About Prof. Ranganathan Jothi

• Prof. Ranganathan Jothi is a prominent Neuro Spine Surgeon with over 34 years of experience.
• He has personally performed and supervised more than 15,000 neurosurgical procedures, making him one of the most experienced neurosurgeons in India.
• He is recognized as a pioneer in Endoscopic Discectomy and C1-C2 fixation, with additional expertise in Micro Neurosurgery, Skull Base Surgery, Spinal Stabilisation Procedures, Trauma Surgeries, Brain and Spinal Cord Tumor Resections, Cerebrovascular Surgery (Stroke, Aneurysm, AVM), Congenital and Developmental Disorders of Brain and Spine, Pediatric Neurosurgery, Functional Neurosurgery (including Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s disease and Epilepsy Surgery), and Peripheral Nerve Surgeries.
• Prof. Jothi has been recognized for his innovations and leadership in neurosurgery, and he continues to focus on improving surgical outcomes through advanced techniques such as image-guided neurosurgery, minimally invasive endoscopic procedures, stereotactic radiosurgery (including Gamma Knife and Linac-based systems), SEEG placements for epilepsy, and intraoperative MRI with monitoring for maximal safe resection of gliomas and pituitary tumors.
• His interests also extend to pain management surgeries, cranial nerve surgeries, and vascular neurosurgery, making him a versatile and comprehensive neurosurgeon.
• Prof. Jothi began his medical journey with an MBBS and MS in General Surgery, followed by an MCh in Neurosurgery and DNB in Neurosurgery, gaining a strong academic and clinical foundation.
• Over the decades, he has contributed immensely to clinical neurosurgery, research, and academic mentorship. Prof. Jothi has worked as a Consultant at Vijaya Hospital, Chennai, and Sri Sainath Hospital and Research Institute, Chetpet, before leading the neurosciences department at Kauvery Hospitals.
• In addition to his surgical expertise, Prof. Jothi is a teacher and mentor, having trained more than 100 postgraduate neurosurgeons, and is deeply committed to promoting continuous knowledge enhancement in the field.
• His contributions to academics include numerous publications in national and international journals, as well as presentations and lectures at prestigious conferences.
• Prof. Jothi has delivered notable orations, including the Prof. B. Ramamoorthi Oration at the Institute of Neurology, Madras Medical College (2018) and Trichy (2019), and the Dr. Rajagopal Oration at Thanjavur Medical College (2013).
• He remains an active member of leading neurosurgical societies, both in India and abroad, and continues to shape the field of neurosurgery through clinical excellence, research, and teaching.