Prashanth Multi Speciality Hospital, Chennai – India
About Dr Visvanathan Krishnaswamy
Dr. Visvanathan Krishnaswamy is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon with over 24 years of experience in functional neurosurgery, deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, tremors and dystonia, complex epilepsy surgery including intracranial monitoring and vagal nerve stimulation, spine surgery including artificial cervical disc replacement, neuro-oncology with ALA and Gliadel wafers, awake craniotomies, and surgery for intractable pain and spasticity. He is widely recognised as one of the top functional Neurosurgeons in India with UK fellowship training.
- 24+ years of experience as a Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon specialist in Chennai, India
- FRCS (Neuro. Surg) from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2009)
- Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery — Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK
- Clinical Fellow — Royal Preston Hospital, UK (2009)
- DNB Neurosurgery gold-standard training from Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), India, 1993–1997 (graduated 1999)
- DNB — General Surgery, National Board of Examinations, India, 2001–2004
- MRCS (UK) — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSE), United Kingdom, 2004
- DNB — Neurosurgery, National Board of Examinations, India, 2004–2008
- FRCS (Neuro. Surg) — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2009
Fellowships & Special Training
- Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery — Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK
- Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery — Royal Preston Hospital, UK, 2009
- Advanced Training at King's College Hospital, London, UK
- Specialised Training in Deep Brain Stimulation
- Specialised Training in Epilepsy Surgery (Resections, Intracranial Monitoring, VNS)
- Specialised Training in Neuro-Oncology (ALA, Gliadel wafers, Awake Craniotomies)
Certifications & Accreditations
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh — MRCS (2004), FRCS Neurosurgery (2009)
- Neurological Society of India — Member
- International League Against Epilepsy — Member
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Parkinson's Disease, Tremors & Dystonia
- Complex Epilepsy
- Brain Tumours (Adult & Paediatric)
- Spine Disorders & Artificial Cervical Disc Disease
- Intractable Pain & Spasticity
- Movement Disorders (Adult & Paediatric)
- Head Injury & Traumatic Brain Injury
- Skull Base Tumours
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Paediatric Neurosurgical Conditions
Sub-specialties
- Functional Neurosurgery & Deep Brain Stimulation: Life-changing DBS for Parkinson's, tremors, dystonia — a trusted Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon specialist Chennai India.
- Complex Epilepsy Surgery: Resections, intracranial monitoring, VNS — widely searched as the best Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon doctor India.
- Neuro-Oncology: ALA, Gliadel wafers, awake craniotomies.
- Spinal Surgery: Artificial cervical disc surgery and complex spine.
- Surgery for Intractable Pain and Spasticity: Advanced neuromodulation.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease
- DBS for Tremors and Dystonia
- Epilepsy Surgery (Resections)
- Intracranial Epilepsy Monitoring
- Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS) Insertion
- Awake Craniotomy
- ALA-Guided Brain Tumour Resection
- Gliadel Wafer Implantation
- Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery
- Decompressive Craniectomy
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research, Chennai — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Present
- Be Well Hospital, Poonamalle, Chennai — Neurosurgeon, Present
- Neurokrish, 12/14 2nd Cross Street, Seethammal Extension (Opposite SIET College), Teynampet, Chennai — Neurosurgeon, Present
Past Affiliations
- MIOT International, Chennai — Neurosurgical Team (decompressive craniectomy and trauma care)
- SRM Institute for Medical Sciences, Chennai — Consultant Neurosurgeon
- Walton Centre for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Liverpool, UK — Functional Neurosurgery Fellowship
- King's College Hospital NHS Trust, London, UK — Advanced Training
- Royal Preston Hospital, UK — Clinical Fellow in Neurosurgery, 2009
- Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences, Prasanthigram — Senior Resident in Neurosurgery, 2004–2008
- Sundaram Medical Foundation, Chennai — Resident, 2001–2004
- Achanta Lakshmipathi Neurosciences Centre, Voluntary Health Services — Resident in Neurosurgery, 1999–2000
Academic & Research Roles
- Part of research team — Diabetic Foot Collaborative Project (Sundaram Medical Foundation and IIT Chennai)
- Joint project — Centre for Medical Electronics, Anna University, Chennai (Near-infrared spectroscopy in detection of intracranial hematomas)
- Thesis — Tension-free myofascial slide repair for incisional hernias (DNB General Surgery)
- Member — Neurological Society of India and International League Against Epilepsy
Key Achievements
- 24+ years of clinical experience in neurosurgery
- FRCS (Neuro. Surg) from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2009)
- Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery at Walton Centre, Liverpool, UK
- One of the top functional neurosurgeons in India
- Head of Neurosurgery role at a leading institution
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- FRCS (Neuro. Surg) — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2009)
- MRCS (UK) — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2004)
Professional Memberships
- Neurological Society of India
- International League Against Epilepsy
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council
- Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Near-infrared spectroscopy in the detection of intracranial hematomas (joint project with Centre for Medical Electronics, Anna University, Chennai).
- Thesis — Tension-free myofascial slide repair for incisional hernias (submitted for DNB General Surgery).
- Diabetic Foot Collaborative Project — Research team member (Sundaram Medical Foundation and IIT, Chennai).
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Functional neurosurgery (DBS, epilepsy surgery)
- Neuro-oncology (ALA, Gliadel, awake craniotomy)
- Artificial cervical disc surgery
- Surgery for intractable pain and spasticity
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery Consultation | ₹1,200 – ₹2,500 | $15 – $30 |
| Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's | ₹10,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 | $12,000 – $24,000 |
| Epilepsy Surgery (incl. Intracranial Monitoring) | ₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | $4,800 – $12,000 |
| Vagal Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Insertion | ₹6,50,000 – ₹12,00,000 | $7,800 – $14,400 |
| Awake Craniotomy (Brain Tumour) | ₹4,00,000 – ₹9,00,000 | $4,800 – $10,800 |
| Artificial Cervical Disc Surgery | ₹2,80,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $3,360 – $7,200 |
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Visvanathan Krishnaswamy use in Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon treatment?
Dr. Visvanathan Krishnaswamy uses the most advanced neurosurgical technologies including deep brain stimulation (DBS) programming systems for Parkinson's, tremors, and dystonia, complex epilepsy surgery platforms with intracranial monitoring and VNS, ALA and Gliadel wafer-guided brain tumour resection, awake craniotomy infrastructure, artificial cervical disc platforms, and surgery for intractable pain and spasticity. Remote second opinions are available for international patients.
2. What conditions does Dr. Visvanathan Krishnaswamy specialize in treating?
Dr. Visvanathan Krishnaswamy specialises in Parkinson's disease, tremors, dystonia, complex epilepsy, brain tumours (adult and paediatric), spine disorders with artificial cervical disc, intractable pain, spasticity, movement disorders, head injury, skull base tumours, and paediatric neurosurgical conditions. He is a trusted Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon specialist Chennai India, and Dr. Visvanathan Krishnaswamy doctor reviews highlight his FRCS (Neuro. Surg) Edinburgh and Walton Centre Liverpool fellowship as the best Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon doctor India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Visvanathan Krishnaswamy?
Appointments with Dr. Visvanathan Krishnaswamy can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Visvanathan Krishnaswamy?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Visvanathan Krishnaswamy, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Visvanathan Krishnaswamy offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking to review their Parkinson's, epilepsy, brain tumour, spine, or movement disorder diagnosis with an expert Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon specialist in Chennai, India.
