Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon | Asian Joint Reconstruction Institute, SIMS Hospital
Dr. Appaji is one of the best Spine Surgeon in Chennai having 20 years of clinical experience. He earned his MBBS from JIPMER, Pondicherry and completed specialized studies in Spine surgery in JIPMER and Apollo Hospital, Chennai. Besides his formal education, Dr. Appaji has acquired finer skills in Spine surgery by attending numerous workshops and specialized courses in India and abroad. He regularly participates in national and international academic forums as guest lecture / faculty to share his insights about spine surgery. Apart from managing common orthopaedic conditions, he is skilled in performing complex spine surgeries to treat spinal deformities and complex Ortho trauma conditions. He is proficient in the treatment and management of chronic Lower back pain, Degenerative disc disease (spondylosis), Slip disc, and Herniated disc amongs many other spine conditions.
Academics, Training & Fellowships
- MBBS : JIPMER, Pondicherry
- D. Ortho : JIPMER, Pondicherry
- DNB (Ortho) : Apollo Hospital, Chennai
Expertise
- Scoliosis and Kyphosis correction in children
- High-grade Spondylolisthesis surgery
- Decompression Surgery for Spinal Stenosis
- Vertebral Disc Replacement
- Cervical Spine Surgeries
- Spine deformity correction in Adults
- Spinal Tumour Surgery
- Herniated Disc Surgery
- Revision Spine Surgeries
- Spine Trauma Surgeries