Spine & Neurosurgery
Dr. D. R. Shankar
M.S., M.Ch. (Neurosurgery) - Gold Medalist
Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon & Spine Specialist
18+ Years ExperienceLanguages: English, Tamil
OPD Consultation Schedule
Mon – Sat: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Emergency on-call 24/7)
Emergency and Trauma cases attended 24/7 on call
Professional Background & Clinical Biography
Dr. D. R. Shankar is a distinguished Neurosurgeon and Gold Medalist from Madras Medical College (MMC), Chennai. He holds specialized expertise in all cranial and spinal neurosurgeries, including brain tumors, neuro-trauma, cervical/lumbar disc prolapse, endoscopic discectomy, and minimally invasive spine stabilization (Vertebroplasty/Kyphoplasty). Under his leadership, the hospital maintains one of the lowest spine surgery complication rates in Chennai.
Areas of Clinical & Surgical Expertise
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
Lumbar & Cervical Disc Prolapse Correction
Vertebroplasty for Osteoporotic Spine Fractures
Emergency Head Injury & Neuro-Trauma Care
Neuro-Endoscopic Surgeries
Craniovertebral Junction Anomaly & Scoliosis Correction
Consultation Guidelines:
- Patients are requested to arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled appointment token.
- Please bring all prior digital X-rays, MRI scans, CT films, and ongoing prescriptions.
- Cashless insurance pre-authorization desk assistance is available in the hospital lobby.