Dr Roopesh Kumar
Neurosciences

Dr Roopesh Kumar

Director of Neurosurgery

MGM Healthcare• Chennai

20+ years of experience
Brain & Spine Surgery
MBBS, MS, MCh

About the doctor

Dr. V. R. Roopesh Kumar is one of the best neurosurgeons in Chennai with over 20 years of experience in advanced brain and spine surgery. He specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures, including brain tumor surgery, skull base surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, and minimally invasive spine surgery.

His expertise covers conditions such as meningioma, glioma, aneurysms, AVMs, and spinal disorders using cutting-edge microscopic and endoscopic techniques. Trained at premier institutions like NIMHANS and JIPMER, Dr. Roopesh Kumar has published 50+ research articles and actively contributes to leading neurosurgical societies.

He is known for delivering precise, safe, and patient-centered neurosurgical care at MGM Healthcare, Chennai.

Area of expertise

Brain tumor surgerySkull base surgeryCerebrovascular surgeryMinimally invasive spine surgeryMeningioma treatmentGlioma treatmentAneurysm managementAVM (Arteriovenous Malformation) treatmentSpinal disorder management

Qualifications

MBBS

Dr MGR Medical University (1996)

MS (General Surgery)

Madurai Medical College, Dr MGR Medical University (2001)

MCh (Neurosurgery)

NIMHANS, Bangalore (2004)

Professional Journey

  1. Director of Neurosurgery at MGM Healthcare, Chennai
  2. Trained at NIMHANS, Bangalore
  3. Trained at JIPMER

Awards & achievements

  • Sri Marudha Ramalingar Award for Best Doctor in Pondicherry (2013)
  • Jaycee Award for outstanding public service in Pondicherry by Junior Chamber International (2013)
  • Bischt Award for outstanding Senior faculty by JIPMER Scientific Society (2014)
  • Arimathi Thennaganar Award by Youth Peace Center (2014)
  • Best Institutional Award for best Neurotrauma services in the country (JIPMER) (2014)
  • Maruthuva Sevai Mamani Virudhu by NSS wing of Pondicherry (2014)
  • Achanta Lakshmipathy Award at Institute of Neurology (2014)
  • Best Neurosurgeon in Tamil Nadu by Top-notch Foundation (2022)
  • Most Trusted Neurosurgeon of South India in Atal Achievement Awards (2022)
  • Mayan Award for Best Neurosurgeon in Chennai (2022)
  • Outstanding Neuro-Oncologist of the Year 2022-23, Pride of Nation Awards (2023)

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