Dr. Balaji S

Clinical Expertise & Focus Areas

Skull Base Surgery & Neuroendoscopy: Specialized in minimally invasive approaches, particularly endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery for pituitary tumors.

Neuro-Oncology: Advanced surgical management of brain tumors, skull base lesions, and malignancies of the head and neck.

Functional & Vascular Neurosurgery: Experienced in interventions for drug-refractory epilepsy, aneurysons, and vascular malformations.

Stereotactic Radiosurgery: Proficient in cutting-edge, non-invasive treatment modalities like the Gamma Knife.

Academic Journey & Dual-Specialization

Dr. Balaji’s academic trajectory is defined by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a rare breadth of qualifications across medicine, healthcare administration, law, and classical languages.

Medical Education

MBBS (2009–2015): PSG Institute of Medical Science and Research. Gold Medal in Physiology, ICMR grant recipient.

MS in Otorhinolaryngology (ENT) (2015–2018): Government Medical College, Bhavnagar, Gujarat. University 2nd Rank.

DrNB in Neurosurgery (2018–2022): Meenakshi Mission Hospital and Research Center, Madurai. Cleared on first attempt.

Advanced Fellowships

Skull Base and Gamma Knife Fellowship (2023–2024): P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai (WFNS/SBSSI sponsored under Dr. B.K. Misra).

Skull Base Fellowship (2024): Bombay Hospital, Mumbai (WFNS accredited under Dr. C.E. Deopujari).

Interdisciplinary Degrees

MBA in Hospital Administration and Healthcare Management: DY Patil, Pune (Perfect 8/8 CGPA).

Post Graduate Diploma in Medico-Legal Systems (PGDMLS): Symbiosis, Pune (First Class with Distinction).

MA in Sanskrit

Ph.D. (In Progress): Part-time doctorate .

Professional Experience & Career Timeline

December 2025 – Present: Associate Professor & Consultant Surgical Onco-Neurosurgeon, Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai

December 2024 – December 2025: Assistant Professor, St. John’s National Academy of Medical Sciences, Bangalore

June 2024 – November 2024: Assistant Professor & Consultant Neurosurgeon, Melmaruvathur Adhiparasakthi Institute of Medical Sciences

December 2023 – May 2024: Senior Resident & Fellow, Bombay Hospital & P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai

May 2018 – December 2023: Senior Resident / Registrar, Meenakshi Mission Hospital, Madurai

Research, Publications, & Editorial Contributions

Dr. Balaji has a vast portfolio of published clinical studies in esteemed national and international journals. He serves as an Editorial Board Member and Article Reviewer for top journals including: Acta Scientific Neurology, Acta Scientific Otorhinolaryngology, International Journal of Speech & Language Pathology and Auditory, and Journal of Neuroscience in Rural Practice.

Selected Awards & Accolades

Eminent Neurosurgeon Designation in India Today 50th Anniversary Edition.

WFNS Travel Grant to present research at the South Asian Neurosurgical Congress (NESON) in Nepal.

First Prize at TANS (2022) for paper presentation on endoscopic transsphenoidal surgery.

First Place in Poster Presentation and Third Place in Quiz Competition at NESICON (2024), Mumbai.

Professional Memberships & Social Impact

Dr. Balaji is a life member of SBSSI, NSI, ISPN, INDSPN, and TANS. He actively leads and participates in healthcare camps, school health missions, and public awareness campaigns advocating for congenital hearing loss awareness, helmet safety, and road traffic safety.