Dr. C. V. Gopalkrishanan Neurosurgeon in Aster Hospital, Qusais, Dubai

Top Neurosurgeon in Dubai with special interest in Arachnoid cysts. Brain tumours. Cerebral palsy, including selective dorsal rhizotomy/ baclofen pumps for spasticity. Chiari malformation. Congenital malformations of the brain and spine. Craniofacial syndromes. Craniosynostosis including Endoscopic strip craniectomy in infants and post-operative helmeting. Epilepsy surgery. Hydrocephalus, including endoscopic third ventriculostomy and choroid plexus coagulation. Inflammatory/Infectious processes of the brain and spine (e.g. brain abscess). Neural tube disorders (spina bifida, syringomyelia, tethered cord, etc.). Skeletal dysplasia. Spinal cord tumours. Traumatic brain and spinal injuries. Vascular abnormalities, including moyamoya and pediatric aneurysm. Minimally invasive endoscopic techniques. Frameless stereotactic guidance. Intraoperative mapping to preserve normal brain function.

Professional Experience

Consultant Neurosurgery, NMC Royal Hospital, Khalifa City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Visiting Professor, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Professor Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, MS Ramaiah Medical College and Hospitals, Bangalore, India. Chef de Clinique in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery and Pediatric Neurosurgery, Department of Neurosurgery, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois (CHUV), Lausanne, Switzerland. Clinical Fellow, Pediatric Neurosurgery, British Columbia Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada. Accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellowships. Associate Professor in Neurosurgery Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum. Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum. Postdoctoral fellowship in Vascular Neurosurgery Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.

Languages Spoken: English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Education: MBBS, MS, MCh (Neurosurgery), Fellow in Pediatric Neurosurgery (Canada), Fellow in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (Switzerland)

Professional Associations

Visiting Professor, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Life Member of the Neurological Society of India. Life member of Indian Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery. Life Member of the Trivandrum Neuro-club (Kerala chapter of NSI). Member of the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, USA. Life member of the Indian Medical Association.

DESCRIPTION OF OUR FREE HEALTHCARE CONCIERGE SERVICES FOR MEDICAL TRAVELLERS:

1. Consulting Services & Treatment Package Creation : Personal medical record is required to accurately assess a treatment plan.

2. Physician C.V: Medical records transfer to physician for treatment and pricing options.

3. Second Opinion : Medical report for consultation by your specialist doctors a feedback is expected within 72hours [3days].

4. Budget Friendly Treatment Plans : Expect to have as many referrals from different hospitals detailing their second opinion and the cost of treatment.

5. Medical Visa Assistance: Once the patient is satisfied with respect to the advised treatment and hospital and finalize their plan for coming to prefer country , we assist the patient in obtaining medical visa . The patient has to apply on his own for the same in High Commission in their home country. We provide an invitation letter to the patient from the respective hospital which is required for submitting their visa application. Also, our team is trained to provide any information/query that the patient may have regarding medical visa and medical attendant visa.

6. Treatment Itinerary : When see doctor, When operation takes place extra, also contact details for the ward room .

7. Personal case manager: Once the patient arrives to the designated country for treatment he/she becomes our full responsibility. To handle any cases arising from hospital/ doctor negligence or malpractice to the patients. Also organized the accommodation and stay of the members accompanying the patient we will be responsible for their safety.

8. Interpretation: Interpretation assistance if necessary.

9. Communication: Assist in communicating with family and home. Mobile phone or telephone card.

10. Airport support arrival / departure.: Complimentary airport pick-up / drop-off in a cab.

11. Post care rehab: Post care rehab and nursing needs.

12. Wellness and spa packages: Wellness and spa packages added pre and post procedures. Palade , yoga and spiritual classes. Resort accommodation at 4 to 5 star level.

13. Follow-up support: Provide free support when patients come back their home countries.