Dr. G. Balamurali

Spine Surgeon

Dr. G. Balamurali

HOD

24+ years of experience

FRCS, MBBS, MD, MRCP
Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. G. Balamurali

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Chronic and acute back and neck pain
    • Slipped disc and degenerative spine conditions
    • Spinal cord tumours
    • Spinal deformities and scoliosis
    • Congenital paediatric spine conditions
    • Spinal injuries and spinal cord injury
    • Brachial plexus disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Keyhole and endoscopic surgical treatment of spinal conditions — sought by patients looking for a minimally invasive spine surgeon in Chennai.
    • Complex and Deformity Spine Surgery: Correction of spinal deformities and complex spinal conditions, valued by patients searching for the best spine surgeon in India.
    • Paediatric Spine Surgery: Surgical treatment of congenital and paediatric spinal conditions.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery
    • Spinal fusion and decompression
    • Spinal cord tumour surgery
    • Spinal deformity correction
    • Paediatric spine surgery
    • Brachial plexus (DREZ) lesioning

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Bangalore University, India
    • MD (UK) — University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • MRCS (Ed) — Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    • FRCS (Surgical Neurology) — United Kingdom
    • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — UK, USA and Switzerland
    • Fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery — UK and Switzerland

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Registered medical practitioner — India
    • Specialist in Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, India — Head of Spine Surgery and Senior Consultant Spine and Neurosurgeon, Present

    Past Affiliations

    • Advanced spine surgery training and practice in the United Kingdom (approximately 15 years)
    • University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom — MD
    • Bangalore University, India — MBBS

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Adjunct Professor, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, India
    • Active in training and mentoring spine surgery students in India
    • Founder of the RASTRA initiative (Rotary Aid for Spinal Treatment and Rehabilitation)

    Key Achievements

    • Over 26 years of experience in spine surgery and neurosurgery
    • Pioneer of minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery in India
    • Prof Alan Crockard International Travel Fellowship Award, Spine Section, American Association of Neurological Surgeons (2010)
    • RASTRA rehabilitation initiative recognised over multiple years by the Rotary District and the Lead India 2020 organisation

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