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Dr. Vijay Sankaran

Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Vijay Sankaran

Joint Director & Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery

27+ years of experience

MBBS, MS, MCh
SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai - India

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Vijay Sankaran Specializes In

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    Brain Tumours Glioma Haemangioblastoma Medulloblastoma Meningioma Pituitary Gland Tumours Pineal Region Tumours Spinal Cord Tumours

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Vijay Sankaran

    Major Conditions Treated:
    • Brain & spinal cord tumours 
    • Degenerative spine disorders (disc herniation, stenosis) 
    • Epilepsy & pediatric neurological conditions 
    • Traumatic brain & spinal injuries 
    • Vascular malformations (AVMs, aneurysms) 
    Sub‑specialties:
    • Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (MISS) 
    • Artificial disc replacements & spinal stabilization 
    • Stereotactic and endoscopic neurosurgery 
    • Image‑guided neuronavigation 
    • Paediatric neurosurgery 
    • Epilepsy surgical interventions 
    Advanced Procedures Performed:
    • Molecular & neuronavigation-guided tumor resections 
    • Endoscopic brain and spine surgeries 
    • Deep brain stimulation & epilepsy focus resections 
    • Spinal fusion, artificial disc implantation 
    • Craniotomy, cranioplasty, burr-hole surgery 
    • Complex pediatric neuro corrections 

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees:
    • MBBS – Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, India
    • MS
    • M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) – Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College/ Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai, India
    Fellowships & Special Training:
    • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (MISS) – Munich, Germany
    • Training in Stereotactic Neurosurgery – Hope Hospital, Manchester, UK
    Certifications & Accreditations:
    • Panel Member – FRCS (Neurosurgery), Royal College of Surgeons, UK
    • Licensed Neurosurgeon – Medical Council of India & UK GMC (General Medical Council)

    Professional Experience

    Current Hospital Affiliation:
    • Joint Director & Senior Consultant – Neurosurgery, SIMS Hospital, Chennai 
    UK Training & Experience:
    • University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire – Associate Specialist (2009–2013) 
    • Royal Preston Hospital – Neurosurgeon, UK 
    • Hope Hospital, Manchester – Neurosurgical work experience 
    Key Achievements:
    • Pioneered the use of MISS techniques in South India 
    • Past FRCS Neurosurgery examiner for Royal College of Surgeons (2011) 

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