Dr. G Balamurali
Consultant
27 Years of ExperienceSpine Surgeon
MBBS, MD, FRCS, MRCS, Fellowship
Reg. No.:58226 Tamil Nadu Medical Council
Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, Chennai
English, Hindi, Tamil
Consultation Fee ₹ 1,000
About Dr. G Balamurali
Dr. G Balamurali, a renowned Spine Surgeon in Chennai, currently heads the Spine Surgery department at Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet. With over 27 years of experience, including 16 years of training and practice in the UK, he is widely regarded as one of the best Spine Surgeons in Chennai.
Dr. G Balamurali Spine Surgeon is known for pioneering minimally invasive surgical techniques and treating complex spinal deformities, spinal cord tumors, and pediatric spine conditions.
Dr. G Balamurali's Expertise and Specializations
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Dr. G Balamurali is a pioneer in TLIF, OLIF, decompression, and foraminotomy using percutaneous methods, enabling faster recovery and minimal post-op discomfort. As a reputed Spine Surgeon at Kauvery Hospital, Alwarpet, he ensures precise and patient-friendly outcomes.
- Spinal Cord Tumors and Intradural Procedures: Dr. G Balamurali, Spine Surgeon in Chennai, specializes in removing intradural and intramedullary tumors using advanced microsurgical techniques, cementing his reputation as the best Spinal Disorders Specialist in Chennai.
- Pediatric Spine Surgery: He provides expert surgical care for tethered cord, split cord malformations, and myelomeningocele in children.
- Pain and Spasticity Management: Dr. Balamurali is known for performing complex procedures like DREZ lesioning, cordotomy, spinal cord stimulator implantation, and baclofen pump placement, reinforcing his standing as a leading Spine Surgeon in Chennai.
- Complex Spine Procedures: With extensive experience in treating spinal trauma and deformities, Dr. G Balamurali at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, employs advanced techniques such as trans-thoracic discectomy and anterior cervical approaches.
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Top Procedures Performed by Dr. G Balamurali and Their Cost
Below are common procedures performed by Dr. G Balamurali, Spine Surgeon at Kauvery Hospital, Chennai, with estimated costs.
|
Procedure |
Cost in INR |
Cost in USD |
|
Minimally Invasive TLIF Surgery |
INR 2,00,000–INR 3,50,000 |
USD 2,500–USD 4,375 |
|
Spinal Cord Tumor Resection |
INR 3,00,000–INR 5,00,000 |
USD 3,750–USD 6,250 |
|
Pediatric Spine Deformity Correction |
INR 2,50,000–INR 4,50,000 |
USD 3,125–USD 5,625 |
|
DREZ Lesioning |
INR 1,50,000–INR 2,50,000 |
USD 1,875–USD 3,125 |
|
Vertebroplasty |
INR 1,00,000–INR 2,00,000 |
USD 1,250–USD 2,500 |
Note: These are estimated costs and may vary based on patient details and hospital policies.
Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Dr. G Balamurali
Dr. G Balamurali's reviews are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting his patient-centric care and surgical precision.
"Consulting Dr. G Balamurali, Spine Surgeon in Chennai, was the best decision I made. My surgery was smooth, and recovery was faster than expected."
"His detailed explanation and attention to patient comfort stand out. One of the best Spinal Disorders Specialists in Chennai by far."
"I had a seamless experience from the appointment with Dr. G Balamurali to post-op recovery. Excellent care and follow-up."
To book an appointment with Dr. G Balamurali or to know more about Dr. G Balamurali's consultation fees, visit Kauvery Hospital Alwarpet Chennai, where he currently practices.
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Education
- MBBS – Bangalore University, India (1997)
- MRCS (Edinburgh) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (2001)
- FRCS (Surgical Neurology) – Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (2008)
- MD (Research) – University of Central Lancashire, UK (2010)
Training & Certificates
- Nottingham Senior Spinal Fellowship, UK
- AO Spine Fellowship, Zurich, Switzerland
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery Fellowship, USA
- Pediatric Spine Surgery Training – Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, UK
Past Experience
- Senior Spine and Neurosurgeon – United Kingdom (16 years)
- Consultant Neurosurgeon – Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
- Adjunct Professor – Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai
Awards
- Best Contribution to Society Award – Presented by Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
- Best Doctor Award – Government of Tamil Nadu
- Prof. Alan Crockard International Travel Fellowship – AANS, USA
- Synthes International Travel Scholarship – Switzerland
- Medtronic International Travel Fellowship – USA
- Healthcare Administration Fellowship – London, UK
Associations/Membership
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)
- International Spinal Cord Society (ISCoS)
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- Neurological Society of India (NSI)
Field of Expertise
- ACDF (Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion)
- ALIF (Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
- Anterior Cervical Discectomy
- Anterior Spinal Fusion
- Artificial Lumbar Disc Replacement
- Cervical Corpectomy
- Cervical Decompression
- Cervical Disc Replacement Surgery
- Cervical Fusion for Tumor
- Cervical Laminectomy
- Cervical Laminectomy and Fusion
- Cervical Laminoplasty
- Cervical Laminotomy
- Cervical Posterior Foraminotomy
- Cervical Spine Surgery
- Chiropractic Adjustment
- Disc Replacement
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- Foraminotomy
- Intrathecal Baclofen Pump
- Keyhole Spine Surgery
- Laminectomy
- Laminoplasty
- Laminotomy
- Lumbar Decompression
- Lumbar Discectomy
- Lumbar Fusion for Tumor
- Lumbar Laminectomy
- Lumbar Microdiscectomy
- Lumbar Posterior Fusion
- Microdiscectomy
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Navigation Assisted Spine Surgery (NASS)
- Nucleoplasty
- OLIF (Oblique Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
- Pars Repair
- Percutaneous Pedicle Fixation
- PLIF (Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
- Posterior Cervical Discectomy
- Posterior Spinal Fusion
- Posterior Thoracic Decompression
- Posterior Thoracic Fusion
- Posterior Thoracic Laminectomy
- Revision Spine Surgery
- Scoliosis Spine Surgery
- Spinal Cord Detethering
- Spinal Decompression and Fixation
- Spinal Fusion
- Spinal Implant Removal
- Spine Tumur Surgery
- Synovial Cyst Excision
- Thoracic Interbody Fusion
- TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
- Traumatic Spine Stabilization
- XLIF (Extreme Lateral Interbody Fusion)
- Adjacent Segment Disease
- Baastrup's Disease (Kissing Spine)
- Burst Fracture
- Cauda Equina Syndrome
- Coccydynia (Tailbone Pain)
- Comprehensive Myelopathy
- Compression and Wedge Spinal Fracture
- Congenital Spine Cord Malformations
- Crooked Spine
- Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
- Fixed Sagittal Imbalance
- Flatback Syndrome
- Kummell Disease
- Kyphosis
- Lumbar Radiculopathy
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteomyelitis (Spinal Bone Infection)
- Pinched Nerve
- Prolapsed Disc
- Rheumatoid Arthritis of Spine
- Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction (SJD)
- Sciatic Nerve Pain
- Scoliosis
- Spinal Deformities
- Spinal Synovial Cyst
- Spondylolisthesis
- Stinger (Neck Sports Injury)
- Tarlov Cysts
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