Dr. R Sunil Kapilavayi

Dr. R Sunil Kapilavayi

Consultant 

19 Years of Experience

Neurosurgeon

MBBS, DNB

Reg. No.:55523 Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, 2007

SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

English, Hindi, Tamil

Consultation Fee ₹ 800

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About Dr. R Sunil Kapilavayi

Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R., Neurosurgeon, is a distinguished Senior Consultant at SIMS Hospital Chennai, offering world-class expertise in treating complex brain and spine conditions. He completed his MBBS from Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences in Andhra Pradesh, followed by advanced training in minimally invasive spine surgery and cranial procedures. With over 19 years of surgical experience, he has successfully performed thousands of brain and spine surgeries, making him one of the most trusted names for patients seeking a Brain Surgeon in Chennai or an expert Spine Surgeon in Chennai.

He is committed to evidence-based neurosurgical care, adopting cutting-edge technology such as endoscopic techniques, minimally invasive spine surgery, and advanced neuro-navigation systems to ensure precision and faster recovery.

Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R.’s Expertise and Specializations

  • Advanced Brain Tumor Surgery: Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R. is recognized as one of the best Neurosurgeons in Chennai, bringing exceptional expertise in managing complex brain tumors and skull base lesions. As a trusted Brain Surgeon in Chennai, he specializes in glioma resections, skull base surgeries, and advanced microsurgical tumor removal with precision and care.
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: As a leading Spine Surgeon in Chennai, Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R. excels in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine procedures, including discectomies, spinal decompression, and complex deformity corrections. His training and experience in cutting-edge spinal techniques ensure faster recovery, reduced complications, and superior patient outcomes.
  • Neuroendoscopic Surgery: Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R., of SIMS Hospital, Chennai, is also highly skilled in neuroendoscopic procedures for hydrocephalus, intraventricular tumors, and pituitary lesions. His expertise in these advanced techniques helps patients experience minimal surgical trauma and quicker post-operative recovery.
  • Cerebrovascular and Stroke Surgery: This SIMS Neurosurgeon incorporates advanced microsurgical and endovascular approaches in treating aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and acute stroke emergencies. With his precision-driven techniques, Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R. ensures safer outcomes and effective neurological recovery.
  • Comprehensive Neurosurgical Care: Practicing evidence-based neurosurgery, Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R. collaborates with neurologists, critical care specialists, and rehabilitation experts to deliver holistic patient care. Backed by positive Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R. reviews, he is regarded as a compassionate and skilled Neurosurgeon trusted by patients across Chennai.

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Top Procedures Performed by Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R. and Their Cost

Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R., Neurosurgeon, offers a comprehensive range of advanced brain and spine procedures. Below are the top procedures he performs, along with their approximate cost in INR and USD:

Procedure

Cost in INR

Cost in USD

Brain Tumor Surgery

INR 3,50,000 – INR 6,00,000

USD 3,966 –USD  6,798

Spine Surgery (Discectomy / Fusion)

INR 2,50,000 – INR 5,00,000

USD 2,833 – USD 5,665

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

INR 3,00,000 – INR 5,50,000

USD 3,399 – USD 6,232

Aneurysm Clipping / AVM Surgery

INR 4,00,000 – INR 7,00,000

USD 4,532 – USD 7,931

Craniotomy for Trauma / Hematoma

INR 2,50,000 – INR 4,50,000

USD 2,833 – USD 5,099

Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery

INR 3,00,000 – INR 5,00,000

USD 3,399 – USD 5,665

Pediatric Neurosurgery

INR 2,00,000 – INR 4,50,000

USD 2,266 – USD 5,099

Microvascular Decompression (MVD)

INR 3,00,000 – INR 5,50,000

USD 3,399 – USD 6,232

Spinal Decompression & Stabilization

INR 3,00,000 – INR  6,00,000

USD 3,399 – USD 6,798

Functional Neurosurgery (Epilepsy / Movement Disorders)

INR 3,50,000 – INR 6,50,000

USD 3,966 – USD 7,365

Note: Costs are indicative and subject to variation based on patient condition, diagnostics, and hospital stay.

Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R.

Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R.’s reviews highlight his exceptional surgical expertise, compassionate care, and trusted reputation as a leading Neurosurgeon in Chennai. Read some reviews here:

“We consulted Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi, a Neurosurgeon at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, for my mother’s spine surgery. His detailed explanation and compassionate approach gave us confidence. She is recovering very well.”

“He is the most trusted Brain Surgeon in Chennai. Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R. successfully removed my brain tumor with precision. I am grateful for his expertise.”

