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Dr. J. RAJARAJAN, M.S., M.Ch., (Neuro) Brain & Spine Surgeon, Neuro Endoscopist.
Dr. Rajarajan Jayachandran, MBBS, MS, MCh (Neurosurgery)
Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery — Thanjavur Medical College
Tamil Nadu Medical Council Reg. No.: 81573
Languages: Tamil, English, HindiClinical Interests
- Neuro-oncology & skull base surgery
- Complex spine surgery
- Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Endoscopic Cranial and Spine Surgeries
Education
- MBBS — Thanjavur Medical College, 2007
- MS, General Surgery — Thanjavur Medical College, 2015 (College Gold Medal)
- MCh, Neurosurgery — Coimbatore Medical College, 2018
Certifications
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — Provider (East Chicago, Indiana, USA)
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — Provider (East Chicago, Indiana, USA)
Academic & Professional Experience
- Senior Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery — Thanjavur Medical College
- Clinical care in cranial, skull base, and spine; resident teaching and supervision
- Multidisciplinary case management and perioperative protocols
- International Clinical Exposure (Internship Rotations) — St. Catherine Community Hospital, East Chicago, USA(6 Months)
Awards & Distinctions
- Arignar Anna Scholarship, Govt. of Tamil Nadu (2001)
- Certificate of Appreciation for top marks in Microbiology, TN Dr. MGR Medical University (2004)
- Winner, Vellore CMC Tamil Nadu General Surgery PG Quiz (Dec 2014)
- Best Outgoing Surgeon, Thanjavur Medical College (2015)
- Prof. Dr. Indira Raju General Surgery Gold Medal (2015)
- Prof. C. Chinnaswamy Urology Gold Medal, TN State Urology Conference (2015)
Publications
- Can histopathological features of the outer membrane of hematoma predict outcomes in CSDH? Assessment based on clinical–radiological findings and postoperative recurrence. International Journal of Scientific Research, Sept 2018.
- Smartphone-based retinal imaging: a practical tool for neurosurgeons. International Journal of Scientific Research, Sept 2018.
Conference Papers / Posters
- Single-institution experience of pediatric encephaloceles — NSI, Chennai (2016)
- Calcified epidural hematoma — Neurotrauma, Ooty (2017)
- Smartphone-based retinal imaging — NSI, Nagpur (2017)
Grateful for the opportunity to perform 25 major neurosurgical cases last month — spanning the entire spectrum of our field.
From skull base tumors (anterior foramen magnum meningioma, sphenoid wing meningioma, redo pituitary tumor) to pediatric neurosurgery (glioma, scalp eosinophilic granuloma), the variety was immense. On the reconstructive side, I carried out five cranioplasties, including an anterior skull base reconstruction, along with a sacral flap closure and removal of an infected cranial bone flap.
Emergencies kept us on our toes: decompressions for ICH, massive ischemic infarct, and hemorrhagic transformation, as well as an EVD for intraventricular hemorrhage. In spine surgery, we tackled both lumbar decompression and L4–L5 discectomy. Oncology and infection added further depth with low-grade glioma involving tentorium/midbrain, biopsy for multifocal GBM, mastoidectomy for skull base osteomyelitis, and shunt for NPH.
Each case was a reminder of the breadth and responsibility of neurosurgery — from life-saving decompressions to intricate skull base work and delicate pediatric operations. None of this would have been possible without a committed team, dedicated support staff, and the trust of patients and families.
Here’s to continuing to serve with skill, compassion, and perseverance.
Professional Memberships
- Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Life Member (TN/27835/44/614/246501)
- Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) — Life Member (AL 23009)
- Neurological Society of India (NSI) — Life Member (JNS74)
- Tamil Nadu Association of Neurological Surgeons (TANS) — Life Member
