Dr. Vishwaraj Ratha
Senior Consultant
18 Years of ExperienceNeurosurgeon
MBBS, MS, M.Ch
Reg. No.:2010/12/3413 Maharashtra Medical Council, 2008
SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai
English, Hindi, Tamil
Consultation Fee ₹ 1000
About Dr. Vishwaraj Ratha
Dr. Viswaraj Ratha is a distinguished Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at SIMS Hospital Chennai, with over 18 years of expertise in neurosurgery. He completed his MBBS and MCh in Neurosurgery from prestigious medical institutions in India and further advanced his skills through specialized international training in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.
As a trusted Brain Surgeon in Chennai, Dr. Viswaraj Ratha is known for his excellence in managing complex brain tumors, spine disorders, cerebrovascular conditions, and pediatric neurosurgery. His patient-centric approach, precision in surgical techniques, and commitment to evidence-based care make him one of the most sought-after Neurosurgeons in Chennai.
Dr. Viswaraj Ratha’s Expertise and Specializations
- Advanced Brain Tumor Surgery: As one of the best Neurosurgeons in Chennai, Dr. Viswaraj Ratha brings advanced expertise in treating gliomas, meningiomas, pituitary tumors, and complex skull base lesions. He combines cutting-edge imaging and microsurgical techniques to ensure safe tumor removal with maximum preservation of neurological function.
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: This Spine Surgeon in Chennai specializes in minimally invasive spine procedures for disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and deformities. His training in advanced MISS techniques enables faster recovery, reduced pain, and minimal hospital stay.
- Neuroendoscopic Surgery: Dr. Viswaraj Ratha of SIMS Hospital, Chennai, is highly skilled in neuroendoscopic procedures, including hydrocephalus management, intraventricular tumor excision, and endoscopic skull base surgeries. These techniques ensure minimal surgical trauma and faster rehabilitation.
- Cerebrovascular & Stroke Surgery: Additionally, this SIMS Neurosurgeon has vast expertise in managing aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and intracranial hemorrhages. His proficiency in advanced microsurgical and endovascular techniques makes him a trusted name in complex cerebrovascular neurosurgery.
- Comprehensive Neurological Care: Dr. Viswaraj Ratha practices a multidisciplinary approach, collaborating with neurologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists. His evidence-based practice ensures precise diagnosis, advanced treatment planning, and successful patient outcomes.
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Top Procedures Performed by Dr. Viswaraj Ratha and Their Cost
Dr. Viswaraj Ratha 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, length of hospital stay, and SIMS hospital policy.
Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Dr. Viswaraj Ratha
Dr. Viswaraj Ratha’s reviews highlight his precision, expertise, and compassionate care as a trusted Neurosurgeon in Chennai. Below are some standout reviews:
“Dr. Viswaraj Ratha successfully treated my mother’s brain tumor with utmost precision and care. We are deeply grateful to this Brain Surgeon in Chennai.”
“As a patient with a spine problem, I found Dr. Ratha very approachable. He explained every detail clearly and ensured my smooth recovery.”
“He is one of the most compassionate Brain Surgeons in Chennai. His calmness and professionalism gave me great confidence throughout my treatment.”
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Education
- MBBS – KEM Hospital, Mumbai
- MS (General Surgery) – Government Medical College (GMC), Nagpur (University Rank Holder)
- MCh (Neurosurgery) – Bombay Hospital Institute of Medical Sciences, Mumbai (Gold Medalist, 2014)
Training & Certificates
- Specialized expertise in Awake Neurosurgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia – Pioneer in India, second institute in the world to perform this technique
- Advanced training in Real-Time Intra-Operative Neuromonitoring in Spine Surgery (Patent pending innovation)
Past Experience
- Academic tenure as Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery – Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences, Thiruvananthapuram
- Senior Consultant – SIMS Hospital, Chennai (Present)
Awards
- Awarded Prof. Hakim Best Ophthalmology Student Award
- 2013 - Best Neurosurgery Resident Award by Bombay Neurosciences Academy
- University 1st Rank (Gold Medal) in MCh Neurosurgery, M.U.H.S, Nasik
- 2014 - WFNS Fellowship at Singapore General Hospital
- Skull Base Lab Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh, USA
Associations/Membership
- Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Paper Published
- Changing paradigms in the surgical management of brainstem gliomas. Lessons learnt from Prof Nagpal's paper
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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