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