About Dr K. Arul

• Dr. K. Arul is a highly experienced Consultant Neurosurgeon with over 27 years of expertise in neurosurgery.
• Renowned for managing both traumatic and non-traumatic neurological disorders with excellent surgical outcomes.
• Currently associated with Gleneagles Health City, Chennai, one of India’s leading neuroscience centers.
• Has independently performed numerous neurosurgical procedures for patients suffering from head injuries and complex neurological conditions.
• Experienced in handling high-volume neurosurgical cases in a multidisciplinary healthcare environment.
• Assisted in complex neurosurgical procedures involving Cerebellopontine (CP) Angle Tumors.
• Expertise in the management and surgical treatment of Skull Base Tumors.
• Skilled in advanced Neuro-Endoscopic Procedures for minimally invasive brain surgeries.
• Participated in the surgical management of Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs).
• Experienced in performing and assisting complex Epilepsy Surgeries.
• Actively involved in epilepsy surgery programs for more than 10 years.
• Plays a key role in pre-surgical evaluation and planning for epilepsy surgery patients.
• Experienced in conducting major epilepsy surgeries with a focus on improved patient outcomes.
• Specialized in Stereo-EEG (SEEG) planning and execution for advanced epilepsy management.
• Completed MBBS from Madurai Kamaraj University in 1991.
• Earned Master of Surgery (MS) from the University of Colombo in 2001.
• Awarded FRCS (Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons), UK in 2003.
• Obtained a Certificate of Specialization in Neurosurgery from the University of Colombo in 2004.
• Regularly participates in national and international seminars, workshops and training programs to stay updated with the latest advancements in neurosurgery.
• Life Member of the Neurological Society of India (NSI).
• Member of the Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery (IndSPN).
• Member of the Neurological Association of Sri Lanka.
• Recognized for his commitment to academic excellence, surgical precision and patient-centered care.

Work Experience

• Consultant,  Neurosurgery,  Life Line Hospital and Fortis Malar Hospital, 2007
• Consultant Neurosurgeon at National Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2005 to 2007
•  Specialist Registrar in Neurosurgery, 2004 to 2005
• Registrar in Neurosurgery, 2000 to 2004
• Registrar in Cardiac Surgery, 1998 to 2000
• Registrar in Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 to 1998
• Senior House Officer (SHO) in General Surgery, 1994 to 1996

Education

• MBBS – Madurai Kamaraj University, 1991
• Master of Surgery – University of Colombo, 2001
• FRCS – The Royal College of Surgeons, UK, 2003
• Certificate of Specialization in Neurosurgery – University of Colombo, 2004

Location

Gleneagles Global Hospital Chennai

Established in: 1999

Number of Beds: 1000+

Multi Specialty

Location: Perumbakkam, Sholinganallur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Awards

• 25+ years neurosurgery experience
• Fellowship trained (UK)
• Expert in epilepsy & complex brain surgeries
• Member of top neurological associations