Ghatkoar (East), Mumbai)
Dr. Viswanathan Iyer
DNB - Neurosurgery
Designation: Consultant Neurosurgeon & Endovascular Specialist
Experience: 30+ years
Langauges: English, Hindi, Marathi, Tamil
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100
Postmortem Cases Analyzed
in His Foundational Surgical Anatomy Research
2000
The Year Conferred
the "Best Resident" Award
2009
Commenced
Endovascular Neurosurgery Fellowship
My Patient Philosophy
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About Dr. Viswanathan Iyer
Dr. Viswanathan Iyer is a highly accomplished, internationally credentialed Consultant Neurosurgeon who stands at the apex of endovascular and open cerebrovascular surgery.
He built his solid medical foundations at Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai, followed by a Master of Surgery at Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, where he was honored as the Best Resident.
He earned his Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Neurosurgery from the prestigious Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre.
To specialize in minimally invasive neurovascular architectures, Dr. Iyer obtained an International M.Sc in Neurovascular Diseases through Mahidol University and Bicetre University-Paris, France, and completed key neurosurgical fellowships at Fujita Health University in Japan and under Prof. Anil P. Karapurkar in India.
With a stellar professional trajectory, Dr. Iyer spent three years as a leading neurosurgeon at RIPAS Hospital for the Ministry of Health in Brunei Darussalam, managing complex cranial and spinal pathologies while organizing national scientific symposia.
He has also served as a Special Assistant to legendary pioneer Prof. S. N. Bhagwati. Now serving as a Consultant Neurosurgeon across premier Mumbai health havens like Kohinoor Hospital, Lok Hospital, and Hira-Mongi Hospital, Dr. Iyer blends microvascular mastery, endovascular coil/stent techniques, and deep anatomical knowledge to provide world-class neurological interventions.
My Patient Philosophy:
- Utilizing minimal-access endovascular pathways to treat complex brain aneurysms and vascular malformations from within the blood vessels, avoiding traditional open skull surgery whenever possible.
- Applying rigid, peer-reviewed global scientific protocols honed across European, Japanese, and Indian neurosurgical boards.
- Committing to absolute precision, patient transparency, and dedicated post-operative neurological rehabilitation for both emergency and elective procedures.
Education & Board Certifications
- International M.Sc in Neurovascular Diseases: Jointly conferred by Mahidol University (Thailand) and Bicetre University-Paris, France.
- Diplomate of the National Board (DNB - Neurosurgery): Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre | National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2005).
- Master of Surgery (M.S. - General Surgery): Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital & Medical College, University of Mumbai (2001).
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS): Grant Medical College & Sir J.J. Group of Hospitals, University of Mumbai (1996).
Treatment Expertise
- Aneurysm Embolization & Coiling (including flow-diverters and reconstructive stenting)
- High-precision AVM & Dural Fistula Obliteration
- Mechanical thrombectomy and emergency revascularization
- Microvascular Decompression (MVD)
- Skull Base Tumor & Pituitary Adenoma Excision
- Neuroendoscopy (including endoscopic ventricular surgeries and cyst fenestrations)
- VP shunt placements for hydrocephalus management
- Scoliosis Reconstruction and spinal stabilization
- Cervical & Lumbar Discectomy (including Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion - ACDF)
- Laminectomies and motion-preserving spine surgeries
- High-Impact Spinal Trauma Stabilization and reconstructive instrumentation
- Intracranial aneurysms
- Cerebral arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) and dural arteriovenous fistulas
- Acute ischemic strokes and intracranial vascular exclusions
- Cranial nerve compression syndromes (Trigeminal Neuralgia and Hemifacial Spasm)
- Deep-seated skull base tumors, acoustic neuromas, and craniopharyngiomas
- Pituitary adenomas
- Hydrocephalus and brain cysts
- Scoliosis and structural spinal curves
- Degenerative spinal diseases (herniated discs and spinal stenosis)
- High-impact spinal trauma, vertebral fractures, and dislocations
Distinguished Surgical Appointments
- Fellow & Consultant Endovascular Neurosurgeon: Kohinoor Hospital, Lok Hospital, Hira-Mongi Hospital, Mumbai (May 2009 – Present).
