5 neurosurgery specialists in our India network are listed for epilepsy surgery in Chennai, at 3 hospitals, with 15–42 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the neurosurgery doctors in our directory for epilepsy surgery in Chennai, India, drawn from hospitals including Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
GAF Healthcare currently lists 5 neurosurgery specialists for epilepsy surgery across 3 hospitals in Chennai, with 15–42 years of listed experience. Treatment costs vary by hospital, surgeon and individual case, with a typical hospital stay of 7–10 days.
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FeaturedDr. M. Anbuselvam
- 42+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Epilepsy Surgery
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Rela Hospital, Chennai — Current
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Chennai — November 2014 to January 2021
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Brain Tumour Surgery
- Meningioma Surgery
- Craniotomy
- Cavernoma Surgery

Dr. Ari G Chacko
- 32+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Epilepsy Surgery including Hemispherotomy
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, with a focus on complex brain and spine tumor surgery.
- Previously served as Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Square Hospital, Dhaka, Bangladesh, delivering advanced neurosurgical care to patients across South Asia.
- Epilepsy Surgery including Hemispherotomy
- Brain Tumor Resection (Craniotomy)
- Awake Craniotomy for Glioma Surgery
- Skull Base Tumor Surgery
- Pituitary Tumor Surgery (Endoscopic)

Dr. Arul K
- 27+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Epilepsy Surgery
- Currently serving as Associate Consultant in Neurosurgery at Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, one of South India's leading multi-specialty hospitals.
- Has practised neurosurgery across India and Sri Lanka, gaining wide clinical exposure to diverse patient populations and case complexities.
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Brain Tumour Surgery
- Skull Base Tumour Surgery
- CP Angle Tumour Surgery
- Acoustic Neuroma / Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery

Dr. Nigel Symss
- 16+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Epilepsy Surgery
- Senior Consultant, Neurosurgery — Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai
- Neurosurgery Consultant — Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Brain Tumor Surgery
- Skull Base Tumor Surgery
- Endoscopic Brain Surgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)

Dr. Natesan Damodaran
- 15+ years of experience in Neurosurgeon
- Performs Epilepsy Surgery
- Currently serving as Clinical Lead for Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai.
- Leading the development of a Level-4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Program integrating pediatric and adult care, advanced presurgical evaluation, and neurorehabilitation.
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Vagus Nerve Stimulator (VNS) Implant
- Craniotomy
- Brain Tumor Surgery
What is Epilepsy Surgery?
Removing or isolating the brain area causing seizures. A specialized procedure available in top-tier neurology centers.
Who may be considered?
Epilepsy Surgery may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
The exact approach, preparation, and aftercare plan are selected after a specialist reviews the patient's records, diagnosis, and treatment goals.
Standard treatment pathway
Case dependentThe exact approach, preparation, and aftercare plan are selected after a specialist reviews the patient's records, diagnosis, and treatment goals.
Comprehensive Investigations
Required investigations vary with the patient's diagnosis, medical history, treatment approach, and hospital protocol. Our team confirms the appropriate checklist after reviewing the clinical records.
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Stay in India
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Clinical assessment and treatment planning, as confirmed in the personalised plan
- The procedure and hospital services specifically listed in the confirmed package
Usually Not Included
- Travel, accommodation, visa, and other non-clinical services unless explicitly included in the quote
- Additional investigations or treatment outside the confirmed plan
Recovery and follow-up
Recovery and follow-up vary by procedure and individual health. Your treating team should provide personalised instructions before and after travel.
Risks
Risks vary by procedure and individual health. Ask the surgeon to explain the risks specific to you before deciding.
Alternatives
Non-surgical options or other procedures may be available depending on the diagnosis. Discuss the alternatives, risks and benefits with a qualified specialist.
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How we selected these doctors
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Neurosurgery and their profile names epilepsy surgery (or a matching term) among the procedures they perform. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
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How GAF Healthcare selects doctors
Doctors may be included when they meet relevant criteria for epilepsy surgery. This is a transparent listing methodology, not a clinical recommendation or paid ranking:
Relevant specialty
neurosurgery expertise is mapped from the doctor's listed specialty and profile information.
Procedure relevance
epilepsy surgery is listed among the doctor's procedures or areas of expertise, using matching terms where appropriate.
Hospital affiliation
The doctor is currently affiliated with a recognised hospital in the GAF directory. Hospital details and availability can change, so confirm them before booking.
Professional experience
Experience is displayed from the doctor's available professional profile and is used as the ordering signal when the page lists doctors.
Data verification
Doctor and hospital information is checked against the records available to GAF and updated when new information is supplied. It is not a substitute for confirming credentials directly.
No paid ranking
Being featured does not automatically mean the doctor is ranked number one. GAF does not sell position on this page.
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This page lists 5 neurosurgery specialists who perform epilepsy surgery across 3 hospitals in Chennai, India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.
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Frequently asked questions about Epilepsy Surgery in Chennai, India
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