Dr. M Balamurugan
Dr. M Balamurugan
Neurosurgery 30+ Years Experience

Dr. M Balamurugan

MBBS, DNB, FRCS, FAANS
Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery

About Dr. M Balamurugan

Professional Summary

Dr. M Balamurugan 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. His surgical proficiency extends to treating slipped discs and performing intricate spinal surgeries for both children and adults. Over his illustrious career, Dr. Balamurugan 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. His case volumes are truly exceptional — over 12,000 oncology cases, more than 10,000 cervical spine cases, over 2,500 hydrocephalus cases, more than 2,000 cerebrovascular cases, and over 200 craniovertebral junction cases. 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 and is dedicated to mentoring young neurosurgeons. 

Specializations

  • Neurosurgery
  • Spine Surgery

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MBBS
  • DNB in Neurosurgery
  • FRCS (Glasgow)
  • FAANS (Fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons)
  • Fellowship from the American Academy of Neurological Surgeons

Hospital Affiliations

  • Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai

Memberships

  • International Member, Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  • Member, Movement Disorder Society, USA
  • Member, European Academy of Neurosurgeons
  • Member, Asian Conference of Neurological Surgeons
  • Member, Asian Australasian Congress of Neurological Surgeons
  • Life Member, Neurological Society of India

Awards & Recognition

  • 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

Research & Publications

  • 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

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