Biography

With an illustrious 24-year career, Mr. Ramesh Nair is a distinguished Consultant Neurosurgeon renowned for expertise in Neurovascular and Skull Base Surgery. Trained in India, Japan, and the UK, his commitment to excellence is reflected in his qualifications—a Master of Surgery (MS), Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in General Surgery and Neurosurgery, a Master of Chirurgiae (MCh) in Neurosurgery, and Fellowships at institutions like Fujita Health University, Japan. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd) and holds FRCS (S/N) qualifications.

Mr. Ramesh Nair's clinical journey spans Lumbar/Cervical Disc Disease management to precise Brain Tumour Surgeries, showcasing unwavering dedication to patient well-being. His surgical prowess and empathetic approach have earned respect from colleagues and patients alike, solidifying his reputation as a skilled and compassionate neurosurgeon.

Apart from clinical excellence, Mr. Ramesh Nair actively contributes to neurosurgery's advancement. Holding faculty roles at national and international conferences, he shares expertise, benefiting the global medical community and patients. Memberships in esteemed associations such as the British Medical Association (BMA), British Skull Base Society (SBNS), Skull Base Society, Neurovascular Society, and Indian Medical Association (IMA) underscore his commitment to professional excellence. Additionally, he is a Founder member and the current secretary of the International Academy of Neurosurgical Anatomy (IANA).

Through tireless efforts, Mr. Ramesh Nair continues to redefine neurosurgical care boundaries. His compassionate approach, coupled with a relentless pursuit of medical advancements, establishes him as a respected leader in neurosurgery.

  • Speciality

    Neurosurgery

  • Degrees

    MBBS, MS, DNB, MCh, DNB, FRCSEd, FRCS(S.N)

  • Areas of Expertise
    • Aneurysms/arteriovenous malformations (AVM)
    • Brain tumours
    • Spinal tumours
    • Spine
  • Office

    London UK

  • University

    Medical College, Trivandrum

Areas of Interest

Dr. Ramesh Nair is an actively engaged neurosurgeon, known for his involvement in cutting-edge clinical research trials. His work has been featured in esteemed peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of the State Medical Society and Baylor University Medical Center's Proceedings.

In 2002, Dr. Ramesh Nair pursued a one-year fellowship in Skull Base and Neurovascular Surgery at Fujita Health University, Nagoya, Japan. In the UK, he received training at Oldchurch Hospital, London, and Charing Cross Hospital, London. After completing his formal training, he dedicated an additional 21 months to specialise in Skull Base and Neurovascular Surgery at Charing Cross Hospital. Before assuming his current role as a senior consultant neurosurgeon, he served as a locum consultant Neurosurgeon at John Radcliffe Infirmary, Oxford. Since 2010, he has been an integral part of the esteemed team at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, offering his expertise as a skilled Skull Base and Neurovascular Surgeon.

Treatments
  • Spinal surgery
  • Acoustic neuroma treatment
  • Brain cancer
  • Brain tumours
  • Subarachnoid haemorrhage
  • Brain aneurysms
  • Vascular malformations
  • Meningiomas
  • Trigeminal neuralgia
  • Neurovascular
  • Skull base surgery
  • Neurosurgery
  • Lumbar and cervical disc disease
  • Skull base surgery
  • Endoscopic trans sphenoidal surgery for pituitary and skull base tumours
  • Acoustic neuroma surgery
  • Cervical and lumbar disc surgery
  • MVD
Learned Bodies

Society for British Neurological Surgeons (SBNS)

British Neurovascular Group (BVNG)

British Medical Association (BMA)

Asian Congress of Neurological Surgeons (ACNS)

Neurological Society of India (NSI)

Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Secretary General – International Academy of Neurosurgical Anatomy (IANA)

Former member, Anatomy committee- World Federation of Neurosurgeons (WFNS)

Member, Complications committee- World Federation of Neurosurgeons (WFNS)

Medical Education
1992

MBBS

University of Kerala, Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, India.

1995

M.S. (General Surgery)

University of Kerala, Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum Kerala, India.

1996

Dip. NB (Gen.Surg)

National Board of Examinations

1996

FRCSEd from Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

1998

MCh (Neurosurgery), University of Kerala, Medical College Hospital, Trivandrum, Kerala, India

2000

Dip. NB (Neurosurgery), National Board of Examinations

2006

FRCSEd (S/N)

Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of England (Specialist in Neurosurgery)

Medical Practice
1991 - 1992

JHO in Medicine/Surgery

Medical College, Trivandrum, India

1992

SHO in A&E

Jubilee Memorial Hospital, Trivandrum, India (5 months)

1992 - 1995

Registrar in General Surgery

Medical College, Trivandrum, India (36 months)

1995 - 1996

Trainee in Orthopaedics

Medical College, Trivandrum, India (4 months)

1996 - 1998

MCh Trainee in Neurosurgery

Medical College, Trivandrum, India (24 months)

1998

Clinical Trainee in Neurosurgery

Medical College, Trivandrum, India (4 months)

1998 - 2002

Sr. Lecturer in Neurosurgery

Medical College, Trivandrum, India (3 years 8 months)

2002 - 2003

Clinical Fellow

Fujita Health University, Japan (1 year)

2003

Assistant Professor in Neurosurgery

Medical College, Kottayam, Kerala, India (6 months)

2003

Honorary Observer

National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square (2.5 months)

2004 - 2006

Senior SpR in Neurosurgery

Oldchurch Hospital (2 years 5 months)

2006

Senior SpR Neurosurgery

Charing Cross Hospital (6.5 months)

2007

Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon

Lakeshore Hospital, Kochi, Kerala (7 months)

2007 - 2009

Senior SpR Neurosurgery

Charing Cross Hospital (1 year 9 months)

2009 - 2010

Locum Consultant Neurosurgeon

John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford (6 months)

2010 - Present

Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon

Charing Cross Hospital



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