Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai – India
About Dr. Joy Varghese
Dr. Joy Varghese is a distinguished Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon with over two decades of experience in treating complex neurological conditions. He is widely recognized for his expertise in cerebrovascular surgery, interventional neuroradiology, and skull base procedures. His clinical practice integrates advanced microsurgical techniques with minimally invasive endovascular approaches to manage brain tumors, aneurysms, and spinal disorders. A pioneer in stroke intervention, he has been credited with performing landmark mechanical thrombectomy procedures in the region.
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MCh in Neurosurgery – University of Mumbai, Mumbai (2005)
- MS in General Surgery – Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal (2001)
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Thrissur (1994)
- Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology (FINR) – University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland (2011)
- Fellowship in Microvascular Surgery (FMVS)
- Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery (FSS)
- Registered Neurosurgeon – Medical Council of India (MCI)
- Member – Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Member – Society of Therapeutic Neurointerventionists (STNI)
- Member – Indian Society of Cerebrovascular Surgery (ISCVS)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Intracranial Aneurysms & Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
- Acute Ischemic Stroke (Large Vessel Occlusions)
- Skull Base Tumors (Meningiomas, Schwannomas)
- Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
- Trigeminal Neuralgia (Tic Douloureux)
- Spinal Intramedullary Tumors
- Hydrocephalus & Arachnoid Cysts
- Mechanical Thrombectomy & Stroke Intervention
- Aneurysm Coiling & Flow Diversion
- Microsurgical Clipping of Aneurysms
- Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
- Microvascular Decompression (MVD)
- Spinal Decompression & Fusion Surgery
- Carotid & Intracranial Stenting
Professional Experience
Current AffiliationSenior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Department of Neurosurgery, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, ChennaiPast Experience
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Global Health City (Gleneagles Global Hospitals), Chennai (2013–2015)
- Consultant Neurosurgeon, Lakeshore Hospital, Ernakulam (2011–2013)
- Fellow in Interventional Neuroradiology, University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland (2010–2011)
- Assistant Professor & Consultant, Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2009–2010)
- Consultant Neurosurgeon, Sudhendra Medical Mission Hospital, Kerala (2007–2009)
- Consultant Neurosurgeon, Sanjo Hospital, Kerala (2006–2007)
- Clinical Associate, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai (2002–2006)
Academic & Research Contributions
- Varghese, J. (2019). Jugular Foramen Lesions Diagnostic Dilemma – Schwannoma or Paraganglioma. Indonesian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2(3), 76-79.
- Varghese, J. (2017). Mechanical thrombectomy using Stent Retrievers in Acute Stroke. In Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons Surgical Manual.
- Varghese, J., et al. (2012). Arachnoid Cyst Associated with Painful Tic Convulsif. Journal of Clinical Neuroscience, 19(5).
- Varghese, J. (2005). Spinal Intramedullary Tumours. Progress in Clinical Neurosciences, 20.
- Varghese, J. (2005). Post Traumatic Facial Paralysis: Treatment Options & Strategies. Indian Journal of Neurotrauma, 2(1).
Awards & Recognitions
- Second Best Paper Award for "Factors affecting rupture of an aneurysm in patients with multiple intracranial aneurysms" at NEUROVASCON (2018)
- Invited Faculty to train neuro-interventionalists in mechanical thrombectomy at Changhai Hospital, Shanghai, China (2016)
- Recognized for performing the reversal of acute stroke in the youngest patient in the country via mechanical means (2013)
- Best Paper Award for "Clinical Outcome of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy" at the Bombay Hospital Trust Annual Research Meeting (2005)
- Founder & Past President, Kerala Academy of Traumatologists (KAT)
Frequently Asked Questions
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He treats hepatitis B/C, liver cirrhosis, NAFLD/NASH, liver cancer, and autoimmune liver diseases, with expertise in pre- and post-transplant management.
Dr. Joy Varghese appointments can be booked via the Cancer Rounds platform or Apollo Hospitals website for in-person or video consultations.
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients, including visa support, travel, and treatment coordination with Apollo Hospitals.
Services include visa help, airport pickup, translators, and lodging. Apollo and Cancer Rounds offer dedicated care teams for a smooth experience.
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