Dr. Vijay Kumar Terapalli

Dr Vijay Kumar Terapalli is a Neurosurgeon based in Visakhapatnam with 10 years of expertise in neurovascular surgery, brain tumour surgery, skull base surgery, complex spine surgery, neuro-oncology, and minimally invasive neurosurgical procedures.

Dr Terapalli currently practises as a Consultant at the CARE Group of Hospitals.

Dr Terapalli completed his MCh in Neurosurgery from Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, and has additionally completed a Fellowship in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Endoscopic Brain and Spine Surgery from NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, reflecting his advanced training in minimally invasive and endoscopic neurosurgical techniques.

Dr Vijay Kumar Terapalli consults in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Area of Expertise

Neurovascular Surgery

Dr Terapalli specialises in surgical management of complex cerebrovascular conditions:

• Brain aneurysm clipping and management
• Stroke treatment and surgical intervention
• Arteriovenous malformation surgery
• Carotid artery stenting

Brain Tumour and Skull Base Surgery

He provides surgical management for intracranial and skull base pathologies:

• Brain tumour resection and craniotomy
• Skull base tumour surgery
• Endoscopic skull base surgery
• Cranioplasty and burr hole surgery

Complex Spine Surgery

Dr Terapalli manages a comprehensive range of spinal conditions requiring surgical intervention:

• Complex spine surgery and spinal reconstruction
• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Endoscopic brain and spine surgery
• Cranial and spinal trauma surgery

Neuro-Oncology and Functional Neurosurgery

He also provides specialised care for neurological tumours and functional brain conditions:

• Neuro-oncology surgical procedures
• Epilepsy surgery
• Deep brain stimulation
• Peripheral nerve surgery

Publications

• Kumar V, Agrawal M, Sharma V, Purohit DK. Surgical Clipping of Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysm: Experience of a Tertiary Centre in Western India. Indian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2024; 13(02): 107-113.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
• MS General Surgery, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
• MCh Neurosurgery, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam
• Fellowship in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery (FESBS), NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur
• Fellowship in Endoscopic Brain and Spine Surgery (FEBSS), NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur

Membership

• The Neurological Society of India (NSI)
• The Skull Base Surgery Society of India (SBSSI)

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Vijay Kumar Terapalli currently consults at:

• CARE Hospitals, Health City, Arilova, Visakhapatnam - Consultant
• CARE Hospital, Ram Nagar, Visakhapatnam - Consultant

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