Dr. Ari G Chacko
Senior Consultant Specialist · Apollo Hospital
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai• View Hospital★ Epilepsy Surgery35+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMCh (Neurosurgery)Advanced Endoscopic Skull Base WorkshopMidas Rex High
Quick Facts
- Department
- Epilepsy Surgery
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MCh (Neurosurgery), Advanced Endoscopic Skull Base Workshop
- Experience
- 35+ Years
- Hospital
- Apollo Hospital
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Ari G Chacko
Dr. Ari G Chacko is Director of Neurosciences at Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, part of the wider Apollo Chennai network, with 30-40 years of experience in neurosurgery. His core specialities include microsurgical removal of brain and spinal cord tumours, endoscopic skull base tumour surgery, and awake craniotomy for gliomas, and he is a pioneer in refining awake surgery techniques and vestibular schwannoma surgery for facial nerve preservation. He treats pituitary adenomas, craniopharyngiomas, and intractable hemispheric epilepsy through disconnection procedures such as hemispherotomy. Dr. Chacko completed his MBBS and MCh in Neurosurgery from Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore, and undertook advanced training including the Endoscopic Skull Base Workshop at UPMC Pittsburgh and the Midas Rex High-Speed Drill and Skull Base Workshop. He served as a Visiting Observer in Neurosurgery at the University Medical Center, Slovenia, and maintains an extensive publication record in journals such as World Neurosurgery and Pituitary.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
MCh (Neurosurgery) — Christian Medical College Hospital, Vellore
Advanced Endoscopic Skull Base Workshop — UPMC Pittsburgh
Midas Rex High-Speed Drill and Skull Base Workshop
Clinical Career Timeline
Director, Neurosciences — Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
Visiting Observer, Department of Neurosurgery — University Medical Center, Slovenia
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Extensive peer-reviewed publication record in journals including World Neurosurgery, Pituitary, and Acta Neurochirurgica
Recognised for multidisciplinary glioma care combining Neurosurgery, Radiation Oncology, Neuropathology, and Endocrinology
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Epilepsy Surgery
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Core Speciality
Vestibular Schwannoma Surgery
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Core Speciality
Awake Craniotomy for Gliomas
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Core Speciality
Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
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Core Speciality
Brain & Spinal Cord Tumour Surgery
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Microsurgical and endoscopic removal of brain and spinal cord tumoursSkull base tumour surgery (incl. pituitary adenomas)Awake craniotomy for gliomas
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
Vestibular schwannoma surgery for facial nerve preservationEpilepsy surgery (incl. hemispherotomy)Craniopharyngioma resection
Practices At
Apollo Hospital, Greams Road Chennai
21, Greams Lane, Off Greams Road Chennai Tamil Nadu 600006 India
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What to Expect: Neurosciences & Neurosurgery
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craniotomy for Brain Tumor (Navigation-guided) | $65,000 US/UK | $6,800 – $9,800 in India | 86% Less |
| Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS, with Neurostimulator) | $85,000 US/UK | $18,000 – $24,500 in India | 73% Less |
| Endoscopic Pituitary Tumor Surgery (Transsphenoidal) | $52,000 US/UK | $5,800 – $8,200 in India | 85% Less |
| Brain Aneurysm Coiling / Clipping (Microsurgical) | $72,000 US/UK | $7,800 – $12,500 in India | 84% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Ari G Chacko provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Apollo Hospital. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Ari G Chacko specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in neurosurgery, focusing on brain and spinal cord tumours, skull base surgery, and epilepsy surgery.
2Q: What is Dr. Chacko known for pioneering?
Ans: He is a pioneer in refining awake surgery for gliomas and vestibular schwannoma surgery for facial nerve preservation.
3Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Chacko have?
Ans: He has 30-40 years of experience in neurosurgery.
4Q: Does Dr. Chacko treat epilepsy?
Ans: Yes, he has considerable experience in epilepsy surgery, including disconnection procedures like hemispherotomy for intractable hemispheric epilepsy.