About Dr Phani Kiran S

• Dr. Phani Kiran S is a highly accomplished and respected Spine Surgeon and Neurosurgical Specialist with extensive experience in advanced spinal procedures.
• With a career spanning over 24 years, he has established himself as one of the foremost experts in managing complex spinal disorders and deformities, combining precision, innovation, and compassionate patient care.
• Over the course of his career, Dr. Phani Kiran has performed more than 3000 spine surgeries, including complex deformity corrections, minimally invasive spinal fusions, and endoscopic decompressions.
• His clinical proficiency extends to endoscopic lumbar discectomy, decompression for lumbar canal stenosis, spinal fusion surgeries, vertebroplasty, balloon kyphoplasty for osteoporotic fractures, cervical disc replacement, upper cervical fixation procedures, and the management of spinal infections, tumors, and trauma.
• Dr. Phani Kiran is also adept at scoliosis and kyphosis correction surgeries and specializes in minimally invasive techniques that promote faster recovery, reduced pain, and superior functional outcomes.
• He completed his MBBS and MS in Orthopaedic Surgery from the prestigious Maulana Azad Medical College (MAMC), University of Delhi, one of India’s leading medical institutions.
• Following his postgraduate training, he obtained his DNB (Orthopaedics) from the National Board of Examinations and later secured an all-India rank of 3rd in the Fellowship of National Board (FNB) entrance examination, which enabled him to pursue advanced specialization in Spine Surgery at MIOT Hospitals, Chennai.
• Dr. Phani Kiran completed his two-year FNB in Spine Surgery in 2011, developing a strong foundation in managing complex spinal pathologies and advanced minimally invasive techniques.
• To enhance his expertise further, Dr. Phani Kiran completed prestigious international visiting fellowships in spine surgery at Queen Mary Hospital, University of Hong Kong (2012) and University Clinic of Bonn, Germany (2015), where he trained under globally recognized spine specialists.
• These international stints honed his skills in endoscopic procedures, deformity correction, cervical reconstruction, and advanced spinal instrumentation.
• In addition to his surgical excellence, Dr. Phani Kiran is known for his academic rigor and commitment to advancing spine surgery education.
• Dr. Phani Kiran has authored several notable scientific papers and book chapters, including contributions to the WFNS (World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies) Spine Committee Textbook and articles in leading journals such as the Indian Spine Journal, Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma, and the Journal of Spine Surgery.
• His publications reflect his deep interest in minimally invasive techniques, spinal deformity management, and rare clinical presentations.
• Dr. Phani Kiran began as a Senior Resident at Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi, later serving as Senior Registrar at MIOT Hospitals, Chennai, before joining Gleneagles Hospitals, Chennai, where he worked as a Consultant Spine Surgeon from 2011 to 2018.
• Dr. Phani Kiran is affiliated with the AO Spine (Asia-Pacific), Neuro-Spinal Surgeons Association of India (NSSA), Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI), Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA), Tamil Nadu Orthopaedic Association (TNOA), and the Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SICOT).