Dr Roopesh Kumar

Biography

Dr. V. R. Roopesh Kumar is one of the best neurosurgeons in Chennai with over 20 years of experience in advanced brain and spine surgery. He specializes in complex neurosurgical procedures, including brain tumor surgery, skull base surgery, cerebrovascular surgery, and minimally invasive spine surgery.

His expertise covers conditions such as meningioma, glioma, aneurysms, AVMs, and spinal disorders using cutting-edge microscopic and endoscopic techniques.

Trained at premier institutions like NIMHANS and JIPMER, Dr. Roopesh Kumar has published 50+ research articles and actively contributes to leading neurosurgical societies.

He is known for delivering precise, safe, and patient-centered neurosurgical care at MGM Healthcare, Chennai.

Qualifications

1996
MBBS – Dr MGR Medical University

2001
MS Master of Surgery in General Surgery
Madurai Medical College, Dr MGR Medical University

2004
Mch – Master of Chirurgiae (Neurosurgery), NIMHANS, Bangalore, India

Recognitions

2013

• The Sri Marudha Ramalingar award for Best Doctor in the Union Territory of Pondicherry
• Junior Chamber International organization awarded the Jaycee award for outstanding public service in Pondicherry.

2014

Bischt Award for outstanding Senior faculty by JIPMER Scientific Society for the year
Arimathi Thennaganar award 2014 by Youth Peace Center
Best Institutional Award (JIPMER) for the best Neurotrauma services in the country
Maruthuva sevai mamani virudhu by NSS wing of Pondicherry
Achanta Lakshmipathy Award at Institute of Neurology

2022
Best Neurosurgeon in Tamil Nadu by Top-notch foundation
Most trusted Neurosurgeon of South India in Atal achievement awards ceremony supported by Ministry for rural development and Steel
Mayan award for Best Neurosurgeon in Chennai

2023
Outstanding Neuro-Oncologist of the Year 2022-23, Pride of Nation Awards by Brand Solutions

Affiliations

Member of the editorial board of Neurology India
Founder Secretary, Society for Intraoperative Neurophysiology
Secretary, Skullbase Surgery Society of India Chairman, Young Neurosurgeon
Executive committee member of Neuroendoscopy Society of India
Executive committee member of Neuro Oncology Society of India
Member of the Tamil Nadu Association of Neurosurgeons

• Executive Committee Member of Chennai Neuro Association

Videos

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