 4, Satyam Theatre Road, Ameerpet, Hyderabad, India — Senior Consultant Neuro and Spine Surgeon, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, India — Professor and Head, Department of Neurosurgery, 1988–2017 (29 years)
    • SCTIMST, Trivandrum, India — Senior Resident in Neurosurgery, 1985–1987
    • Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, Delhi, India — Senior Resident, Neurosurgery, 1984
    • R.P.S.C., Rajasthan, India — Civil Assistant Surgeon, 1984
    • Various hospitals in Mumbai, Jaipur and other Indian cities — Visiting Consultant

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Former Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at NIMS, Hyderabad (1988–2017)
    • Founder member of multiple medical societies including Indian Family of CP and Indian Academy of Cerebral Palsy
    • Author of multiple books, papers and talks on cerebral palsy globally
    • Active member: AACPDM (USA), Neurological Society of India, AP Neuroscientist Association, Indian Association for Medical Informatics, Spinal Cord Society
    • Advisory member of the math at Hampi (Sree Sree Jagadguru Shankaracharya)

    Key Achievements

    • 40 years of practice as Neurosurgeon (since 1985)
    • 29 years as Professor and Head of Neurosurgery at NIMS Hyderabad (1988–2017)
    • Pioneer in cerebral palsy spasticity/dystonia surgery — invented unique methods
    • One Lakh Yen Cash Award for special lecture on rhizotomy at Nippon Medical School, Tokyo, Japan, 1992
    • Vaidya Ratna title from Sree Sree Jagadguru Shankaracharya
    • Medscape India National Award (2013); Bhagwan Dhanwantari Sadbhavana Puraskar (2000)

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