Dr. Soundappan
Neurosurgeon
Fortis Malar Hospital , Chennai, India44 Years of experience
Speaks: Tamil , English
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Neurosurgeon
Fortis Malar Hospital , Chennai, India44 Years of experience
Speaks: Tamil , English
Dr. Soundappan has more than 24 years of clinical experience out of which he has 18 years of experience in looking after the patients suffering from neurological conditions. He is currently the Senior Consultant- neurosurgery at Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai. Before associating with this hospital, he was associated with Super Specialty Hospital, Chettinad Health City, Kelambakkam, and Senthil Multispecialty Hospital, Erode, Tamil Nadu. In the year 1980, he completed his MBBS from Coimbatore Medical College, Coimbatore. In 1987, Dr. Soundappan did MS (General Surgery) from Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai. Later, he was awarded M. Ch. (Neuro Surgery) by Madras Medical College & General Hospital, Chennai, in the year 1999.
Dr. Soundappan is an expert in performing various types of neurological surgeries including endoscopic discectomies, craniotomy for intracranial tumors, endoscopic pituitary tumor surgery, kyphoplasty for osteoporotic fractures, and percutaneous spinal fixation through the minimally invasive approach. He also has a special interest in Micro Neuro surgeries, Trauma, and Minimally Invasive Brain and Spine surgeries. Dr. Soundappan is a member of various organizations including the Neuro-Spinal Surgeons Association (NSSA), Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association (NSSA), and Neurological Society of India.
Neurosurgeons are trained to treat people suffering aneurysms, blocked arteries, trauma to the brain and spine, birth defects, chronic low-back pain, brain and spinal cord cancer, and peripheral nerve problems. Neurosurgeons also do surgeries for carpal tunnel syndrome, spinal surgery, and brain tumor removal surgery. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Soundappan treats:
Some of the signs and symptoms that neurological disorders can produce are listed below. These symptoms should be discussed with a neurosurgeon for further medical investigation.
When the brain is damaged, it affects different things, including memory, sensation, and even an individual’s personality. Brain disorders are caused by illness, genetics, and traumatic injury. These disorders can produce different symptoms.
If you wish to see Dr Soundappan in his clinic/hospital, you can visit him between 11 am and 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor doesn’t work on Sunday. Sometimes, the doctor may not be available on the working days, so it is always suggested that you confirm the doctor’s availability before you visit him.
Some of the popular procedures that Dr Soundappan perform are given below::
One of the eminent neurosurgeons in the world, Dr. Soundappan has specialized in the surgical treatment of diseases of the nervous system. The doctor works with a team of highly experienced physicians and can handle even the most complex with quite an ease. The neurosurgeon follows all medical protocols to ensure patient safety.
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Neurosurgeons provide surgical treatment for the conditions of the brain and spine. They are considered some of the highly experienced and trained specialists in medicine and are involved in consulting with other doctors about various cases. Neurosurgeons treat people with a range of neurological issues, such as lower back pain, brain tumor, carpal tunnel syndrome, and peripheral nervous system disorders. Neurosurgeons work both in private and public hospitals. They also see patients in a clinic or surgery. They work closely with specialists and health professionals as part of a medical team, such as a critical care team or a hospital stroke team.
A neurosurgeon will recommend you one or more diagnostic tests before and during consultation in order to find out the case of the condition and start the right treatment. A neurological exam or a neuro exam is the evaluation of an individual’s nervous system to know how well it is functioning and find out an underlying condition. A neurological exam may include:
For the diagnosis of neurological conditions, you need to have one or more of the following tests::
Here are some of the common signs that you must seek the medical assistance of a neurosurgeon:
Dealing with the entire nervous system, neurosurgeons treat all the parts of the body that are affected by nerve issues. They do complex surgeries on the brain. Before starting treatment, they diagnose patients' symptoms and design minimally invasive treatment plans.
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Last Reviewed - January 2026