Dr K. Arul
Dr K. Arul
Neurosurgeon

Location: Chennai, India

Experience: 27

Designation: Senior Consultant

Qualification: MBBS, FRCS

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About Dr K. Arul

  • Dr. K. Arul is a highly experienced Consultant Neurosurgeon with over 27 years of expertise in neurosurgery.
  • He has also assisted in complex surgeries including cerebellopontine (CP) angle tumors, skull base tumors, neuro-endoscopic procedures, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and epilepsy surgeries.
  • He is currently associated with Gleneagles Health City and handles both trauma and non-trauma neurosurgical cases efficiently in a high-volume neurosurgical unit.
  • Dr. Arul has independently performed numerous neurosurgical procedures on patients with head injuries and other non-traumatic neurological conditions.
  • For the past 10 years, he has been actively engaged in epilepsy surgery programs, participating in pre-surgical evaluations, conducting major epilepsy surgeries, and managing Stereo-EEG planning and execution.
  • Dr. K. Arul completed his MBBS from Madurai Kamaraj University in 1991 and earned his Master of Surgery from the University of Colombo in 2001.
  • He was awarded the FRCS by the Royal College of Surgeons, UK in 2003, and obtained a Certificate of Specialization in Neurosurgery from the University of Colombo in 2004.
  • He regularly participates in seminars, workshops, and training courses to stay updated with advancements in neurosurgery.
  • Dr. Arul is a life member of the Neurological Society of India, and also holds memberships in the Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery and the Neurological Association of Sri Lanka.
  • His dedication to academic excellence and surgical precision has earned him a respected reputation in the field of neurosurgery.
  • His keen interest in research resulted in the publication of numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals.

Work Experience

  • Consultant,  Neurosurgery,  Life Line Hospital and Fortis Malar Hospital, 2007
  • Consultant Neurosurgeon at National Hospital, Colombo, Sri Lanka, 2005 to 2007
  •  Specialist Registrar in Neurosurgery, 2004 to 2005
  • Registrar in Neurosurgery, 2000 to 2004
  • Registrar in Cardiac Surgery, 1998 to 2000
  • Registrar in Orthopaedic Surgery, 1997 to 1998
  • Senior House Officer (SHO) in General Surgery, 1994 to 1996

Education

  • MBBS – Madurai Kamaraj University, 1991
  • Master of Surgery – University of Colombo, 2001
  • FRCS – The Royal College of Surgeons, UK, 2003
  • Certificate of Specialization in Neurosurgery – University of Colombo, 2004

Specialization

Qualification

MBBS, FRCS