Dr. Chelladurai Pandian Hariharan

Dr. Chelladurai Pandian Hariharan is a specialist neurosurgeon at Aster Hospital with over 15 years of experience in complex brain, spine, and neurological surgery. He completed his medical degree at Tirunelveli Medical College, followed by specialist training in general surgery at Stanley Medical College and neurosurgery at Madras Medical College—all in Chennai, India. His clinical foundation was built at the prestigious Madras Institute of Neurology, followed by roles as consultant and senior consultant at Manipal Hospitals before joining Aster Hospital.

He treats a wide range of conditions including brain tumours (gliomas, meningiomas), spinal disorders, ruptured blood vessels in the brain (aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations), traumatic brain injury, stroke, and paediatric neurological problems. His surgical skills span open surgery, minimally invasive spine techniques, and specialist reconstructive procedures using titanium mesh and other advanced implants. He manages both planned operations and emergency cases.

Dr. Hariharan is a member of the European Society of Neurosurgery and the Neurological Society of India, reflecting his commitment to evidence-based practice. He works with patients across all ages—children, adults, and seniors—and is particularly interested in tumour surgery, vascular neurosurgery, minimally invasive spine work, and stroke care.