Neuro and spine doctors in Chennai

Dr. Subashini Sargunan is an experienced consultant psychiatrist specializing in geriatric psychiatry, old-age mental health, and dementia care, with over two decades of professional experience in the medical field. After completing her M.B.B.S. at Madras Medical College in 2002, she went on to earn her M.D. in Psychiatry from the same institution and a Postgraduate Diploma in Geriatric Medicine from Christian Medical College, Vellore. Her clinical career includes prominent roles at organizations such as Geri Care Hospitals, Athulya Senior Living, the Schizophrenia Research Foundation (SCARF), and Dr. Mohan's Diabetes Center, alongside former academic positions at Saveetha Medical College. She is an expert in diagnosing and managing complex neuropsychiatric conditions in older adults—including Alzheimer's disease, dementia, late-life mood and anxiety disorders, and behavioral symptoms—while actively implementing non-pharmacological therapies like Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and comprehensive caregiver support programs.

Dr. Miny Susan Abraham is a Neurologist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of neurological disorders, with a special interest in epilepsy and seizure disorders. She has completed her advanced training in Neurology and holds qualifications including DM Neurology, DrNB Neurology, FEBN, and a Fellowship in Epilepsy. Her areas of clinical expertise include epilepsy, recurrent seizures, headaches and migraine, stroke, vertigo, movement disorders, neuropathy, and other neurological conditions. She is committed to providing comprehensive, evidence-based neurological care with an emphasis on accurate diagnosis, individualized treatment planning, and long-term patient management.

Dr. Mohinish Sundar is a Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Chennai, specializing in the diagnosis and management of neurological disorders in children. He holds an MBBS, MD in Paediatrics, and DM in Paediatric Neurology, with advanced training in paediatric epilepsy and neuromuscular disorders. His clinical expertise includes epilepsy, EEG and video-EEG interpretation, neurodevelopmental disorders, neurogenetic and neurometabolic conditions, movement disorders, neuromuscular disorders, childhood headaches, and paediatric neurocritical care. He has experience in OPD/IPD care and NICU/PICU neurology consultations, along with genetic test interpretation and family counselling. He is also actively involved in research and academic activities, with multiple publications and national and international awards.

He has served as an Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery at Saveetha Medical College and Hospital and as a fellow at Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital in Chennai He is associated with prominent institutions like Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals and Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, where he practices neurosurgery and spine surgery.He is a compassionate and innovative Neurosurgeon and Paediatric Neurosurgeon.He specializes in handling complex pediatric neurosurgical conditions—such as craniostenosis, plagiocephaly, pediatric brain tumors, giant cerebral cavernous malformations, and split cord malformations—alongside general neurosurgical trauma, cranial base tumors, and spine and brachial plexus injuries. Highly skilled in advanced surgical procedures, his practice includes pediatric craniospinal surgeries, neuroendoscopy, emergency craniotomies, tumor resections, and cutting-edge 3D-printed titanium mesh calvarial reconstructions. Beyond his clinical and operative roles, Dr. Rachatte is actively involved in academic research, textbook editing, and organizing national neurosurgery workshops and conferences.

Dr. S. Balaji is a Neurosurgeon, Surgical Neuro-Oncology specialist and Associate Professor at Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai. His training combines Neurosurgery with an earlier specialization in ENT, providing a strong foundation for complex skull-base and head-and-neck related neurosurgical procedures. He completed his DrNB Neurosurgery training at Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Centre, Madurai, followed by advanced fellowships in Skull Base and Gamma Knife Surgery at P.D. Hinduja Hospital and Skull Base Surgery at Bombay Hospital, Mumbai. His academic and clinical interests include pituitary and skull-base tumours, neuroendoscopy, cerebrovascular surgery, brain and spinal tumours, epilepsy surgery, hydrocephalus, paediatric neurosurgery and neuro-oncology. He is actively involved in research, publications, teaching, and professional neurosurgical societies.

Dr. Induja Nair is a Consultant Psychiatrist with expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of mental health conditions across adolescents and adults. Trained at Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai, she combines evidence-based psychiatric care with a compassionate, patient-centred approach. Her clinical interests include depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, behavioural disturbances, cognitive disorders, and psychosocial rehabilitation. Alongside her clinical practice, she serves as an Assistant Professor and actively contributes to psychiatric research, academic teaching, and national scientific conferences. She is committed to improving mental well-being through comprehensive assessment, personalized treatment, and long-term patient support.