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Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon
Apollo Hospitals Chennai
Dr. Hrishikesh Sarkar, MBBS, MS, MCh, is a distinguished Neurosurgeon affiliated with Apollo Hospitals Chennai, India, specializing in minimally invasive keyhole brain and skull base surgery. Renowned for pioneering innovative surgical techniques, Dr. Sarkar has played a pivotal role in advancing neurosurgical care in India and beyond. His expertise spans brain tumors, spine disorders, and neuro-oncology, with a particular emphasis on reducing surgical morbidity and improving patient outcomes while prioritizing patient safety.
Dr. Sarkar’s academic journey has been marked by excellence, with rigorous training at some of India’s most prestigious medical institutions. His passion for neurosurgery has driven him to develop novel keyhole approaches, enabling complex procedures to be performed with minimal invasiveness. In addition to numerous peer-reviewed international publications, he has made significant contributions to neurosurgical literature. His acclaimed works include books such as Complications in Neurosurgery, Back in the Game, and a collection of poetry titled Confessions of a Meandering Scalpel. Currently, he is working on Safety and Quality Assurance in Neurosurgery, a comprehensive textbook designed to serve as a global reference for neurosurgeons. As a python language afficianado, he has the ability to create websites and write computer programmes that are available on Github (Brainsurgeon_Coder).
Dr Sarkar speaks five languages and as an internationally recognized expert, he is frequently invited to speak at major conferences and academic forums, where he shares his insights on neurosurgical innovation in keyhole surgery, safety, and quality assurance.
Beyond medicine, Dr. Sarkar is deeply committed to social impact. He founded the not for profit Usha Kiran Foundation to support vulnerable populations, particularly children and the elderly.
With profound commitment to neurosurgery, clinical research, and social responsibility, Dr. Hrishikesh Sarkar is striving to leave a lasting impact on both the medical field and the community.