Dr V. R. Roopesh Kumar is an esteemed Neurosurgeon with over 20 years of experience, serving as Director of Neurosurgery at MGM Healthcare. An alum of Dr. MGR Medical University and NIMHANS, he is renowned for expertise in skull base, cerebrovascular, and minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures. With affiliations to top institutions like JIPMER and NIMHANS, he's a respected leader in neurosurgical care, academic contributions, and surgical innovation.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS, Dr. MGR Medical University, 1996
- MS (General Surgery), Madurai Medical College, Dr. MGR Medical University, 2001
- MCh (Neurosurgery), NIMHANS, Bangalore, 2004
Awards and Achievements:
- 2013
- Sri Marudha Ramalingar Award – Best Doctor in the Union Territory of Pondicherry
- Jaycee Award – Outstanding Public Service in Pondicherry by Junior Chamber International
- 2014
- Bischt Award – Outstanding Senior Faculty, JIPMER Scientific Society
- Arimathi Thennaganar Award by Youth Peace Center
- Best Institutional Award (JIPMER) – Best Neurotrauma Services in the Country
- Maruthuva Sevai Mamani Virudhu by NSS Wing of Pondicherry
- Achanta Lakshmipathy Award at Institute of Neurology
- 2022
- Best Neurosurgeon in Tamil Nadu by Top-notch Foundation
- Most Trusted Neurosurgeon of South India – Atal Achievement Awards, supported by Ministry for Rural Development and Steels
- Mayan Award – Best Neurosurgeon in Chennai
- 2023
- Outstanding Neuro Oncologist of the Year 2022–23 – Pride of Nation Awards by Brand Solutions.
Professional Memberships:
- Founder Secretary, Society for Intraoperative Neurophysiology
- Secretary, Skull Base Surgery Society of India
- Chairman, Young Neurosurgeons Forum of India
- Executive Committee Member of Neuroendoscopy Society of India and Neuro-Oncology Society of India
- Editorial Board Member, Neurology India and Journal of Cerebrovascular Sciences