Dr. Joy Varghese is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon and the Chief Coordinator of Neurointerventions at Apollo Hospitals, Chennai. He has a profound interest in Endovascular Neurosurgery, Microvascular Neurosurgery, and Skull Base Neurosurgery. With over 26 years of experience, Dr. Varghese has made significant contributions to the field of neurosurgery and plays an integral role in the Stroke Program at Apollo Speciality Hospital, OMR Chennai.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS, Government Medical College, Thrissur, 1994.
• MS (General Surgery), Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, 2001.
• MCh (Neurosurgery), University of Mumbai, 2005.

Professional Experience:

• Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon and Chief Coordinator of Neurointerventions, Apollo Hospitals, Chennai (2015 – Present).
• Global Hospital, Chennai (2013 – 2015).
• Lakeshore Hospital, Ernakulam (2011 – 2013).
• University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland (2010 – 2011).
• Seth GS Medical College [KEM Hospital], Mumbai (2009 – 2010).
• Consultant, Sudhendra Medical Mission Hospital, Kerala (2007 – 2009).
• Consultant, Sanjo Hospital, Kerala (2006 – 2007).
• Consultant, Bombay Hospital, Mumbai, India (2002 – 2006).

Certifications:

• Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology (FINR), University of Zurich, Switzerland.

Professional Memberships:

• Lifetime Member, Cerebrovascular Neurosurgeons of India.
• Lifetime Member, Society of Neurovascular Interventionists of India.
• Lifetime Member, Society of Therapeutic Neurointerventionists of India.
• Lifetime Member, Neurospinal Surgeons Association of India.
• Member, Fellow of INR, University of Zurich, Switzerland.
• Member, Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Member, Neurological Society of India.
• Member, Chennai Neuro Club.
• Member, Indian Society of Spine Surgeons.

Fellowship:

• Fellowship in Interventional Neuroradiology (FINR), University of Zurich, Switzerland.

Publications:

• Primary Author, "Jugular Foramen Lesions Diagnostic Dilemma – Schwannoma or Paraganglioma," Indonesian Journal of Neurosurgery, 2019, Vol 2, No 3, pp. 76-79.
• Primary Author, "Arachnoid Cyst Associated with Painful Tic Convulsif," Clinical Neurosciences Journal, 2012, Vol 19, Issue 5.
• Poster Presenter, "Intracranial Aneurysms in Children – A Personal Series of 12 Years," Neurovascon – AIIMS, New Delhi (2011).
• Co-Author, "Childhood Intracranial Aneurysms – A Personal Series of 12 Years," Pediatric Neurosurgery Conference.
• Co-Author, "Low-Grade Gliomas: Radical Surgery and Molecular Biology's Role," 11th Romanian Conference of Neurosurgery, Prahova Valley (2006).
• Co-Author, "Surgery for Posterior Fossa Meningiomas: Technique, Pitfalls, and Outcomes," 9th French Course on Neurosurgery, Romania (2004).
• Presenter, "Outcome of Myelomalacia in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy," 53rd Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India, Indore (2004).
• Co-Author, "Prognostic Factors in Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy," Neurological Society of India Annual Conference (2005).
• Co-Author, "Arterial Dissection Post-Trauma: A Frequently Missed Cause of Stroke," Bombay Hospital Medical Research Centre's 114th Annual Meeting (2004).
• Co-Author, "Microsurgical Internal Decompression of Lumbar Canal Stenosis," Bombay Hospital Medical Research Centre's 122nd Meeting (2004).
• Presenter, "Microsurgery of Cranial AVMs in Adults," Annual Research Meeting, Medical Research Centre, Bombay Hospital Trust (2004).
• Co-Author, "Post-Traumatic Facial Paralysis: Treatment Options and Strategies," Indian Journal of Neurotrauma, 2005, Vol 2, No 1, June.