Dr Vr Roopesh Kumar

Neurosurgeon

Head And Neck Cancer, Neurological Cancer, Spinal Cancer
Apollo Proton, Chennai
Chennai
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurology)

16+ yrs Experience
₹2,000 Pay at the hospital
₹2,000 Video consult

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Overview

Neurosurgeon in Chennai

Dr Roopesh Kumar is a distinguished surgeon in the field of Neuro-Oncology with over 15 years of experience. His expertise in managing complex brain & spine tumours, minimally invasive cranial surgeries and cerebrovascular surgeries are well-acclaimed. He has been associated with some of the most premier medical institutions in the country such as NIMHANS and JIPMER. He performed the first pediatric Awake Craniotomy in the country. He has also organized various conferences, Surgery workshops, cadaver workshops and CMEs. Performed the first pediatric Awake Craniotomy in the country.

Practises at

Apollo Proton, Chennai

Education

MBBS from Dr MGR Medical University, India in 1996 ,
MS in General Surgery from Dr MGR Medical University, India in 2001 ,
MCh in Neurology from NIMHANS, Bangalore, India in 2004

Experience

Started a State of the art Department of Neurosurgery in JIPMER in 2006 state that is equipped to handle all complex neurosurgical procedures
Invited Faculty for talks conducted by various national & International surgical societies
Pivotal in organising and delivering talks in multiple CMEs and conferences on Neuro-Oncology across India including Skull Base Con 2014, Neurovascon 2018 etc

Areas of interest

Head And Neck Cancer
Brain Cancer
Spinal Cancer
Brain Stem Glioma.

Memberships

Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana (PMSSY)
Skull base surgery society of India (SBSSI)
Cerebrovascular society of India (2017-2020)
Pondicherry Association of Neuroscientists (2008-15)
Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry association of Neurosurgeons (TANS) (2016-19)
Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research (JIPMER) scientific society (2013-14)

Awards and Recognitions

Sri MarudhaRamalingar award for Best Doctor in union territory of Pondicherry, June 2013
Jaycee award for outstanding public service in Pondicherry by junior chamber international organization, September 2013
Maruthuvasevaimamanivirudhu by NSS wing of Pondicherry on Doctors day celebration held at St.Patrick's school on 1st July, 2014
Best Institutional Award (JIPMER) for the best Neurotrauma services in the country for the year 2013-14
Bischt Award for the best faculty JIPMER in 2014
ArimathiThennaganar award 2014 by youth peace center on 25th October 2014 in recognition and sincere appreciation of outstanding services rendered in the medical field for the poor people
Bischt Award for outstanding Senior faculty by Jipmer scientific society for the year 2013-14

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01 Who is Dr Vr Roopesh Kumar?

Dr Vr Roopesh Kumar is a Neurosurgeon with 16+ years of experience. Educational qualifications include MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurology). Areas of interest include Head And Neck Cancer, Brain Cancer, Spinal Cancer, Brain Stem Glioma..

02 Where does Dr Vr Roopesh Kumar practice?

Dr Vr Roopesh Kumar practices at Apollo Proton, Chennai, Chennai.

03 Why do patients visit Dr Vr Roopesh Kumar?

Patients frequently visit Dr Vr Roopesh Kumar for Head And Neck Cancer, Brain Cancer, Spinal Cancer, Brain Stem Glioma..

04 What are Dr Vr Roopesh Kumar's consultation fees?

Consultation fees for Dr Vr Roopesh Kumar are ₹2,000 for an in-hospital visit and ₹2,000 for video consultation.

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