Dr. Muralidharan Vetrivel is a highly skilled Neurosurgeon with specialized expertise in cerebrovascular diseases and complex brain and spinal tumor management. With advanced training from premier institutions across India and Europe — including Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore, the University of Catania in Italy, and leading medical centers in Austria and the Netherlands — he brings a unique combination of surgical precision and international clinical exposure to his practice at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre (RIMC), Chennai. With over 1,600 surgeries performed, including 1,051 neurosurgical procedures (841 cranial, 210 spinal) and 433 endovascular procedures (stroke thrombectomy, aneurysm coiling, embolization), Dr. Vetrivel delivers comprehensive care for patients with brain tumors, stroke, aneurysms, and other complex neurological conditions. He has extensive experience in leading multidisciplinary neurosurgical teams, establishing neurovascular and stroke care systems, and standardizing clinical protocols. Dr. Vetrivel is also a recognized academic contributor and speaker, having been invited as faculty at prestigious national and international platforms, including TEDx (2023), the World Neurosciences Summit (2024), and the Neurological Society of India (2024). His published research spans peer-reviewed journals in neurosurgery, neurology, and cerebrovascular sciences.
Dr. Vetrivel has authored and co-authored multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, including World Neurosurgery, Neurology India, BMC Neurology, Neurosurgical Review, Indian Spine Journal, and the Journal of Cerebrovascular Sciences. His research covers areas such as cerebrovascular diseases, brain tumors, endovascular techniques for aneurysm treatment, spine surgery planning, and CNS tuberculosis.
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