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Dr. K. Karthik Kailash

Spine Surgeon

Dr. K. Karthik Kailash

Senior Consultant

25+ years of experience
DNB, MBBS
Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. K. Karthik Kailash

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Spinal Disc Herniation (Slipped Disc — Cervical & Lumbar)
    • Spinal Canal Stenosis
    • Scoliosis & Kyphosis (Spinal Deformity — including Paediatric)
    • Spinal Tumours (Primary & Metastatic)
    • Spinal Tuberculosis (Pott's Disease)
    • Vertebral Compression Fractures
    • Sciatica & Radiculopathy
    • Cervical Myelopathy
    • Spinal Cord Abscess
    • Degenerative Spine Disease

    Sub-specialties

    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MIS): Keyhole spinal surgery with reduced tissue damage, blood loss, and hospital stay — a primary reason patients seek Dr. Karthik Kailash as one of the best spine surgeons in Chennai, India.
    • Paediatric Spinal Deformity (Scoliosis & Kyphosis): Extensive experience in deformity correction for children and adolescents, a special clinical interest for which he is internationally recognised.
    • Spinal Tumour Surgery: Complex resection and reconstruction for primary and secondary spinal tumours — building his reputation as a go-to spine oncology surgeon in India.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Minimally Invasive Discectomy / Microdiscectomy
    • Spinal Fusion Surgery (PLIF, TLIF, ACDF)
    • Spinal Deformity Correction (Scoliosis / Kyphosis)
    • Vertebroplasty & Kyphoplasty (Percutaneous)
    • Spinal Tumour Resection & Reconstruction
    • Neck & Spine Biopsy (CT-Guided & Open)
    • Laminectomy / Laminoplasty for Stenosis
    • Anterior Cervical Discectomy & Fusion (ACDF)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India — 1987
    • D.Ortho (Diploma in Orthopaedics) — Madras Medical College, Chennai — post-MBBS
    • DNB (Orthopaedics / Orthopaedic Surgery) — National Board of Examinations via Madras Medical College — 1989
    • MCh (Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery) — Madras Medical College, Chennai — 1991

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Spine Surgery — United Kingdom (UK) — Advanced training in complex spinal deformity
    • Fellowship in Spine Surgery — United States of America (USA) — Minimally invasive spine techniques

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Tamil Nadu Medical Council — Registration No. 42528 (since 1987)
    • Medical Council of India (MCI) — Registered
    • Member — Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
    • President — Chennai Spine Society
    • Executive Committee Member — Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
    • Founding National Core Committee Member — Minimally Invasive Spine Society of India
    • Visiting Faculty — Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai — Professor & Head, Division of Spine Surgery (Present)
    • Apollo Spectra Hospitals, MRC Nagar, Chennai — Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon (Present)
    • SIMS Hospital (Saveetha Medical College), Chennai — Senior Consultant Ortho Spine Surgeon (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Madras Medical College, Chennai — MBBS, DNB & MCh Training — 1987–1991
    • Hindu Mission Hospital, Tambaram West, Chennai — Consultant Spine Surgeon (past)
    • Various fellowship training hospitals in UK and USA — Advanced Spine Surgery Fellowship

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor & Head — Division of Spine Surgery, Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai
    • Visiting Faculty — Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Chennai — Biomechanics & Spine Research
    • Lead Surgeon for Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu's treatment panel — 2009
    • UN/WHO Consultant — Established Referral Spinal Centre, Namibia, Southern Africa — 2012
    • Examiner — Exit Examination, Fellowship in Spine Surgery, India
    • Chairman & Chief Trustee — KK Spine Foundation (non-profit)

    Key Achievements

    • 36+ years of experience in orthopaedic and spine surgery
    • 40+ peer-reviewed publications; author of chapters in 5 medical textbooks
    • First to establish the Division of Spine Surgery at Sri Ramachandra University as a Centre of Excellence
    • UN/WHO Consultant — Southern Africa Spinal Centre setup (Namibia, 2012)
    • National Champion in Tennis (Men's over 55) — Member of Indian Tennis Team, World Master's Championships

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