“Among all the SIMS Neurosurgeons, Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R. stands out for his professionalism, calm nature, and excellent surgical outcomes.”

Choosing a trusted Neurosurgeon is crucial for successful brain and spine treatments. With his advanced expertise, patient-first approach, and international-standard care, Dr. Sunil Kapilavayi R. is recognized as one of the best Neurosurgeons in Chennai.

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Education

  • MBBS - Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, 2006
  • DNB - Neurosurgery - National Board of Examination, India, 2015

Past Experience

  • Consultant – Neurosurgery, SIMS Hospital, Chennai

Associations/Membership

  • Neurological Society of India (NSI)
  • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
  • Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Paper Published

  • A Review of Cerebral Bypass Procedures in Adult Ischemic Stroke: Current Trends and Practices
  • Aggressive brainstem glioblastoma in a 9-year-old child with neck node metastases: a case report and review of the literature
  • Mature cystic teratoma of the right cerebellopontine angle: a rare case report

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Field of Expertise

  • Aneurysm Coiling
  • Brain AVM Embolization with Onyx
  • Brain Surgery
  • Carotid Angioplasty and Stenting
  • Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
  • Cerebral Angiogram
  • Cerebral Angioplasty
  • Cervical Artificial Disk Replacement
  • Chronic Cerebro Spinal Venous Insufficiency (CCSVI)
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Corpus Callosotomy
  • Craniofacial Reconstruction Surgery
  • Cranioplasty
  • Craniotomy
  • CyberKnife Surgery
  • Decompressive Craniectomy
  • Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
  • Digital Nerve Repair
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy
  • Endovascular Surgery for AVMs
  • Epilepsy Surgery
  • Gamma Knife Surgery
  • Hemispherectomy
  • High Cervical Stimulation
  • Hydrocephalus Treatment
  • Image-Guided Neurosurgery
  • Intrathecal Pain Pump
  • Lesionectomy
  • Liberation Therapy
  • Meningioma Treatment
  • Microsurgery for Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs)
  • Microsurgical Tumor Removal
  • Microvascular Decompression (MVD)
  • Minimally Invasive Brain Surgery
  • Minimally Invasive Surgery for Brain Tumor
  • Multiple Sclerosis Treatment
  • Multiple Subpial Transections (MST)
  • Nerve Repair Surgery
  • Neuroendoscopy
  • Neurosurgery
  • Pediatric Neurosurgery
  • Percutaneous Balloon Compression (PBC)
  • Percutaneous Stereotactic Radiofrequency Rhizotomy (PSR)
  • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
  • Pituitary Tumor Treatment
  • Rhizotomy
  • Robotic-Assisted Nephroureterectomy
  • Skull Base Surgery
  • Speech Therapy
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
  • Temporal Lobectomy
  • Thecoperitoneal Shunt
  • Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)
  • Vagus Nerve Stimulation
  • Ventriculostomy
  • Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
  • VP Shunt
  • Acoustic Neuroma
  • Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM)
  • Acute Flaccid Myelitis
  • Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM)
  • ALD (Adrenoleukodystrophy)
  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Amnesia
  • Amyloidosis
  • Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
  • Anaplastic Astrocytoma
  • Anxiety Disorder (Hypochondria, Hypochondriasis)
  • Arachnoid Cysts
  • Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF)
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Arthritis of the Spine (Spondylosis)
  • Astrocytoma
  • Ataxia
  • Atypical Parkinsonism
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Avoidant Personality Disorder
  • Back Pain in Athletes
  • Back Strains and Sprains
  • Basal Ganglia Stroke
  • Bell's Palsy
  • Benign Rolandic Epilepsy
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar Psychosis
  • Bladder and Bowel Dysfunction in Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • Botulism
  • Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • Brain Aneurysm
  • Brain Atrophy
  • Brain Cancer (Brain Tumor)
  • Brain Hemorrhage
  • Brain Stem Glioma
  • Brain: Temporal Lobe, Vagal Nerve, & Frontal Lobe
  • Carotid Artery Stenosis
  • Cerebellopontine Angle (CPA) Tumors
  • Cerebral Cavernous Malformation (CCM)
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Cerebrovascular Insufficiency
  • Cervical Spinal Stenosis
  • Cervical Spondylosis
  • Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
  • Chiari Malformation