- Consultant Neurosurgeon: Department of Neurosurgery, RIPAS Hospital, Brunei Darussalam (May 2006 – May 2009).
- Special Assistant to Prof. S. N. Bhagwati: Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai (Jan 2005 – Apr 2006).
- Clinical Fellow: Department of Neurosurgery, School of Medicine, Fujita Health University, Japan (June 2004 – Dec 2004).
- Senior Resident / Neurosurgery Registrar: Bombay Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mumbai (Aug 2001 – June 2004).
- Trauma Registrar & Senior Resident (General Surgery): Lokmanya Tilak Municipal General Hospital, Mumbai (Jan 1998 – Jan 2001).
Book Chapters & Academic Editorial Work
- Book Chapter Author: Microvascular Decompression for Hemifacial Spasm and Trigeminal Neuralgia. In: Posterior Fossa: Surgical Management, Edited by Dr. Anil Nanda, Thieme Publishers.
- Book Chapter Author: Deep Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformations (DCAVMs): Literature Review of Surgical Anatomy. In: Surgical Anatomy for Microneurosurgery XVIII, SciMed Publications.
- Book Chapter Author: Surgical Anatomy of the Foramen Magnum. In: Cadaver Dissection Manual, ACNS/AANS/WFNS Workshop.
- Author & Volume Editor: Spine 2006: An Overview of Spinal Injuries, Conferred by the Ministry of Health, Brunei Darussalam (Released for the National Spine Symposium).
- Co-Editor: Cadaver Dissection Manual, 2004 ACNS/AANS/WFNS Workshop, Bali, Indonesia.
Peer-reviewed Research & Scientific Publications
- Iyer V. Traumatic Vertebral Artery Dissection in an Adult with Brachial Plexus Injury and Cervical Spine Fractures (Thesis Requirement for International M.Sc in Neurovascular Diseases).
- Iyer V, Kato Y, Sano H, et al. Clip Reconstruction for a case of Peripheral PICA aneurysm. Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery, 2005.
- Bhagwati S N, Iyer V. Scope of Private Practice in Mumbai as observed by neurosurgeons. Bombay Hospital Journal, 2006.
- Iyer V, Shah S, Bhagwati S N. Neuroendoscopy. Bombay Hospital Journal, 2005.
- Bhagwati S N, Iyer V. Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt infection by Mycobacterium Fortuitum in an adult. Neurology India, 2004.
- Iyer V, et al. Co-existing fungal infection in a case of temporal lobe tuberculoma. Bombay Hospital Journal, 2005.
Global Keynote & Platform Presentations
- National Pediatric Neurosurgery Conference (Brunei): Delivered key addresses on "Pediatric Cerebrovascular Diseases" and "Scoliosis Surgery".
- 7th Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons (Beijing, China): Presented clinical research on "Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension".
- Japanese Neurosurgical Society (Chubu Chapter, Japan): Presented "Internal carotid artery Trunk or Dorsal ICA aneurysm".
- 63rd Japanese Neurosurgical Congress (Nagoya, Japan): Delivered paper on "Treatment of high grade AVM—Analysis of Deep Cerebral AVMs".
- International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (Monte Carlo, Monaco): Presented scientific paper on the "Role of radiotherapy in the management of craniopharyngiomas".
- RIPAS Hospital Symposia (Brunei): Delivered masterclass lectures on "Subarachnoid Haemorrhage", "Cerebral Venous Thrombosis", and "Evaluation of Head Injury".
Executive Organizational Leadership
- Organizing Chairman / Committee: National Pediatric Neurosurgery Conference, Brunei Darussalam.
- Organizing Director: Symposium on Neurological Emergencies & Endoscopic Lumbar Spine Workshop, Brunei Darussalam.
- Convener: National Spine Symposium & National Nurses Workshop, Brunei Darussalam.
- Core Organizer: Ginde Oration and Skull Base Endoscopy Conferences, Mumbai (2004, 2005, 2006).
- Co-Organizer: 3rd Annual Indo-Japanese Neurosurgery Conference, Mumbai.
Professional Memberships
- Full Member: Neurological Society of India (NSI - Member since 2002).