- Emergency Number :
- Chetpet: 044 4005 4005
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- Velappanchavadi: 044 4047 4047
- Emergency Number :
- Chetpet: 044 4005 4005,
- Velappanchavadi: 044 4047 4047
Dr. Shankar Ganesh. C. V is a specialised Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, Chetpet, Chennai. He holds an MCh in Neurosurgery, the highest surgical qualification in the field, along with an MS in General Surgery, making him one of Chennai’s highly trained experts in the surgical management of brain, spine, and nervous system conditions in children.
Pediatric neurosurgery is one of the most technically demanding surgical subspecialties, requiring mastery of both neurosurgical technique and the unique anatomical and physiological characteristics of the growing child. Dr. Shankar Ganesh brings precisely this expertise to Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals, offering surgical solutions for conditions that range from congenital brain malformations and hydrocephalus in newborns to brain tumours and spinal disorders in older children.
Parents in Chennai seeking a neurosurgical opinion for their child — whether for hydrocephalus, a suspected brain tumour, a spinal abnormality, or a neurological emergency can consult Dr. Shankar Ganesh at the Chetpet campus of Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals. Please contact the hospital directly for appointment scheduling.
Pediatric Brain Surgery
Surgical management of brain tumours, cerebral abscesses, arteriovenous malformations, and other intracranial lesions in children, using microsurgical techniques tailored to the paediatric brain.
Hydrocephalus Management
Diagnosis and surgical treatment of hydrocephalus (excess fluid in the brain) in children of all ages, including ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt insertion, shunt revisions, and endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV).
Congenital Neurosurgical Conditions
Surgical correction of congenital brain and spine defects, including neural tube defects, spina bifida, encephalocele, Chiari malformation, and tethered spinal cord syndrome.
Pediatric Spine Surgery
Surgical management of spinal cord abnormalities, spinal dysraphism, vertebral tumours, spinal trauma, and congenital spinal deformities in children.
Neurotrauma in Children
Emergency surgical and non-surgical management of head injuries, skull fractures, epidural and subdural haematomas, and traumatic brain injury in paediatric patients.
Pediatric Neurosurgical Oncology
Surgical resection and biopsy of paediatric brain and spinal tumours, including medulloblastoma, ependymoma, astrocytoma, craniopharyngioma, and brainstem glioma, in collaboration with the oncology team.
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Dr. Mehta’s Hospitals is a leading multispecialty hospital in Chennai with over 90 years of excellence. With 400+ beds and 80+ specialties, its Chetpet and Velappanchavadi centers offer advanced, state-of-the-art, compassionate care under one roof.
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