Dr. K R Suresh Bapu

Senior Consultant

50 Years of Experience

Neurosurgeon

MBBS, MS, M.Ch

Reg. No.:25959 Tamil Nadu Medical Council, 1975

SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

English, Hindi, Tamil

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About Dr. K R Suresh Bapu

Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. is a distinguished Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at SIMS Hospital, Chennai, recognized for his expertise in brain and spine surgeries. With over 50 years of dedicated experience, he has established himself as one of the best Neurosurgeons in Chennai, trusted for his precision, compassion, and advanced surgical skills.

After completing his MBBS and MS in General Surgery, Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. pursued his MCh in Neurosurgery from a leading medical institute in India. He further refined his skills through specialized training in minimally invasive spine surgery and neuroendoscopy at international centers of excellence.

Over the years, Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. has performed thousands of successful neurosurgical procedures, earning an outstanding reputation as reflected in numerous Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R’s reviews from patients who commend his approachable demeanor and high surgical success rate.

Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R.’s Expertise and Specializations

Advanced Brain Tumor Surgery: Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. is recognized as one of the top Brain Surgeons in Chennai, with expertise in managing complex brain tumors and skull base lesions. His training enables him to perform intricate tumor resections with precision, ensuring maximum safety and recovery.
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: As a leading Spine Surgeon in Chennai, Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. excels in endoscopic and minimally invasive spine procedures for disc herniations, spinal stenosis, and deformity corrections, allowing quicker recovery and less postoperative discomfort.
Neuroendoscopic Surgery: Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. of SIMS Hospital, Chennai, is highly skilled in neuroendoscopic procedures for hydrocephalus, brain cysts, and pituitary tumors. His minimally invasive techniques reduce surgical risks and enhance patient recovery outcomes.
Cerebrovascular & Skull Base Surgery: This SIMS Neurosurgeon also specializes in treating aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), and complex skull base tumors with advanced microsurgical approaches, making him a trusted name in Chennai for high-risk neurosurgical cases.
Comprehensive Neurological Care: Practicing evidence-based neurosurgery, Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. collaborates with multidisciplinary teams of neurologists, radiologists, and rehabilitation specialists to provide complete neurological care tailored to each patient.

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Top Procedures Performed by Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. and Their Cost

Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R., Neurosurgeon, provides advanced brain and spine treatments with clear, patient-friendly cost estimates, delivering world-class care at an affordable price. Below are some of the key procedures performed by him, along with their costs:

Procedure	Cost in INR	Cost in USD
Brain Tumor Surgery	INR 3,50,000 – 6,00,000	USD 3,966 – 6,798
Spine Surgery (Discectomy/Fusion)	INR 2,50,000 – 5,00,000	USD 2,833 – 5,665
Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery	INR 3,00,000 – 5,50,000	USD 3,399 – 6,232
Aneurysm Clipping / AVM Surgery	INR 4,00,000 – 7,00,000	USD 4,532 – 7,931
Craniotomy for Trauma / Hematoma	INR 2,50,000 – 4,50,000	USD 2,833 – 5,099

Note: Costs are indicative and may vary depending on patient-specific factors, investigations, hospital stay, and policy.

Some Noteworthy Patient Reviews for Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R.

Patient reviews for Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. highlight his reputation as one of the best Neurosurgeons in Chennai, with patients praising his approachable demeanor, clear explanations, and high surgical success rate. His expertise as a Brain Surgeon in Chennai and Spine Surgeon in Chennai has earned him the trust of patients and their families alike.

“Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. performed my spine surgery with remarkable skill and precision—my recovery was much smoother than expected.”

“As a patient with a complex brain condition, I found Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R., Neurosurgeon, extremely approachable and thorough in explaining every detail.”

“Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. is one of the most compassionate Neurosurgeons in Chennai, and his calm demeanor gave me complete confidence in my treatment.”

Choosing a trusted Neurosurgeon, such as Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R. at SIMS Hospital in Chennai, is crucial for achieving successful outcomes in brain and spine conditions. MediJourney can help arrange your appointment with Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R., including details of Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R.’s consultation fees and Dr. Suresh Bapu K.R.'s contact number, ensuring a seamless treatment journey.

OPD Schedule Of Dr. K R Suresh Bapu

Consultation Fees Rs. 1500 /-

SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani, Chennai

Monday 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Tuesday 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Wednesday 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Thursday 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Friday 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Saturday 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM

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Education

MBBS - Madurai Medical College, 1975
MS - General Surgery - Madurai Medical College, 1984
MCh - Neuro Surgery - Madurai Medical College, 1984

Training & Certificates

Training for Microneurosurgery, Zurich, Switzerland, 1982
Special Training Program for Neurosurgery, USA
Special Training Program for Neurosurgery, Japan

Past Experience

2016 - Present Neurosurgeon at Sri Balaji Hospital
Director & Senior Consultant – Institute of Neurosciences at SIMS Hospital

Awards

Best Outgoing Student, Madurai Medical College, Tamil Nadu, 1973
Best Teacher Award, MGR Medical University, Chennai

Associations/Membership

Indian Medical Association (IMA)
Neurological Society of India
Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association India (NSSA)

Paper Published

Gopinathan Nair, A., Bassi, S. R., Olma Noronha, V., Moodambikana, K., & Suresh Bapu, K. R. (2011). What Comes Down Must Go Up—Chiasmal Prolapse: A Field Report. Neuro-ophthalmology, 35(4), 214-218.
Patel, P., Kalyanaraman, S., Reginald, J., Natarajan, P., Ganapathy, K., Bapu, K. S., ... & Balamurugan, M. (2005). Post-traumatic cranial nerve injury. Indian Journal of Neurotrauma, 2(01), 27-32.
Kumar, V. R., Subramaniam, S. B., Murugan, A. G., & Bapu, K. S. (2017). Endovascular pulmonary artery inflatable balloon-induced hypotension: A novel technique for clipping giant intracranial aneurysms. Neurology India, 65(3), 566-569.
Sampath, N., Subramaniam, S., Sankaran, V., Kumar, R., & KR, S. B. (2016). Brainstem auditory evoked potentials for intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring. Journal of Neuroanaesthesiology and Critical Care, 3(04), S1-S3.
Mohan, B., Bapu, S., Mahapatra, R. K., & Lakshmanan, M. (2020). A rare presentation of solitary pineal region metastasis in a case of lung cancer. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 16(6), 1532-1534.