Ganesh VL
Ernakulam
Summary
Consultant neurosurgeon specializing in minimally invasive spine surgery and neurocritical care, with extensive experience at Ujala Cygnus Central Hospital. Demonstrated success in managing complex cranial and spinal cases, achieving optimal patient outcomes through surgical precision and teamwork. Dedicated to enhancing neurosurgical practices and prioritizing patient safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Sunrise Group of Hospitals
Kerala
02.2026 - Current
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Ujala Cygnus Central Hospital
Haldwani
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Managed elective and emergency neurosurgical cases, including MIS and endoscopic spine procedures, as primary surgeon for over 1 year and 4 months.
- Extensive experience in comprehensive brain and spine surgery, including trauma and tumors.
- Actively involved in establishing, organizing, and running neurosurgical services, ensuring patient safety, OT protocols, and surgical quality.
Associate Consultant - Neurosurgery
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Gurugram
07.2023 - 07.2024
- Contributed to 500 cranial and spinal surgeries at a high-volume tertiary care corporate center including domestic and international patients.
- Performed and assisted in advanced cranial and spine procedures under senior consultants.
- Managed neurosurgical ICU patients, postoperative care, and emergency neurosurgical referrals.
- Supported complex multidisciplinary neurosurgical care in a tertiary referral setting.
Senior Resident - Neurosurgery
AIIMS NEW DELHI
New Delhi
06.2020 - 06.2023
- Gained hands-on experience in complex cranial, spinal, skull base, and neurovascular surgeries, enhancing surgical proficiency.
- Assisted in advanced microneurosurgical and endoscopic procedures, improving patient outcomes through precision techniques.
- Facilitated resident teaching, academic activities, and research initiatives, fostering a collaborative learning environment.
Senior Resident
Max Hospital Gurugram
Gurugram
08.2019 - 12.2019
Junior Resident - General Surgery
King George's Medical University
Lucknow
05.2016 - 06.2019
Education
Fellowship On Neuroendoscopy( Spine And Brain) - Neuroendoscopy
Neuroendoscopic Society
Jabalpur, India 03-2026
MCH - Neurosurgery
AIIMS
New Delhi, India07-2023
MS - General Surgery
King George's Medical University
Lucknow05-2019
MBBS -
STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE
Chennai, India08-2014
Skills
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Endoscopic Spine Surgery
- Minimally invasive pain procedures related to spine
- Neuronavigation Guided complex surgeries
- Brain & Spine Tumors
- Traumatic Brain and Spine Injuries
- Skull Base & Complex Cranial Surgery
- Stroke & Intracranial Hemorrhage
- Neurocritical Care & Emergency Neurosurgery
Languages
- Malayalam
- Tamil
- Hindi
- English
Awards
- Best Paper Presentation, Indian Spine Conference 2022
- Best Operative Video Presentation, AIIMS Microneurosurgery Conference 2023
Publications
- Technical Nuances and Complication Avoidance in Surgery for Medullary Hemangioblastoma, World Neurosurgery - Video Article, 09/2023
- Effect of Topical and Intraventricular Antibiotics Used During Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Insertion on the Rate of Shunt Infection - a Meta-Analysis, Acta Neurochirurgica, Ganesh VL, Kanwaljeet Garg, Vivek Tandon, Sachin A. Borkar, G. D. Satyarthi, Manmohan Singh, P. S. Chandra, S. S. Kale, 07/2022
- A Computed Tomography (CT)-Based Morphometric Study of Various Skull Base Parameters and Their Anatomical Relationships Relevant to Endoscopic Endo nasal Skull Base Surgery, Surgical Neurology International, V. L. Ganesh, Sundarakrishnan Dharanipathy, V. Pavana, Amandeep Kumar, Leve Joseph Devarajan Sebastian, Ajay Garg, 03/2024
- Functional and Neuropsychological Outcome Following Surgical Treatment of Moyamoya Disease, World Neurosurgery, Siddharth B. Joshi, Rajeev Sharma, Niveditha Manjunath, Rohan Raju Dhanakshirur, V. Ganesh, Savyasachi Jain, Amol Raheja, Leve Joseph Devrajan, Ashima Nehra, Ashish Suri, 2024
- Chapter: Cervical Spondyloptosis - AIIMS Neurosurgery Case Book on Cervical Spine Trauma
Workshop And Courses
- AO SPINE ADVANCED COURSE- MISS & FULL ENDOSCOPY, Jason Cheung (Chairperson AO spine ASIA Pacific)
- Endoscopic spine surgery workshop, Hyderabad, Dr. Sukumar Sura
- Endoscopic Spine surgery workshop, Dehradun, Dr. Kangteek Lim
Mentorship Leadership Academic Lineage
- Dr. Rana Patir, Chairman - Neurosciences, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, Contact can be shared on request
- Dr. Sandeep Vaishya, Executive Chairman - Neurosciences, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, Contact can be shared on request
- Dr. Sarat Chandra, Professor & Head, Department of Neurosurgery, AIIMS New Delhi, Contact can be shared on request
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Native
Native
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Certification
Memnber of Neurological society of India
Accomplishments
All India Rank 2 in MCh entrance exams.
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Networking onlySalary Range
₹45000/yr - ₹200000/yrTimeline
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Sunrise Group of Hospitals
02.2026 - Current
Consultant Neurosurgeon
Ujala Cygnus Central Hospital
08.2024 - 12.2025
Associate Consultant - Neurosurgery
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
07.2023 - 07.2024
Senior Resident - Neurosurgery
AIIMS NEW DELHI
06.2020 - 06.2023
Senior Resident
Max Hospital Gurugram
08.2019 - 12.2019
Junior Resident - General Surgery
King George's Medical University
05.2016 - 06.2019
Fellowship On Neuroendoscopy( Spine And Brain) - Neuroendoscopy
Neuroendoscopic Society
MCH - Neurosurgery
AIIMS
MS - General Surgery
King George's Medical University
MBBS -
STANLEY MEDICAL COLLEGE