Neurology
Director – Neurosurgery36 years
Fortis Hospitals
Kolkata
Dr. G. R. Vijay Kumar is a neurosurgeon and Director of Neurosurgery at Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata. His official Fortis Healthcare listing reports 36 years of professional experience. His clinical interests include brain tumour surgery, spinal surgery, neuroendoscopy, microvascular decompression and the management of complex neurological conditions requiring surgical evaluation.
Dr. G. R. Vijay Kumar completed his MBBS from the University of Calcutta and subsequently pursued advanced neurosurgical training in the United Kingdom and United States. His professional qualifications include FRCS (London), FRCS (Neurosurgery) and CCST (UK). He also undertook specialised fellowships in spinal surgery and skull base and vascular neurosurgery in the United States.
Brain tumour surgery is one of his documented areas of expertise. Brain tumours can cause headaches, seizures, weakness, visual changes or other neurological symptoms depending on their location and size. Neurosurgical assessment may involve MRI, neurological examination and multidisciplinary evaluation to determine whether surgery, observation or another treatment approach is appropriate.
Dr. Kumar also has clinical expertise in spinal disorders, including degenerative disc disease, cervical disc lesions and conditions requiring microdiscectomy. Spine problems may cause neck or back pain, nerve compression, weakness or sensory changes. Management depends on clinical examination, imaging findings, neurological symptoms and response to appropriate non-surgical treatment.
His advanced surgical interests include neuroendoscopic procedures, skull base surgery, vascular neurosurgery and microvascular decompression. These specialised techniques are considered for selected conditions involving the brain, cranial nerves, blood vessels and spinal structures. Each procedure requires careful assessment of the diagnosis, surgical risks and potential alternatives.
Dr. G. R. Vijay Kumar has been associated with neurosurgical academic activities, training programmes and research publications. His supplementary professional profiles report involvement with spine surgery education and neurological professional societies. Patients seeking brain or spine surgery consultation in Kolkata can enquire about his current appointment availability at Fortis Hospital Anandapur.
Brain tumour surgery involves removing or obtaining tissue from abnormal growths within the brain. Surgical planning considers tumour size, location, neurological symptoms and proximity to important brain structures. MRI and other investigations help determine the safest approach. Some patients require additional radiotherapy, medication or ongoing monitoring depending on the diagnosis.
Paediatric brain tumour surgery addresses selected brain tumours affecting infants, children and adolescents. Assessment considers neurological development, tumour location and possible effects on surrounding brain structures. Treatment is coordinated with paediatric specialists and may include surgery, additional medical treatment and long-term developmental follow-up when indicated.
Spinal tumours may develop within the spinal cord, around spinal nerves or in the vertebral structures. Symptoms can include back pain, weakness, numbness and walking difficulties. Neurosurgical evaluation involves MRI and neurological examination. Surgery may be considered to obtain a diagnosis, relieve compression or remove selected lesions.
Endoscopic neurosurgery uses specialised cameras and instruments to access selected abnormalities within the brain or surrounding structures. The technique may permit targeted procedures through smaller surgical openings in appropriately selected patients. Suitability depends on the condition, anatomical location, surgical goals and potential risks.
Skull base neurosurgery involves the assessment and surgical management of abnormalities near the lower surface of the brain and surrounding cranial structures. These operations may require specialised approaches because important nerves and blood vessels are located nearby. Treatment planning considers imaging, diagnosis and possible neurological complications.
Vascular neurosurgery focuses on selected disorders involving blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord. Conditions may include aneurysms and vascular malformations. Evaluation often involves CT angiography, MRI or catheter angiography. The appropriate treatment may be surgical, endovascular or observational depending on the abnormality and individual risk.
Microvascular decompression is a neurosurgical procedure used in selected patients when a blood vessel compresses a cranial nerve. It may be considered for conditions such as trigeminal neuralgia or hemifacial spasm. Careful clinical assessment and imaging help determine whether surgery is appropriate after considering other treatment options.
