Dr. Vijay Sankaran

Dr. Vijay S./ Dr. Vijay Sankaran

Senior Consultant 

15 Years of Experience

Neurosurgeon

MBBS, M.Ch

Reg. No.:59051, Tamil Nadu Medical Council

SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

English, Hindi, Tamil

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About Dr. Vijay Sankaran

Dr. Vijay Sankaran, also well known as Dr. Vijay S., is a highly accomplished Neurosurgeon in Chennai, currently practicing at SIMS Hospital. With over 15 years of specialized expertise, he has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex brain and spine conditions. He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery before earning his MCh in Neurosurgery from a reputed institute.

Dr. Vijay S. has received advanced training in skull base surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, and neuroendoscopy from renowned national and international centers. He is known for his precision in handling delicate neurosurgical procedures and for his compassionate approach to patient care. His commitment to innovation, safety, and evidence-based medicine has earned him excellent reviews from patients across Chennai and beyond.

Dr. Vijay Sankaran’s Expertise and Specializations

  • Advanced Brain Tumor Surgery: Dr. Vijay S. is recognized as one of the best Neurosurgeons in Chennai, excelling in the management of complex brain tumors, including gliomas, meningiomas, and skull base lesions, utilizing advanced microsurgical and endoscopic techniques.
  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: As a leading Spine Surgeon in Chennai, he is highly skilled in minimally invasive spine procedures for disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and deformity corrections, ensuring faster recovery and less post-operative pain.
  • Neuroendoscopic Surgery: This SIMS Neurosurgeon performs advanced neuroendoscopic surgeries for hydrocephalus, intraventricular tumors, and pituitary lesions, offering minimally invasive solutions with excellent patient outcomes.
  • Complex Cerebrovascular Surgery: With expertise in aneurysm clipping, AVM surgeries, and stroke management, Dr. Vijay S. provides advanced microsurgical and endovascular care to patients with vascular brain disorders.
  • Comprehensive Neurological Care: This Brain Surgeon in Chennai collaborates with neurologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation experts to deliver holistic care. His evidence-based practice ensures every patient receives world-class neurosurgical treatment tailored to their needs.

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Top Procedures Performed by Dr. Vijay S. and Their Cost

Dr. Vijay S., Neurosurgeon, offers a wide range of advanced neurosurgical treatments. Here are some key procedures with their approximate cost ranges:

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 

Note: Costs are indicative and may vary depending on patient-specific factors, investigations, hospital stay, and SIMS hospital policy.

Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Dr. Vijay S.

Dr. Vijay S.’s reviews highlight his expertise, compassionate care, and trusted reputation as a leading Neurosurgeon at SIMS Hospital, Chennai. Here are a few highlighted reviews:

Dr. Vijay S. successfully treated my husband’s spine condition with great precision. We are deeply thankful for his expertise.”

“As a brain tumor patient, I found Dr. Vijay S., Neurosurgeon, to be very approachable. He explained everything clearly and ensured my recovery was smooth.”

“He is one of the most compassionate Brain Surgeons in Chennai. His professionalism and calm nature made me feel completely at ease during treatment.”

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OPD Schedule Of Dr. Vijay Sankaran

Consultation Fees Rs. 1000 /-

Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai

Monday 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Monday 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Tuesday 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Tuesday 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Wednesday 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Wednesday 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Thursday 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Thursday 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Friday 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Friday 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Saturday 07:00 AM - 08:00 AM
Saturday 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM

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Education

  • MBBS – Stanley Medical College, Chennai
  • MCh (Neurosurgery) – Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College

Training & Certificates

  • Advanced Neurosurgical Training – Various Neurosurgical Centres, United Kingdom (University Hospital Coventry & Warwickshire, Royal Preston Hospital, Hope Hospital, Manchester)
  • Special Training in Minimally Invasive Spinal Surgery (MISS) – Munich, Germany
  • Member of the Royal College Panel for FRCS (Neurosurgery) Examinations – March 2011

Past Experience

  • Consultant Neurosurgeon – SIMS Hospital, Chennai (Present)

Awards

  • Aringnar Anna Award from the Tamil Nadu Government
  • National Merit Scholarship

Associations/Membership

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

Paper Published

  • Cerebrospinal fluid dynamics study in clinical practice - an evaluation of Bolus Lumbar infusion method - Ramesh V G, Vijay Sankaran, Mohan Sampath Kumar M - ‘Pan Arab Journal of Neurosurgery’, October 2005.
  • Serial CT scans in the management of head injury patients – Vijay Sankaran, Abirami. V - Indian Journal of Trauma, Anaesthesia and Critical Care, February 2004.
  • Oligodendroglioma presenting with intradural spinal metastases: an unusual cause of cauda equina syndrome. - Oluwafikayo Fayeye, Vijay Sankaran, Khalid Sherlala, Munchi Choksey - Journal of Clinical Neuroscience 2009
  • Traumatic bleeding of spinal angiolipoma presenting with subacute paraparesis—a case report and histopathological aspects. - Vijay Sankaran, Martyn Carey, Amjad Shad - British Journal of Neurosurgery 2010

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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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