Dr. K. Selvakumar

About Dr. K. Selvakumar

Dr. K. Selvakumar (Kumaravelu Selvakumar) is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon in Chennai, India, with over 32 years of clinical experience. A pioneer in telemedicine and minimally invasive neurosurgery in India, he is recipient of the prestigious Cushing Award from Chicago University (USA) and currently serves as President of the Telemedicine Society of India.

32+ years of experience in neurosurgery
Best Doctor Award — MGR Medical University
Lifetime Achievement Award — Lions Club
Cushing Award (Neurosurgery) — Chicago University, U.S.A.
President — Telemedicine Society of India and Tamilnadu Telemedicine Society

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Recognised Indian medical school
MS (General Surgery) — Recognised Indian medical institution
MCh (Neurosurgery) — Recognised Indian medical institution

Fellowships & Special Training

Specialised training in Brain Tumour Surgery and Spine Surgery
Specialised training in Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
Specialised training in Microsurgery and Trauma Neurosurgery
Specialised training in Telemedicine and Telesurgery

Certifications & Accreditations

Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
Founder Member — Asian Congress of Neurosurgeons
Life Member — Neurological Society of India (NSI)
Executive Committee Member — International Society of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery
Member — Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Founder Member — Telemedicine Society of India

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Brain Tumours (Adult and Paediatric)
Spinal Cord Tumours
Cerebrovascular Disorders
Brain Trauma and Spine Trauma
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Hydrocephalus
Brain Haemorrhage
Cervical and Lumbar Disc Disease
Skull Base Tumours
Pituitary Tumours
Alzheimer's Disease (Surgical Component)

Sub-specialties

Brain Tumour Surgery: Microsurgical excision of complex brain tumours — making him a leading neurosurgeon specialist in Chennai, India.
Spine Surgery: Microsurgical disc surgery, spinal tumour excision, and decompression procedures.
Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery: Internationally recognised expertise.
Telemedicine in Neurosurgery: Pioneer of telemedicine practice in India.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Microsurgical Brain Tumour Resection (Craniotomy)
Spinal Cord Tumour Excision
Microsurgical Disc Surgery
CyberKnife Radiosurgery Coordination
Deep Brain Stimulation
Trauma Neurosurgery
Pituitary Tumour Surgery
Skull Base Surgery
Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery
Hydrocephalus Shunt Surgery
Brain Haemorrhage Management

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. K. Selvakumar can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre (SRMC), Porur, Chennai, India — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon (Present)

Past Affiliations

Multiple senior consultancy roles across leading Indian neurosurgery centres over more than three decades

Academic & Research Roles

President — Telemedicine Society of India
President — Tamilnadu Telemedicine Society
Member — Pan African E-Network Project, Government of India
Member — Task Force Committee, Ministry of Health, Government of India for Telemedicine
Active speaker at international neurosurgery conferences

Key Achievements

32+ years of clinical neurosurgery practice
Cushing Award (Neurosurgery) — Chicago University, U.S.A.
Best Doctor Award — MGR Medical University
Lifetime Achievement Award — Lions Club
Founder Member of Asian Congress of Neurosurgeons
Pioneer of telemedicine practice in India
Multilingual practitioner — fluent in English and Hindi

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Cushing Award (Neurosurgery) — Chicago University, U.S.A.
Best Doctor Award — MGR Medical University
Lifetime Achievement Award — Lions Club

Professional Memberships

Asian Congress of Neurosurgeons — Founder Member
Neurological Society of India (NSI) — Life Member
International Society of Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery — Executive Committee Member
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Telemedicine Society of India — Founder Member & President
Tamilnadu Telemedicine Society — President
Tamil Nadu Medical Council

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Multiple peer-reviewed publications and presentations on brain tumour surgery, spine surgery, neurotrauma, and telemedicine in neurosurgery. Specific journal citations not publicly indexed online.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Brain tumour surgery and microsurgery
Minimally invasive neurosurgery
Telemedicine and telesurgery
Spine surgery techniques

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Neurosurgery Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹2,500	$12 – $30
Brain Tumour Surgery (Craniotomy)	₹3,00,000 – ₹6,50,000	$3,600 – $7,800
Spinal Cord Tumour Excision	₹2,80,000 – ₹5,50,000	$3,360 – $6,600
Microsurgical Disc Surgery	₹1,80,000 – ₹3,50,000	$2,160 – $4,200
Pituitary Tumour Surgery	₹3,00,000 – ₹6,00,000	$3,600 – $7,200
CyberKnife Radiosurgery	₹3,50,000 – ₹6,50,000	$4,200 – $7,800

*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. K. Selvakumar use in Neurosurgeon treatment?

Dr. K. Selvakumar uses advanced operating microscopes, modern minimally invasive neurosurgery platforms, contemporary neuronavigation systems, CyberKnife radiosurgery coordination, and telemedicine for international second opinions.

2. What conditions does Dr. K. Selvakumar specialize in treating?

Dr. K. Selvakumar specialises in brain tumours, spinal cord tumours, cerebrovascular disorders, neurotrauma, trigeminal neuralgia, pituitary tumours, and skull base surgery — making him a leading neurosurgeon specialist in Chennai, India and best neurosurgeon doctor in India for brain tumour surgery and minimally invasive neurosurgery.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. K. Selvakumar?

Appointments with Dr. K. Selvakumar 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. K. Selvakumar?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. K. Selvakumar, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination. He is also a pioneer of telemedicine — pre-travel video consultations are seamless.

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. K. Selvakumar offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. K. Selvakumar can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for international patients seeking expert review of brain tumour, spine tumour, neurotrauma, or pituitary surgery cases from a senior Neurosurgeon in Chennai, India.

About Dr. K. Selvakumar