Microdiscectomy is a spinal operation used to remove part of a herniated disc that is compressing a nerve. It may be considered when persistent nerve-related pain or neurological symptoms do not improve with appropriate conservative treatment. Surgical planning involves clinical examination and correlation with MRI findings.
Cervical disc disease affects the discs between the vertebrae in the neck. Degeneration or herniation may cause neck pain, arm pain, numbness or weakness. Assessment includes neurological examination and selected imaging. Management may include medication, physiotherapy or surgery when nerve or spinal cord compression warrants intervention.
Degenerative spine disease develops through age-related or other structural changes affecting spinal discs, joints and ligaments. Symptoms may include back pain, stiffness, nerve pain or walking difficulties. Treatment depends on severity and may involve rehabilitation, medication, image-guided assessment or surgical decompression in selected cases.
Spinal cord compression occurs when pressure on the spinal cord affects neurological function. Patients may experience weakness, balance difficulties, altered sensation or bladder symptoms. MRI and detailed neurological assessment are important for identifying the cause. Progressive weakness or new bladder dysfunction requires urgent evaluation.
Spinal decompression surgery aims to relieve pressure on nerves or the spinal cord caused by conditions such as spinal stenosis, disc herniation or structural abnormalities. The surgical approach depends on the affected level and underlying cause. Treatment is considered after evaluating symptoms, neurological findings and imaging.
Brain haemorrhage occurs when bleeding develops within or around the brain. It can cause sudden headache, weakness, confusion or loss of consciousness and requires emergency care. Neurosurgical assessment evaluates the bleeding location, pressure effects and overall neurological condition to determine whether surgical intervention is necessary.
Head injuries may cause concussion, skull fractures or bleeding within the skull. Assessment considers the mechanism of injury, consciousness level, neurological findings and imaging results. Certain injuries require urgent neurosurgical management, while others may be monitored with appropriate instructions and follow-up.
Complex spine surgery consultation evaluates conditions involving spinal instability, deformity, nerve compression or multiple affected spinal levels. Planning may require detailed imaging, neurological assessment and discussion of treatment alternatives. Surgery is recommended only when the expected benefits justify the risks for an individual patient.
General neurosurgery consultation evaluates conditions affecting the brain, spine, spinal cord and related nerves that may require surgical treatment. The assessment includes medical history, neurological examination and imaging review. Management may involve observation, medication, rehabilitation, surgery or referral to another specialist according to the diagnosis.
MBBS
Brain Tumour Surgery, Spinal Tumour Surgery, Paediatric Brain Tumour Surgery, Neonatal Neurosurgical Assessment, Endoscopic Neurosurgery, Skull Base Surgery, Vascular Neurosurgery, Microvascular Decompression, Microdiscectomy, Cervical Disc Disease Treatment, Degenerative Spine Disease Management, Spinal Decompression, Spine Stabilisation Assessment, Neurosurgical Consultation for Brain Haemorrhage, Intracranial Lesion Evaluation and Complex Brain and Spine Surgery.
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. G. R. Vijay Kumar
Dr. G. R. Vijay Kumar is a neurosurgeon and Director of Neurosurgery at Fortis Hospital Anandapur, Kolkata. He specialises in brain and spine surgery, including brain tumours, degenerative spinal conditions and advanced neurosurgical techniques.
He holds an MBBS and professional credentials including FRCS (London), FRCS (Neurosurgery) and CCST (UK). He also completed fellowships in spinal surgery and skull base and vascular neurosurgery in the United States.
Fortis lists 36 years of experience, while Cancer Rounds reports 26+ years and Medsurge India reports 22 years. The current Fortis figure is recommended provisionally.
Yes. Brain tumour surgery in adults and children is explicitly included in his Fortis biography. The treatment approach depends on tumour location, imaging, diagnosis and surgical suitability.
Yes. His published professional interests include spinal surgery, microdiscectomy, degenerative disc disease and cervical disc conditions. He also undertook a spinal surgery fellowship in the United States.
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