Dr. Praveen Ankathi is a highly experienced and renowned Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon based in Hyderabad, known for his clinical excellence, surgical precision, and compassionate patient care. With nearly two decades of dedicated experience in neurosurgery, he has successfully treated thousands of patients with complex neurological and spinal conditions.

Professional Qualifications

• MBBS – Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada

• MS (General Surgery)

• MCh (Neuro Surgery) – Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad

Dr. Ankathi also completed advanced training and served as a senior resident and Associate Professor in the Neurosurgery Department at NIMS, where he contributed to both surgical practice and academic mentoring.

Clinical Experience & Expertise

With 19+ years of experience, Dr. Praveen Ankathi has performed more than 10,000 major brain and spinal surgeries, establishing him as one of the most accomplished neurosurgeons in the region. His surgical expertise covers a wide range of neurological procedures and conditions, including:

Key Areas of Expertise

• Complex Brain Tumor Surgeries (glioma, meningioma, pituitary tumors)

• Advanced Skull Base Surgeries

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinsonism, dystonia, and tremor

• Neurovascular Surgery, including aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVM)

• Spine and Cervical Junction Surgeries

• Endoscopic third ventriculostomy for hydrocephalus

• Transnasal pituitary and CSF leak procedures

Professional Contributions & Research

Dr. Ankathi has also contributed significantly to neurosurgical research, presenting over 50 scientific papers at national and international conferences and publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals. He has organized and participated in advanced surgical workshops, further supporting surgical education and innovation.

Memberships & Associations

Dr. Praveen Ankathi is an active member of numerous professional organizations, including:

• Neurological Society of India

• Movement Disorder Society

• Skull Base Society of India

• Endoscopic Society of India

• Congress of Neurological Surgeons (USA)

• Telangana Neuroscientist Association

• AP Neuroscientists Association

Practice & Patient Care

Dr. Ankathi currently practices at Virinchi Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, where he offers comprehensive evaluations and advanced surgical care for patients with neurological and spinal disorders. He is widely respected for his patient-focused approach, commitment to surgical safety, and individualized treatment planning.