Dr M Balamurugan

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Dr M Balamurugan

Neurosciences :

Experience: 30+ Years

Education: DNB, FAANS, FRCS (Glasgow)

English Hindi Telugu Tamil

08:00 -16:00 Mon - Sat

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About Dr M Balamurugan

Dr. Balamurugan M is a distinguished neurosurgeon based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with an impressive 30 years of extensive experience in the field. Renowned for his expertise in neurosurgical procedures, he specializes in treating complex conditions such as brain tumors, spine tumors, cervical disc prolapse, and hydrocephalus, alongside managing cerebral clots and bleeding in the brain. Dr. Balamurugans surgical proficiency extends to treating slipped discs and performing intricate spinal surgeries for both children and adults. Over his illustrious career, he has successfully conducted more than 15,000 neurosurgical operations, achieving a remarkable success rate of over 95%. His technical skills encompass a wide range of procedures including craniotomy, laminectomy, spinal stabilization, and stereotactic procedures, such as biopsies and deep brain stimulation electrode implantation.

A prolific contributor to the medical community, Dr. Balamurugan has authored numerous research papers and is a respected member of various prestigious medical organizations. He is a LIFE MEMBER of the Neurological Society of India, Neurosurgical Society of India, and Neurotrauma Society of India, among others. Globally, he holds international memberships with the American Association of Neurological Surgeons and the European Academy of Neurosurgeons.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Balamurugan actively participates in the academic sphere as an Executive Committee Member of the Asian Congress of Neurosurgeons and has played a pivotal role in developing best practice guidelines for young neurosurgeons. His qualifications include an MBBS, DNB in Neurosurgery, and FRCS from Glasgow, complemented by a fellowship from the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons. Fluent in English, Tamil, and Hindi, Dr. Balamurugan is not only a skilled surgeon but also a compassionate caregiver, dedicated to improving the lives of his patients.

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Experience

Oncology: >12,000 cases

Hydrocephalus: >2,500 cases

Cervical spine: >10,000 cases

Craniovertebral junction: >200 cases

Cerebrovascular: >2000 cases

Special interest

Neuro-oncology

Hydrocephalus

Cervical spine

Craniovertebral junction

Cerebrovascular

Memberships

Life member Neurological society of India

Life member Neurosurgical society of India

Life member Neurotrauma society of India

Associate member in American Association of neurological surgeons

International member in Congress of neurological surgeons

Member of Movement disorder society, USA

Member of European academy of neurosurgeons

Member of Asian conference of neurological surgeons

Member of Asian Australasian congress of neurological surgeons

Member of World federation of neurological surgeons

Associate member of Indian society of pediatric neurosurgery

Awards & Achievements

Congress Of Neurosurgical Tools And Techniques, Nagoya, Japan, April 2000.

International Symposium On Arteriovenous Malformations, Tokyo, Japan, April 2000.

3rd Asian Conference Of Neurological Surgeons, Nagoya, Japan, November 2000.

12th Australian Movement Disorder Society Meeting, University Of Sydney, Sydney, March 2001.

4th Asian Conference Of Neurological Surgeons, Hong Kong, China, October 2002.

5th Asian Conference of Neurological Surgeons, Jakarta, Indonesia, August 2003.

2nd Consensus Meeting on Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Prague, Czech Republic, 2008

4th Consensus Meeting on Preventing Shunt Infections, Istanbul, Turkey, 2010

Bio-Medical Engineering Conference – Twins Univ, Tokyo, Japan.

Neuro-Rehabilitation Meeting, Zurich, Switzerland, Dec. 2012.

Young Neurosurgeons Update – Leiden University, Netherlands, October 2014.

Asian Society of Cervical Spine Surgery – Annual Conference – Istanbul, Turkey – November 2014

Hydrocephalus Update And Consensus Meeting, Le Locle, France, April, 2015

World Spine Society Meeting, Bali, Indonesia, June 2015

Wfns, Rome, 2015

Asian Congress of Neurosurgeons, Surabaya, Indonesia, March 2016

Ismins, Cairo, Egypt, 2016

Ismins, Tokyo, Japan, 2017

Spine Society of India Annual Conference – Chennai – Oct 2012 – Topic – Preventing Complications in Cervical Spine Surgery.

Invited Talk – Stereotactic Procedures In Neurosurgery. 1st Neuro-Ophthalmology Conference, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai, India 2002.

Chairperson For A Session On “Intra-Operative Aneurysm Rupture Management” – 4th Asian Conference Of Neurological Surgeons, Hong Kong, China, October 2002.

Operative Demonstration Faculty – Spine Microsurgery Workshop – Sri Ramachandra Medical College And Research Institute, Chennai, India 2003.

Invited Talk –– June 2012,

Invited Talk – Neuro Spine Society Of India Annual Conference – Chennai – Oct 2012 – Topic –Cervical Total Disc Replacement – Standard Or Hype.

Invited Talk – Neuro Hyderabad Neuro Club – Surgery For Hydrocephalus -

Adenomas Bangalore Neuro Club – Challenges In Hydrocephalus Management

Invited Talk – Neurological Surgeons Society Of India – March 2013 – Jaipur – Topic – Preventing Shunt Infection In Hydrocephalus

Invited Talk – Luncheon Seminar – Icp Monitoring In The Head Injured – Evidence Based Approach And Preventing Complications – National Neuro-Trauma Conference - January 2013

Invited Talk – 1st Neuro-Endoscopic Meeting On Anterior And Middle Cranial Fossa Surgery – Chennai, April 2013 – Peri-Operative Management Of Pituitary Conference – Guwahati – 2013.

