Pediatric Neurosurgeons in India

Dr. Ticini Joseph Completed her MBBS degree from Ukraine, she pursued advanced specialization in Neurosurgery by completing her DNB at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. She further enhanced her expertise through a Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, Kerala. Dr. Ticini has contributed to the field through several scientific publications and is an active member of both national and international pediatric neurosurgical associations. Prior to her current role, she served as a Junior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Apollo Children's Hospital, Chennai, where she gained extensive experience in managing complex pediatric neurosurgical cases.

Dr. Vishakha Karpe is a Senior Pediatric Neurosurgeon with 15 years of extensive experience in neurosurgery, including the last 10 years dedicated exclusively to pediatric neurosurgery. She has extensive experience managing more than 2,000 complex pediatric neurosurgical conditions and surgeries. Her expertise covers complex pediatric cranial and spinal disorders, with a strong focus on advanced surgical precision, multidisciplinary care, and a family-centered approach. She is experienced in endoscopic cranial surgery, craniosynostosis correction, spinal dysraphism repair, hydrocephalus management, pediatric brain tumors, and neurotrauma. Dr. Karpe is also actively involved in academic teaching, mentoring, clinical research, and national and international neurosurgical forums

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. Abhishek Nadkarni is a Senior Consultant Pediatric Neurosurgeon with over 7 years of dedicated experience in pediatric neurosurgery. He specializes in the diagnosis and surgical management of complex brain, spine and nervous-system disorders affecting infants, children and adolescents. He has completed MBBS, MS in General Surgery and MCh in Neurosurgery, followed by advanced fellowship training in Pediatric Neurosurgery at Alder Hey Children’s NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool, UK. His expertise includes pediatric brain and spinal tumors, hydrocephalus, neuroendoscopy, congenital neurological disorders, craniofacial conditions, pediatric neurotrauma and cerebrovascular disorders. His approach combines advanced surgical techniques, international training and compassionate, family-centered care.

Dr. Harshal Agrawal is a Consultant Neurosurgeon specialising in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Pediatric Neuro-oncology and Epilepsy Surgery. He has advanced training in complex pediatric brain and spinal disorders, with fellowships and specialised training at B. J. Wadia Hospital for Children, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and Dana Children’s Hospital, Tel Aviv Medical Center, Israel. He currently works as a Consultant Pediatric Neurosurgeon at MRR Children’s Hospital, Mumbai/Thane. His clinical interests include complex pediatric neurosurgery, pediatric brain and spine tumours, epilepsy surgery, neuroendoscopy, craniofacial disorders, hydrocephalus and spinal dysraphism. Dr. Agrawal is also a DNB Neurosurgery Gold Medalist and holds FRCS Neurosurgery from the Royal College of Surgeons of England. He has particular expertise in minimally invasive and image-guided neurosurgery and advanced functional brain mapping.