About Dr. G. Balamurali

• Dr. G. Balamurali is a distinguished Spine Surgeon with more than 25 years of experience in treating complex spinal conditions.
• He is widely recognized for his pioneering work in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery, aimed at restoring mobility and relieving pain effectively.
• Dr. Balamurali has extensive expertise in advanced spinal techniques, including spinal cord tumor surgery, pediatric spine surgery, DREZ lesioning for brachial plexus injuries, deformity correction and complex spine procedures.
• He holds an MBBS from Bangalore University, an MS in General Surgery from JIPMER, and an MD in Neurosurgery from the University of Central Lancashire.
• Additionally, he is a Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP, UK) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS, UK).
• His contributions to spinal care are recognized internationally and he is actively involved in prestigious medical societies.
• Dr. Balamurali is deeply committed to academic research and medical education, having authored several publications in the field of spine surgery.
• He is fluent in both Tamil and English, enabling effective communication with a diverse patient population.
• He is associated with many medical societies including the  American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS), the Association of Spinal Surgeons of India (ASSI), the International Spinal Cord Society (ISCS), the Neurological Society of India (NSI), the Neuro Spine Surgeons Association (NSSA), the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of Bharath (MISSAB), the Tamil Nadu Association of Neurological surgeons (TANS), and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (RCSED)

Work Experience

• Professor, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
• Chairman, Spinal Cord Society (SCS)
• Over 25 years of experience in Spine Surgery and Neurosurgery
• Expertise in minimally invasive spine procedures
• Extensive experience in spinal deformity correction surgeries
• Skilled in managing complex cervical and lumbar spine disorders
• Successfully treated numerous patients with spinal trauma and degenerative diseases

Education

• MBBS, Bangalore University. India, 1997
• MRCS (Edinburgh),  Member of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. UK, 2001
• FRCS (Surgical Neurology), Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. UK, 2008
• MD (Research), University of Central Lancashire. Preston, U.K, 2010

Location

Kauvery hospital, Alwarpet

Established in: 2012

Number of Beds: 300+

Multi Specialty

Location: Alwarpet, Chennai

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Awards

• Prof. Alan Crockard International Travel Fellowship Award, Spine Section, American Association of Neurological Surgeons, Orlando, USA – Feb 2010
• International Travel Scholarship from Synthes (Switzerland) and Medtronic (USA) – Jan 2010
• Health Care Administration (HCA) International Foundation Travel Fellowship Award, London, UK – 2009
• Best Doctor Award from Government of Tamil Nadu for Excellence in the Medical Profession, Chennai, India – Aug 2019
• Named among the Top 50 Most Influential People of Chennai by Chennai Insider – 2020
• Best Influencer Award from Kotak Mahindra Bank, Chennai – 2021