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Dr. Nigel Symss – Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai

Dr. Nigel Symss

Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Gleneagles Global Health City
Specialty:Neuro Surgery|Spine Surgery
16+ years of experience

Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, India

About Dr. Nigel Symss

Dr. Nigel Symss is a well regarded Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon with over 16 years of expertise doing complex cranial and spinal procedures. He currently practices at Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai, where he has a solid academic basis, global fellowship training, and a strong commitment to patient-centered neurosurgical care.

Dr. Symss received his MBBS from Bangalore Medical College before pursuing DNB Neurosurgery at the prestigious Postgraduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, VHS Medical Centre, Chennai, where he graduated in 2005. After qualifying, he performed over 5,000 complicated neurosurgical procedures on both adults and children, exhibiting expertise in a variety of fields ranging from skull base surgery to functional neurosurgery.

Dr. Symss improved his talents in paediatric neurosurgery, neuroendoscopy, micro neurosurgery, spine surgery, and functional neurosurgery as part of prominent fellowships held in Japan and Australia. He has worked at prestigious institutions such as Jikei University in Tokyo and Flinders Medical Centre in Adelaide, where he was trained in cutting-edge neurosurgery methods.

Dr Symss is a recognised authority in his profession, having published over 24 papers in Indian and international journals, written multiple textbook chapters, and attended numerous worldwide neurosurgery conferences. He also serves on the editorial boards of international journals focused on hydrocephalus and neuroendoscopy.

Education & Training

  • MBBS – Bangalore Medical College, India

  • DNB (Neurosurgery) – Postgraduate Institute of Neurological Surgery, VHS Medical Centre, Chennai

  • Fellowship in Pediatric Neurosurgery & Neuroendoscopy – Jikei University, Tokyo, Japan

  • Fellowship in Spinal and Micro Neurosurgery – Flinders Medical Centre, Adelaide, Australia

  • Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery – Flinders Medical Centre, Australia

Specialty Interests

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)

  • Micro Neurosurgery for Brain and Spinal Tumors

  • Spinal Stabilization & Artificial Disc Replacement

  • Stereotactic and Endoscopic Neurosurgery

  • Epilepsy Surgery

  • Pediatric Neurosurgery

  • Image-Guided Neuronavigation Surgery

Conditions Treated

  • Brain Tumors (Colloid Cysts, Ventricular Tumors)

  • Pediatric Neurological Disorders

  • Hydrocephalus

  • Degenerative Spinal Conditions

  • Cervical and Lumbar Disc Herniation

  • Spinal Cord Tumors

  • Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders

  • Skull Base Tumors

  • Vascular Malformations of the Brain

  • Cauda Equina Syndrome

Procedures Performed

  • Transcallosal Approach for Colloid Cysts

  • Neuroendoscopic Surgery

  • Pediatric Neurosurgical Interventions

  • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

  • Micro Neurosurgery

  • Functional Neurosurgery (for epilepsy and movement disorders)

  • Skull Base Tumor Excision

  • Spinal Decompression and Fusion

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Shunt Procedures

FAQs -Dr. Nigel Symss

Q1: What types of surgeries does Dr. Nigel Symss specialize in?

Dr. Symss performs a wide range of neurosurgeries, including brain tumor removal, pediatric neurosurgery, spine surgery, and minimally invasive neuroendoscopy.

Q2: Where did Dr. Symss receive his international neurosurgical training?

He received specialized training in Japan and Australia, particularly at Jikei University and Flinders Medical Centre.

Q3: How many surgeries has Dr. Symss performed?

He has successfully performed over 5,000 neurosurgical procedures in both adults and children.

Q4:Is Dr.Nigel Symss experienced in treating international patients?

Yes, Dr. Symss routinely handles complex neurological cases and is well-versed in providing care to global patients through world-class facilities at Gleneagles Global Health City.

Q5: How can I book an appointment with Dr. Nigel Symss?

You can directly book an appointment through Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai to book an appointment or  you can reach out to Hospisity’s care team:
📧 Email: care@hospisity.com
📱 WhatsApp/Phone: +91 85953 35123

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