Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai – India
About Dr. G. Sudhir
Dr. G. Sudhir is a globally recognised Senior Ortho Spine Surgeon based in Chennai, India, with 13+ years of experience in advanced minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery. As a leading Spine Surgeon in Chennai, India, he is celebrated for All India First Rank in DNB Orthopaedics, multiple gold medals, and international fellowships in the UK and Germany.
- 13+ years of clinical experience in spine and orthopaedic surgery
- All India First Rank in DNB Orthopaedics, 2011 — Dr. Balu Sankaran Gold Medal
- FNB Spine Surgery — Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (Best Outgoing Fellow)
- International fellowships at Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, UK and St. Anna's Hospital, Germany
- Single-author of the textbook "Encyclopedia of Orthopaedic Classifications" (320 pages)
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Thoothukudi Government Medical College, The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU), Tamil Nadu, India, 2007
- DNB (Orthopaedics) — Ganga Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India, 2011 (All India First Rank)
- MNAMS (Orthopaedics) — National Academy of Medical Sciences, India, 2012
- PhD (Pursuing) — Research on cell-signalling pathways in ligamentum flavum hypertrophy in lumbar canal stenosis
Fellowships & Special Training
- FNB (Spine Surgery) — Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India (the only National Board-certified Spine Surgery degree in India; Best Outgoing Fellow)
- Spine Surgery Fellowship — Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, United Kingdom
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery Fellowship — St. Anna's Hospital, Germany
- Certified AO Spine International Faculty
Certifications & Accreditations
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
- Life Member — Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
- Life Member — Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (TNOA)
- Life Member — Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI), Member of Social Work Committee
- Life Member — AO Spine; Asia Pacific Delegate Council Member
- Life Member — AO Trauma
- Member — North American Spine Society
- Member — National Academy of Medical Sciences
- Member — Indian Medical Association (IMA), Delhi Medical Association (DMA), Delhi Spine Society
- Secretary — Chennai Ortho Spine Society
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Cervical and Lumbar Disc Prolapse
- Lumbar Canal Stenosis and Ligamentum Flavum Hypertrophy
- Spinal Deformities (Scoliosis, Kyphosis)
- Degenerative Spine Disease and Spondylosis
- Spinal Infections and Tuberculosis of the Spine
- Spinal Tumours
- Spinal Trauma and Fractures
- Sacropelvic Instability and Spondylolisthesis
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Sub-specialties
- Endoscopic and Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS): Specialist in endoscopic discectomy, MIS-TLIF, and tubular access — making him a top Spine Surgeon specialist Chennai, India for the best Spine Surgery doctor in India experience.
- Spinal Deformity Correction: Performs scoliosis correction, complex reconstructions, and posterior vertebral column resection.
- Spinal Innovations and Research: Active research on biomechanics, lumbar disc nutrition, and 3D-printed spinal implants.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery (Cervical and Lumbar)
- Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (MIS-TLIF)
- Microdiscectomy and Tubular Discectomy
- Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Fusion
- Scoliosis and Kyphosis Correction
- Posterior Vertebral Column Resection
- Lumbopelvic Fixation
- Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
- Spinal Tumour Excision and Stabilisation
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Sooriya Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India — Senior Consultant, Ortho Spine Surgery (Present)
- Sundaram Medical Foundation, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India — Senior Spine Surgeon (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India — Consultant, Spine Surgery (Past)
- Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi, India — FNB Spine Surgery Fellow (Past)
- Ganga Hospital and Research Centre, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India — DNB Orthopaedics Trainee (Past)
Academic & Research Roles
- Single Author — Textbook: "Encyclopedia of Orthopaedic Classifications" (320 pages)
- Author — Chapter "Implant Analysis on the Lumbar Vertebrae using Finite Element Method" in Advances in 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Technologies (Springer)
- Invited Faculty — 2nd and 3rd Gangaram Spine Course, New Delhi
- International Speaker — World Spine Essay 2019, Xi'an, China; ASSICON, MISSICON, IOACON, TNOACON, DOACON
- Recipient of SERB CRG Award by SERB, Government of India, 2023
- Recipient of AO Spine Asia Pacific Research Grant Award 2017 and AO Spine Startup Research Grant Award 2021
Key Achievements
- 13+ years of clinical experience in spine and orthopaedic surgery
- All India First Rank in DNB Orthopaedics, 2011
