Dr. Chelladurai Pandian Hariharan
Specialist Neurosurgery
Aster Hospital Qusais,
Aster Hospital Mankhool
Experience: 15+ Years
Dr. Chelladurai Pandian Hariharan is an experienced Neurosurgeon at Aster Hospital, Al Qusais, with over 15 years of expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex brain, spine, vascular, and pediatric neurological disorders. He is known for his patient-centered approach and advanced surgical skills in treating a wide spectrum of neurosurgical conditions.
He completed his MBBS from Tirunelveli Medical College, MS in General Surgery from Stanley Medical College, Chennai, and MCh in Neurosurgery from Madras Medical College, Chennai, all affiliated with The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University. His training at the prestigious Madras Institute of Neurology provided extensive exposure to advanced neurosurgical procedures and complex neurological cases.
Dr. Chelladurai specializes in Brain Tumor Surgery, Spine Surgery, Vascular Neurosurgery, Neurotrauma, Pediatric Neurosurgery, and Stroke Management. His expertise includes the treatment of gliomas, meningiomas, cerebellopontine angle tumors, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), hydrocephalus, spinal tumors, and traumatic brain injuries. He is also highly skilled in minimally invasive spine surgery, cervical and lumbar spine procedures, spinal fixation surgeries, and advanced cranioplasty techniques using titanium mesh, bone cement, and PEEK implants.
Prior to joining Aster Hospital, he served as Consultant and Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Manipal Hospitals, and later as a Specialist Neurosurgeon at International Modern Hospital, Dubai. His extensive experience spans both elective and emergency neurosurgical care, including complex cranial and spinal surgeries.
Dr. Chelladurai is committed to delivering evidence-based neurological care and is actively associated with leading professional organizations, including the European Society of Neurosurgery, Neurological Society of India, Gulf Medical Association, and the Indian Medical Association.
His areas of interest include Neuro-Oncology, Vascular Neurosurgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Stroke Management, and Neurotrauma, ensuring comprehensive care for patients with neurological disorders across all age groups.
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Education +
MCh ( Neurosurgery) MS (General Surgery) MBBS
DOH License Grade +
Specialist
Type of Physician +
Full Time
Credentials +
- MCh (Neurosurgery) from Madras Medical College Chennai-The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University Chennai.
- MS (General Surgery) from Stanley Medical College Chennai - The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University Chennai.
- MBBS from Tirunelveli Medical College, Tirunelveli - The Tamil Nadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai
Professional Associations +
- Professional Member - European Society of Neurosurgery
- Associate Member - Neurological Society of India
- Professional Member - Gulf Medical Association
- Life Member - Indian Medical Association
Professional Experience +
- Senior Resident Neurosurgery - Madras Institute of Neurology - Madras Medical College
- Consultant Neurosurgeon - Manipal Hospitals - 2 years
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon - Manipal Hospitals - 2 years
- Specialist Neurosurgeon - International Modern Hospital Dubai - 6 months
Clinical Expertise & Services Offered +
Tumours & Onco-Neurosurgery
- Intracerebral tumours, including gliomas
- Meningiomas
- Cerebellopontine angle tumours
Vascular Neurosurgery
- Aneurysms
- Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
- Microvascular decompression
Neurotrauma
- Craniotomy for:
- Extradural haemorrhage
- Subdural haemorrhage
- Intracerebral haemorrhage
- Conservative management of head injuries
Cranioplasty
- Autografts
- Bone cement cranioplasty
- Titanium mesh cranioplasty
- PEEK cranioplasty
Spine Surgery
Cervical Spine
- Cervical disc disease
- Cage, mesh, and artificial disc placement
- Surgery for OPLL (Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament)
- Cervical fixation
- Lateral mass fixation
- Laminoplasty
Lumbar Spine
- Lumbar disc disease
- Laminectomy
- Discectomy
- Foraminotomy
- Spondylolisthesis – pedicle screw fixation
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Microlumbar discectomy
Spinal Disorders
- Spinal trauma
- Spinal tumours
Paediatric Neurosurgery
- Trauma
- Tumours
- Brain abscess
- Hydrocephalus
- Developmental malformations of the spine
Stroke Management
- Medical and surgical management of stroke
Management of Common Neurological Conditions
- Mild head injury
- Headache
- Low back pain
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