Precision
Neurosurgery
24×7 advanced cranial, spinal & neurovascular care, powered by microsurgery and neuro-critical excellence.
Overview
The Department of Neurosurgery at SMIMS provides comprehensive, advanced and affordable neurosurgical care for patients across Kulasekharam, Nagercoil and the Kanyakumari region. It functions as a 24×7 neurosurgical emergency and referral centre for complex brain, spine and neurovascular disorders.
Our team manages head injuries, brain tumors, spinal disorders, congenital neurological conditions, neurovascular diseases and degenerative spine disorders. With modern technology and a multidisciplinary team, the department ensures accurate diagnosis, safe surgical intervention and comprehensive post-operative care — working closely with Neurology, Radiology, Anaesthesiology, Critical Care and Rehabilitation.
To develop competent, ethical healthcare professionals with a strong foundation in anatomical sciences and lifelong learning.
Advanced Technology & Equipment
A dedicated neurosurgical suite equipped with state-of-the-art microsurgical, image-guided and functional systems for complex cranial and spinal procedures.
Scope of Neurosurgical Services
- Craniotomy for brain tumors
- Posterior fossa tumor surgeries
- Cerebellopontine angle tumor surgery
- Burr hole evacuation of intracranial hematoma
- Decompressive craniectomy for traumatic brain injury
- Surgery for intracranial hemorrhage
- Skull base tumor surgery
- Endoscopic transnasal neurosurgery
- Cervical and lumbar spinal instrumentation
- Spinal decompression surgeries
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Surgery for spinal tumors
- Surgery for degenerative spine disorders
- Surgery for cerebral aneurysms
- Management of intracranial vascular disorders
- Cerebrovascular neurosurgical procedures
- Epilepsy surgery
- Peripheral nerve surgery
- Functional neurosurgery procedures
Specialty Neurosurgery Clinics
Neuro-Critical Care
Postoperative and emergency neurosurgical patients are managed in a dedicated Neuro ICU with continuous specialist monitoring, advanced life-support and round-the-clock intensivist cover.
Academics & Training
Faculty
| S.No | Name | Designation | Date of Joining |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Girish Menon Ramachandran | Professor & HOD | 1-9-2025 |
| 2 | Dr. Susanth S | Associate Professor | 1-9-2025 |