Invited Talk – Association Of Radiation Oncologist Of Chennai – Setember, 2013 – Maximal Excision In Glioma Surgery, Technical Advances And Future.

Invited Talk – Indian Medical Association Tiruvannamalai Chapter – June 2014 – Microsurgery Of Brain T Ritius – Recent Trends In Neurosurgery – January 2015umours An Overview.

Invited Talk – Neuro Society Of Mau

Invited Talk – Neurosurgical Society of India – March 2015 – Indore – Endoscopic Surgery for Hydrocephalus.

Invited Talk – Pediatric Oncology Meet – Chennai, April 2015 – Flourescence Guided Excision Of Brain Tumours.

Invited Talk – Management of Intra-Operative Aneurysm Rupture – July 2015, Medical Superspeciality Hospital, Kolkata.

Invited Talk – Management Of Complications And Follow-Up Of Pituitary Tumors – August 2015, Sankara Nethralaya, Chennai

Invited Talk – Common Neurosurgical Procedures – August 2015, Aster Medcity, Kochi.

Invited Talk – Recent Advances In Endoscopic Neurosurgery, All India Steel Industry Medical Officers Conference, Durgapur, Jan 2016

Invited Talk – Neurological Diseases Due To Occupation – Indian Society Of Occupational Health, Annual Conference, Bangalore, Feb 2016

Invited Talk – Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease, Steel Authority of India Hospital, Bhilai, April 2016

Invited Talk – Microsurgery For Brain Tumors, Rourkela Indian Medical Association Meeting, April 2016

Research & Publications

Post-traumatic cranial nerve palsy – the Indian journal of neurotrauma

Rosai-Dorfman disease of the central nervous system – journal of Clinical Neuroscience

Medullary ganglioglioma – a case report – journal of pediatric neurosurgery

Trans-cerebellar biopsy of brainstem lesions – journal of paediatric neurosurgery

Effect of diabetes mellitus in the progression of traumatic cerebral contusions – Asian journal of diabetology

Key hole and key-bur-hole, neurosurgery

Dural-based cavernous hemangioma presenting as large intra-cerebral hematoma in a child – a rare clinico-pathological entity. Journal of paediatrics. Neurosciences

Melanotic cyst of l5 spinal root – a case report and review of literature – asian journal of neurosurgery

Chronic intradiploic hematoma associated with antiplatelet aggregating medicine, a rare clinical report - journal of neurology & stroke

Spinal Rosai Dorfman disease, a case report – journal of spine surgery

Dynamic flexion cervical myelopathy, a series of 6 cases – journal of spine surgery

Role of CT, MRI and neuropsychological evaluation in head injuries.

Post-electrocution demyelination. Neurology India

Midline frontal lesions. Neurology India

Synchronous spinal lesions. Neurology India

Multicentric gliomas. Neurology India

CNS lymphomas. Neurology India

Paracavernous Mass lesions. Neurology India

Unusual presentation of CNS lymphoma. Neurology India

Radiosurgery for uncommon intracranial lesions. Neurology India

SPECT in brain trauma. Neurology India

Clinical Expertise

Neuro-Oncology

Hydrocephalus

Cervical Spine

Craniovertebral Junction

Cerebrovascular Surgery

Treatments & Procedures Offered

Neuro-Oncology Treatment

Hydrocephalus Treatment

Cervical Spine Treatment

Craniovertebral Junction

Cerebrovascular Surgery

Doctor Location

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai

Greams Lane, 21, Greams Rd, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai

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Q: Where does Dr. M Balamurugan practice?

Dr. M Balamurugan currently practices at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, located in Chennai.

Q: Who is Dr. M Balamurugan?

Dr. M Balamurugan is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon with 25 years of expertise in the field. He is known for providing exceptional patient care and advanced medical treatments. He areas of expertise include Craniotomy, Spinal Decompression Surgery. He also treats conditions such as Brain Tumors, Spinal Cord Injuries.

Q: Why do patients choose Dr. M Balamurugan?

Patients trust Dr. M Balamurugan for he expertise, patient-centric approach, and commitment to providing the highest standard of care. He is well-versed in the latest medical advancements and ensures personalized treatment for every patient.

Q: What is Dr. M Balamurugan’s specialization?

Dr. M Balamurugan specializes in Neurosurgery, with expertise in treatments for Craniotomy, Spinal Decompression Surgery.

Q: What are Dr. M Balamurugan’s medical qualifications?

Dr. M Balamurugan holds prestigious qualifications, including DNB, FAANS, FRCS (Glasgow).

Q: How many years of experience does Dr. M Balamurugan have?

Dr. M Balamurugan has 25 years of experience in the medical field, treating various conditions related to Neurosurgery.

Q: How can I book an appointment with Dr. M Balamurugan?

You can book an appointment with Dr. M Balamurugan through: Online: Visit https://www.apollohospitals.com/book-doctor-appointment/ to schedule an appointment.

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