  • Childhood Schizophrenia
  • Chordomas
  • Choroid Plexus Tumor
  • Chronic Migraine
  • Chronic Spine and Back Pain
  • Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE)
  • Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
  • Cluster Headaches
  • Congenital Malformations of the Brain and Spine
  • Convexity Meningioma
  • Craniofacial Malformations
  • Craniopharyngioma
  • Craniosynostosis (Craniostenosis)
  • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
  • Degenerative Disc Disease
  • Dementia
  • Developmental Delay in Children
  • Devic's Disease (Neuromyelitis)
  • Discitis
  • Dissociative Amnesia
  • Dissociative Disorders
  • Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD)
  • Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumor (DNET)
  • Dyslexia
  • Dystonia
  • Encephalitis
  • Encephalocele
  • Ependymoma
  • Epilepsy
  • Essential Tremor
  • Factitious Disorders
  • Febrile Seizures
  • Fibrillary Astrocytoma
  • Frontal Lobe Epilepsy
  • Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)
  • Generalized Seizures
  • Glioblastoma Tumors
  • Gliomas Tumors
  • Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia (GPN)
  • GLUT-1 Deficiency
  • Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS)
  • Headache
  • Headaches in Children and Adolescents
  • Hemangioblastoma
  • Hemangiopericytoma
  • Hemicrania Continua
  • Hemimegalencephaly
  • Herniated Disk (Slipped, Ruptured or Bulging Disk)
  • HIV Neuropathy
  • HIV-Associated Dementia
  • Hydrocephalus
  • Hydrocephalus in Children
  • Hyperkalemia (High Potassium)
  • Hypothalamic Hamartoma
  • Hypothermia (Low Body Temperature)
  • Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH)
  • Idiopathic Neuropathy
  • Infantile Spasm
  • Insomnia
  • Joubert Syndrome
  • Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy
  • Juvenile pilocytic astrocytoma (JPA)
  • Kleine-Levin Syndrome
  • Korsakoff's Syndrome
  • Leukodystrophy
  • Lewy Body Dementia
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
  • Lyme Disease
  • Malignant Peripheral Nerve Sheath Tumor (MPNST)
  • Medulloblastoma
  • Meningioma
  • Meralgia Paresthetica
  • Metastatic Spinal Tumors
  • Metastatic Tumors
  • Migraines in Children and Adolescents
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment
  • Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
  • Mitochondrial Diseases
  • Motor Neuron Disease
  • Motor Stereotypies
  • Moyamoya Disease
  • Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
  • Muscular Dystrophy
  • Myasthenia Gravis (MG)
  • Myoclonic Atonic Epilepsy
  • Narcolepsy
  • Narcolepsy in Children
  • Neck Sprain
  • Nerve Injury
  • Nerve Sheath Tumor
  • Neuroblastoma
  • Neurofibroma
  • Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
  • Neurofibromatosis Type 2 (NF2)
  • Neurogenic Bladder
  • Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH)
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
  • Occipital Neuralgia
  • Olfactory Neuroblastoma
  • Oligodendroglioma
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Optic Nerve Glioma
  • Optic Neuritis
  • Osteoma
  • Paralysis
  • Paraplegia
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Partial Seizures
  • Pediatric Brain and Spine Injuries
  • Pediatric Multiple Sclerosis
  • Periodic Limb Movement Disorder (PLMD) in Adults
  • Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Peroneal Nerve Injury
  • Persistent Depressive Disorder (PDD)
  • Pituitary Adenoma
  • Pituitary Tumor
  • Poland Syndrome
  • Postherpetic Neuralgia
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) Lymphoma
  • Pseudomeningocele
  • Rasmussen's Encephalitis
  • Rathke's Cleft Cysts (RCCs)
  • Restless Leg Syndrome
  • Reversible Cerebral Vasoconstriction Syndrome
  • Schizoaffective Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Schwannomas
  • Seizures
  • Sensory Ataxia
  • Skeletal Dysplasia
  • Small Fiber Sensory Neuropathy (SFSN)
  • Spasticity
  • Spina Bifida
  • Stiff Person Syndrome
  • Stroke
  • Sturge Weber Syndrome
  • Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)
  • Subcortical Vascular Dementia
  • Subdural Hematoma
  • Susac Syndrome
  • Syringomyelia
  • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome (TTS)
  • Tethered Spinal Cord Syndrome
  • Tonic-Clonic Seizures
  • Torticollis
  • Tourette Syndrome
  • Transient Global Amnesia (TGA)
  • Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) or Mini Stroke
  • Transverse Myelitis
  • Traumatic Brain Injury
  • Trichotillomania
  • Trigeminal Neuralgia
  • Vasculitic Neuropathy
  • Vestibular Schwannoma

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