Dr. G. Balamurali is a distinguished Spine Surgeon with more than 24 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)
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
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