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Dr. Praveen Ankathi

Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Praveen Ankathi

Senior Consultant

11+ years of experience

MBBS, MCh, MS
Virinchi Hospital - India

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    OPD Schedule Of Dr. Praveen Ankathi

    Consultation Fees Rs. 900 /-
    Virinchi Hospital
    MON
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    TUE
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    WED
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    THU
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    FRI
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
    SAT
    11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Praveen Ankathi

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Gliomas, Meningiomas, Skull Base Tumours)
    • Pituitary Adenomas & Craniopharyngiomas
    • Vestibular Schwannoma & Trigeminal Schwannoma
    • Trigeminal Neuralgia
    • Brain Aneurysms & AVMs (Arteriovenous Malformations)
    • Parkinson's Disease & Dystonia (DBS Candidates)
    • Cervical Spine Disorders (AAD, Basilar Invagination, Odontoid Fracture, OPLL)
    • Craniovertebral Junction Disorders
    • Hydrocephalus
    • Head Injuries & Spine Trauma

    Sub-specialties

    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): 300+ DBS surgeries for Parkinson's disease, tremor, and dystonia — a trusted Neurosurgeon specialist in Hyderabad for functional and movement-disorder neurosurgery.
    • Skull Base & Endoscopic Neurosurgery: Expert in endoscopic trans-nasal pituitary tumour surgery, CSF rhinorrhoea repair, and skull base meningioma surgery — a best Neurosurgeon doctor in India for endoscopic and minimally invasive skull base approaches.
    • Complex Spine & CV Junction Surgery: Specialist in cervical spine and CV junction surgery (AAD, basilar invagination, OPLL) and spinal fixations for listhesis.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) Surgery
    • Endoscopic Trans-Nasal Pituitary Surgery
    • CSF Rhinorrhoea Repair
    • Brain Tumour Surgery (Glioma, Meningioma)
    • Skull Base Tumour Surgery
    • Brain Aneurysm Clipping
    • AVM Surgery
    • Complex Cervical Spine & CV Junction Surgery
    • Spinal Fixation & Listhesis Correction
    • Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy for Hydrocephalus

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
    • MCh (Neurosurgery) — Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, Telangana

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Advanced training in Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease & Dystonia
    • Training in Endoscopic Trans-Nasal Pituitary & Skull Base Surgery
    • Training in Complex Cervical Spine and Craniovertebral Junction Surgery
    • Brain Aneurysm and Neurovascular Surgery Training

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Telangana / Andhra Pradesh Medical Council Registration
    • Neurological Society of India — Member
    • Movement Disorder Society — Member
    • Telangana Neuroscientist Association — Member
    • Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon — Virinchi Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (Present)
    • Consultant — Gleneagles Hospital, L.B. Nagar, Hyderabad (Present)
    • Consultant — Thumbay New Life Hospital, Hyderabad (Present)
    • Consultant — Brain and Spine Center, Himayath Nagar, Hyderabad (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad — Associate Professor (until 2014)
    • Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad — Senior Resident, Department of Neurosurgery
    • Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada — MBBS

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Former Associate Professor — NIMS, Hyderabad
    • Organiser — Endoscopic Brain and Spine Surgeries Conference in Hyderabad, India
    • Conducted Head Injury Conference at NIMS Hyderabad
    • Participant and presenter — Skull Base Endoscopic Conferences
    • Presented 50+ papers at national and international conferences
    • Published peer-reviewed scientific papers; landmark article on aneurysm and research on gliomas

    Key Achievements

    • 10,000+ major brain and spinal cord surgeries performed
    • 300+ Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgeries in Parkinson's disease and dystonia
    • Former Associate Professor at NIMS Hyderabad (until 2014)
    • Landmark publication on brain aneurysm management
    • Invited speaker at multiple international skull base endoscopic conferences

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