Dr. T Narasimha Rao

Dr T Narasimha Rao is one of Hyderabad's most experienced neurosurgeons with over 37 years of experience in complex brain and spinal surgery. As a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at BBR Super Speciality Hospital, Secunderabad, he is a trusted name for patients seeking a brain tumour surgeon in Hyderabad or vascular neurosurgeon in Hyderabad.

His clinical expertise spans vascular neurosurgery, endoscopic brain surgery, skull base surgery, spinal surgery, and epilepsy surgery, supported by a Fellowship in Advanced Microneurosurgery from Fujita Health University, Japan and academic appointments at Osmania Medical College and NIMS, Hyderabad. Dr T Narasimha Rao consults in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Dr T Narasimha Rao specialises in vascular neurosurgery, endoscopic neurosurgery, skull base surgery, and spinal surgery, with additional expertise in epilepsy surgery and head injury management. His practice covers the full complexity range of adult neurosurgical conditions from brain tumours to degenerative spinal disease.

Conditions Treated

Patients with brain tumours, vascular malformations, spinal disorders, and epilepsy are managed by Dr Narasimha Rao across the full spectrum of neurosurgical conditions:

Brain and Skull Base Conditions

• Brain tumours including glioma, meningioma, medulloblastoma, and haemangioblastoma
• Skull base tumours
• Pituitary gland tumours
• Pineal region tumours
• Intraventricular tumours
• Arachnoid cysts
• Hydrocephalus

Vascular and Neurological Conditions

• Cerebral aneurysms requiring surgical clipping
• Arteriovenous malformations (AVMs)
• Head injuries and traumatic brain conditions

Spinal Conditions

• Disc prolapse and degenerative disc disease
• Spondylolisthesis
• Spinal trauma
• Spinal cord tumours and lipomas
• Cervical ossification of the posterior longitudinal ligament

Epilepsy

• Drug-resistant epilepsy requiring surgical evaluation and intervention

Procedures and Interventions

Vascular Neurosurgery

Patients with cerebral aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations are managed by Dr T Narasimha Rao with advanced microsurgical techniques developed through fellowship training at Fujita Health University, Japan:

• Surgical Clipping of Complex Cerebral Aneurysms
• Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Surgery
• Vascular Neurosurgery for Complex Cerebrovascular Conditions

Brain Tumour and Skull Base Surgery

• Brain Tumour Resection including glioma, meningioma, and medulloblastoma
• Skull Base Tumour Surgery
• Pituitary Tumour Surgery
• Pineal Region Tumour Surgery

Endoscopic Neurosurgery

• Endoscopic Surgery for Pituitary Tumours
• Endoscopic Surgery for Intraventricular Tumours
• Endoscopic Surgery for Arachnoid Cysts
• Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy for Hydrocephalus

Spinal Surgery

Patients with degenerative spine disease and spinal trauma are managed with both open and minimally invasive techniques including certificate-trained Destandau's Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy:

• Endoscopic Discectomy (Destandau's Technique)
• Spinal Fusion Surgery
• Spinal Trauma Surgery
• Surgery for Disc Prolapse and Spondylolisthesis

Epilepsy Surgery

• Surgical Management of Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

Head Injury Management

• Head Injury Assessment and Surgical Management
• Decompressive Craniectomy for Stroke and Raised Intracranial Pressure

Professional Experience

Dr T Narasimha Rao currently serves as Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at BBR Super Speciality Hospital, Secunderabad, where he independently manages complex brain and spinal surgical cases.

Prior to his current role, Dr Narasimha Rao held clinical and academic positions at leading neurosurgical centres in Hyderabad:

• Consultant Neurosurgeon, CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad
• Consultant, The Deccan Hospital, Hyderabad
• Consultant, Care Group Hospitals, Hyderabad (May 2004 to August 2008)
• Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, NIMS, Hyderabad (May 2002 to May 2004)
• Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Osmania Medical College and General Hospital, Hyderabad (July 1998 to May 2002)
• Senior Resident, NIMS, Hyderabad (post-MCh)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Kurnool Medical College, 1989
• MS General Surgery, Kurnool Medical College
• MCh Neurosurgery, Nizam Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, 1997
• Fellowship in Advanced Microneurosurgery, Fujita Health University, Japan, 2005
• Certificate in Destandau's Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy, 2006 and 2008

Medical Council Registration

• Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, Registration No 18938, registered since 1989

Professional Memberships

• Neurology Society of India
• Skull Base Society of India
• Neuro Vascular Society of India
• Andhra Pradesh Neuro Scientist Society

Research and Publications

Dr T Narasimha Rao has contributed peer-reviewed research to neurosurgical literature with publications in Neurology India and the International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences:

• "Spinal Subarachnoid Cysticercosis" — Neurology India, Vol 43, p63-64, March 1995
• "Long Segment Cervico-Dorsal Intradural Lipoma" — Neurology India, Vol 45, p114, 1997
• "CSF Orbitorrhoea with Tension Pneumocephalus and Review of the Literature" — Neurology India, Vol 47, p65-67, March 1999
• "A Case Report of IVth Ventricular Cysticercosis Cellulose" — Neurology India, Suppl Vol 47, p86, December 1999
• "Decompressing Craniectomy for Stroke: Indications and Results" — Neurology India, 50 Suppl: s66-9, December 2002
• "Cervical Ossification of the Posterior Longitudinal Ligament and its Post-Surgical Outcome Analysis" — International Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 8(3), March 2020

Why Consult Dr T Narasimha Rao

Dr T Narasimha Rao brings 37 years of experience in complex neurosurgery with a Fellowship in Advanced Microneurosurgery from Fujita Health University, Japan, and academic appointments at Osmania Medical College and NIMS, Hyderabad.

His expertise spans vascular neurosurgery, endoscopic brain surgery, skull base surgery, minimally invasive spinal techniques including Destandau's Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy, and epilepsy surgery, supported by published research in Neurology India and active participation in national and international neurosurgery workshops.

Book an Appointment with Dr T Narasimha Rao, Neurosurgeon in Hyderabad

Dr T Narasimha Rao, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, is available for consultations at BBR Super Speciality Hospital, Secunderabad, Hyderabad. To book a priority appointment or check consultation availability, contact via HexaHealth.