About Craniotomy

Craniotomy is a surgical procedure in which a section of the skull is removed in order to access the brain, and then replaced after the other necessary procedures have been performed on the brain. Craniotomies can be performed to remove brain tumors, to drain brain abscesses, correct skull fractures, and more. Main types of craniotomies include stereotactic craniotomy, keyhole craniotomy, endoscopic craniotomy, and craniectomy. Read More about Craniotomy →

Average Craniotomy Cost

India Starting from $4,800

Dr. Balamurgan M

Neurosurgeon | Director - Department of Neurodurgery

M.B.B.S, MD, DNB (Neurosurgery)

Works at Apollo Hospital Chennai
Chennai, India

Dr. Balamurgan M is a leading neurosurgeon with over 21 years of experience and specializes in brain and spine surgeries.He is a known academician and have been keenly involved in teaching medical students at renowned medical institutions.

He has published many papers in reputed national and international journals related to medicine and surgery, and is a member of various eminent medical associations.

Dr. Balamuruganhas expertise in surgeries related to brain and spine, a pioneer when it comes to brain tumor treatment and has a keen interest in Radio surgery, Functional neurosurgery and Endoscopic Spine and Skull base surgery.

Clinical Focus

  • Brain Aneurysm surgery
  • Laminectomy
  • Endoscopic Spine surgery
  • Endoscopic Skull base surgery
  • Functional neurosurgery
  • Radio surgery

Awards

  • Prof A. Venugopal Gold Medal in Urology
  • Prof A. L. Mudaliar Gold Medal in Medicine
  • Raja Sir Ramaswamy Mudaliar Gold Medal in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Sir Branfoot Prize in Clinical Obstetrics
  • University First in Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • Best Resident Award - 1996
  • Best Neurosurgery Resident Award - 1996
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Best Craniotomy Hospitals and Cost in Chennai

Max Super Specialty Hospital Saket

New Delhi, India

Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals

New Delhi, India

Medanta The Medicity

Gurgaon, India

Fortis Memorial Research Institute

Gurgaon, India

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