About Dr. T. Narasimha Rao
Dr. T. Narasimha Rao is a distinguished and top neurosurgeon in India, with over 36 years of extensive experience in the field. He is renowned for his exceptional skills in performing a wide array of complex neurosurgical procedures, including vascular surgeries for aneurysms and AVMs, intricate brain tumour resections, and advanced endoscopic surgeries for pituitary and intraventricular tumours. Dr. Rao’s commitment to patient care is underscored by his international fellowship in Advanced Microneurosurgery from Japan and continuous participation in global workshops. His dedication to clinical excellence and academic contributions makes him a leading neurosurgeon, highly respected for his expertise in both brain and spinal disorders.
Qualifications & Credentials
- MBBS
- MS
- M.Ch (Neuro Surgery)
- FAN (Fellowship in Advanced Microneurosurgery), Fujitha Health University, Japan (2005)
- Certificate courses in minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques (e.g., Destandau's Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy - 2006, 2008)
Areas of Expertise
- Brain Tumours (including skull base lesions)
- Pituitary Tumours
- Intraventricular Tumours
- Vascular Neurosurgery
- Endoscopic Neurosurgery
- Spinal Trauma & Degenerative Spine Surgery
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Vascular Surgeries (e.g., complex aneurysms, AVMs)
- Brain Tumour Surgeries (including skull base lesions)
- Endoscopic Surgeries (e.g., pituitary tumours, intraventricular tumours, arachnoid cysts)
- Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus
- Head Injury Management
- Spinal Trauma Surgeries
- Spinal Surgeries (e.g., disc prolapse, spinal listhesis, spinal fusions)
- Endoscopic Discectomy
- Epilepsy Surgeries
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. T. Narasimha Rao can be consulted
Professional Experience
- Sr. Consultant Neurosurgeon, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
- Consultant Neurosurgeon, Care Group Hospitals (May 2004 - August 2008)
- Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, NIMS, Hyderabad (6th May 2002 - 15th May 2004)
- Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Osmania Medical College & General Hospital, Hyderabad (20th July 1998 - 5th May 2002)
- Senior Residency, NIMS, Hyderabad (One year post-M.Ch.)
- Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Osmania Medical College & General Hospital.
- Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at NIMS, Hyderabad.
- Mentor for DNB students, guiding various research endeavours.
- Undertook a prestigious fellowship in Advanced Microneurosurgery in Japan, enhancing his surgical expertise.
- Pioneered in minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques.
- Conducted extensive research on spinal cord injuries, pituitary tumours, and cervical ossified posterior longitudinal ligament.
- Numerous scientific presentations and publications at national and international conferences.
Research & Publications
- Spinal subarachnoid cysticerosis, Neurology India, Vol. 43, p.63-64 (March 1995) [Co-author]
- Long segment cervico-dorsal intradural lipoma, Neurology India, Vol.45, P114 (1997)
- CSF orbitorrhoea with tension pneumocephalus and review of the literature, Neurology India, Vol.47, p-65-67 (March 1999)
- A case report of IVth ventricular cysticerosis cellulose [Abstract], Neurology India, Suppl. Vol.47, P86 (December 1999) [Co-author]
- Malignant cerebellar schwannoma mimicking tuberculoma, NIMS Proceedings
- Decompressing craniectomy for stroke: Indications and results, Neurol. India, 50 Suppl: s66-9 (2002 Dec) [Co-author]
- Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament and its Post-surgical Outcome Analysis, International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 8(3) (2020 March)
Patient Success Stories & Testimonials
- Successfully managed complex cases involving vascular surgeries for aneurysms and AVMs, restoring critical neurological function.
- Performed delicate endoscopic surgeries for pituitary and intraventricular tumours, leading to excellent patient outcomes with minimal invasion.
- Expertly conducted spinal trauma surgeries and intricate spinal fusions, improving mobility and quality of life for numerous patients.
Treatment Approach & Philosophy
Treatment Costs
| Treatment Type | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
| Brain Tumour Surgery | ₹3,50,000 - ₹15,00,000 | $4,200 - $18,000 |
| Vascular Surgery (Aneurysm/AVM) | ₹4,00,000 - ₹18,00,000 | $4,800 - $22,000 |
| Endoscopic Pituitary Tumour Surgery | ₹2,50,000 - ₹8,00,000 | $3,000 - $9,600 |
| Spinal Disc Prolapse Surgery (Discectomy) | ₹1,50,000 - ₹5,00,000 | $1,800 - $6,000 |
| Spinal Fusion Surgery | ₹3,00,000 - ₹10,00,000 | $3,600 - $12,000 |
| Epilepsy Surgery | ₹4,00,000 - ₹12,00,000 | $4,800 - $14,400 |














