Dr Vijay Sundar Ilangovan

Dr. Vijay Sundar Ilangovan is an experienced neurosurgeon with over 15 years of expertise in neurosurgical oncology. He specialises in the surgical management of adult and paediatric brain tumours, complex spinal disorders, and metastatic cancers involving the brain and spine. He established the Department of Neurosurgical Oncology at the Cancer Institute (W.I.A.), Adyar, where he has successfully performed more than 1,000 neurosurgical procedures. His practice combines advanced surgical techniques with evidence-based, patient-centred care for complex neurological conditions.

Professional Experience:

• Senior Consultant – Neurosurgery, MGM Healthcare, Chennai
• Founder – Department of Neurosurgical Oncology, Cancer Institute (W.I.A.), Adyar
• Successfully performed more than 1,000 neurosurgical operations

Awards and Achievements:

• Established the Department of Neurosurgical Oncology at Cancer Institute (W.I.A.), Adyar
• Successfully performed over 1,000 neurosurgical procedures
• Invited Speaker at multiple State and National Neurosurgical Conferences

Professional Memberships:

• Member – Steering Committee, Global Alliance for Pediatric Neuro-Oncology (GAP-NO), headed by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, USA

Publications:

• Author of numerous scientific publications in Neurosurgery and Neuro-Oncology.
• Invited Speaker at several State and National Conferences.

Observerships:

• Observership in Neurosurgical Oncology – Tata Memorial Cancer Centre, Mumbai
• Observership in Neurosurgical Oncology – MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA