MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery) Senior Consultant – Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
Dr. Soundappan is a Neurosurgeon in India with 22+ years of experience, currently at Fortis Malar Hospital.
Dr. Soundappan is a senior neurosurgeon specializing in complex cranial and minimally invasive spine surgery. He holds qualifications in neurosurgery and has led surgical units at multispecialty medical centers. His surgical approach uses neuro-navigation and microscopic keyhole techniques to manage deep-seated brain tumors, complex spinal deformities, and severe neurotrauma.
Resection of brain tumors, skull base lesions, and cerebrovascular malformations.
Employing keyhole access techniques for lumbar disc herniations, spinal canal stenosis, and spinal fusion procedures.
Emergency surgical intervention, decompressive craniectomies, and stabilization for severe head and spinal injuries.
Performing endoscopic third ventriculostomies (ETV) and VP shunt placement procedures.
Dr. Soundappan, Neurosurgeon in India with 22+ years of experience.
Current position: Senior Consultant – Neurosurgery & Spine Surgery
How Shifara Health connects international patients with Dr. Soundappan, Neurosurgeon in India.
Send your reports and scans on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A Shifara case manager replies within 24 hours.
We share your case with Dr. Soundappan at Fortis Malar Hospital and send you the treatment plan with a written cost estimate, free.
Speak to Dr. Soundappan on a video call before you travel to India. The consultation fee is USD 26.
We arrange the hospital invitation letter for your e-Medical Visa and guide you through the application, free. Your case manager stays with you from the airport to the day you fly home.
After treatment we schedule your follow-up consultations with Dr. Soundappan, including after you return home.
Indicative package costs in India at Shifara partner hospitals. Your written estimate depends on your reports.
| Treatment | Indicative cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Brain Tumor Neuronavigation Surgery | $8,000 |
| Cyberknife Surgery | $5,500 |
| Deep Brain Stimulation | $30,000 – $35,000 |
| DSA & Angioplasty | $7,500 – $9,000 |
| Epilepsy Surgery | $8,000 – $10,000 |
| Gamma Knife Radiosurgery | $7,000 |
Dr. Soundappan is a Neurosurgeon in India with 22+ years of experience, practising at Fortis Malar Hospital. Qualifications: MBBS, MS (General Surgery), MCh (Neurosurgery).
Dr. Soundappan practises at Fortis Malar Hospital, Adyar, Chennai, Greater Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Send your medical reports to Shifara Health on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A case manager replies within 24 hours, arranges your appointment with Dr. Soundappan and shares a written cost estimate. Our help is free for patients.
Yes. You can book a video consultation with Dr. Soundappan before you travel to India. The fee is USD 26.
The cost depends on the procedure, the room category and how long you stay in hospital. Share your reports and we will get a written estimate from Fortis Malar Hospital at no charge. Indicative costs for related treatments are listed above.
Most international patients travel on India's e-Medical Visa. Once the hospital confirms your treatment plan, we arrange the invitation letter and guide you through the application, free. Read our medical visa guide.
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