- Best Outgoing Fellow, FNB Spine Surgery, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, 2015
- Multiple gold medals from IOA, TNOA, and ASSI conferences
- Best Innovation Award — Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of India Conference, 2024
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Best Innovation Award — Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of India Conference (MISSICON), 2024
- SERB CRG Award — Science and Engineering Research Board, Government of India, 2023
- Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association President's Appreciation Award
- Prof. Ramanathan Gold Medal — TNOA Conference
- Prof. Vyagareswaradu Gold Medal — TNOA Conference 2017
- AO Spine Startup Research Grant Award — AO Spine Switzerland, 2021
- AO Spine Asia Pacific Research Grant Award — AO Spine Switzerland, 2017
- Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association Foreign Fellowship Award, 2017
- Dr. Shrivastava Gold Medal — Best Paper in IOA Conference (IOACON), 2011
- Dr. Asis Mukherjee Gold Medal — Best Outgoing FNB Spine Surgery Fellow, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, 2015
- Dr. Balu Sankaran Gold Medal — All India First Rank in DNB Orthopaedics, 2011
- Winner — All India Orthopaedic Quiz, 2011
- Best Paper Award — Delhi Orthopaedic Association Conference, 2014
- Best Poster Award — Association of Spine Surgeons of India Conference (ASSICON), Pune, 2015
- Best Poster Award — Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of India Conference (MISSICON), New Delhi, 2016
Professional Memberships
- AO Spine (Life Member; Asia Pacific Delegate Council Member)
- AO Trauma (Life Member)
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) — Life Member; Social Work Committee
- Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) — Life Member
- Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (TNOA) — Life Member
- North American Spine Society
- National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS)
- Delhi Spine Society, Delhi Medical Association, Indian Medical Association, Tamil Nadu Medical Council
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Sudhir G et al. "Lumbopelvic Fixation — A Surgical Armamentarium for Lumbosacral Instability." Presentation, World Spine Essay (WSE) 2019, Xi'an, China.
- Sudhir G et al. "Prevalence and Risk Factors for Low Back Ache in 1355 Young Indian Adults — A Cross-sectional Study." Presentation, Spine Week 2016, Singapore.
- Sudhir G et al. "Preoperative Transarterial Embolisation of Spinal Tumours — Our Experience." Poster Presentation, Spine Week 2016, Singapore.
- Sudhir G et al. "Sacral Insufficiency Fractures Mimicking Lumbar Spine Pathology." Presentation, ASSICON, Pune, 2015.
- Sudhir G et al. "Analysis of Clinical and Radiological Outcome of Modified Mini-Open Versus Open Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion." Poster, MISSICON, New Delhi, 2016.
- Sudhir G. "Encyclopedia of Orthopaedic Classifications." Single-author textbook, 320 pages.
- Sudhir G. "Implant Analysis on the Lumbar Vertebrae using Finite Element Method." Chapter in Advances in 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing Technologies (Springer).
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Cell-signalling pathways in ligamentum flavum hypertrophy and lumbar canal stenosis (PhD research)
- Endoscopic and minimally invasive spine surgery outcomes
- 3D printing and additive manufacturing in spinal implant design
- Sacropelvic biomechanics and lumbosacral instability
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Spine Surgery Consultation | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 | $12 – $30 |
| Lumbar Microdiscectomy | ₹1,80,000 – ₹3,50,000 | $2,160 – $4,200 |
| Endoscopic Spine Surgery | ₹2,50,000 – ₹5,00,000 | $3,000 – $6,000 |
| MIS-TLIF (Single-Level) | ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $3,600 – $7,200 |
| Cervical Disc Replacement | ₹3,50,000 – ₹6,50,000 | $4,200 – $7,800 |
| Scoliosis Correction Surgery | ₹4,50,000 – ₹9,00,000 | $5,400 – $10,800 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. G. Sudhir use in Spine Surgery treatment?
Dr. G. Sudhir uses contemporary, evidence-based diagnostic and treatment platforms relevant to Spine Surgery, alongside hospital-grade imaging and minimally invasive techniques where indicated. International patients can also access remote second opinions and pre-travel video consultations via Cancer Rounds.
2. What conditions does Dr. G. Sudhir specialize in treating?
As a leading Spine Surgery specialist in Chennai, India, Dr. G. Sudhir treats a wide range of conditions in their field — making them a strong choice for international and Indian patients seeking the best Spine Surgery doctor in India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. G. Sudhir?
Appointments with Dr. G. Sudhir 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. G. Sudhir?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. G. Sudhir, 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. G. Sudhir offer second opinions for Spine Surgery cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis with an expert Spine Surgery specialist in Chennai, India.
