Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T

Education Qualifications

• National Fellowship in Spine Surgery-Sakra World Hospital (AO Spine Centre), Bangalore, Karnataka
• International Fellowship in Spinal Deformity-Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
• (2011-2014): MS (Orthopedics), Vinayaka Mission University, AVMC
• MBBS, N.T.R University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada

Experience

• 2018-Present: Consultant Spine Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals, Malakpet
• March 2018-May 2018: Fellow in Spine Surgery, Hokkaido Medical Centre, Sapporo, Japan
• June 2016-June 2018: Fellow in Spine Surgery, Department of Spine Surgery, Sakra World Hospital
• June 2014-May 2016: Institute of Spine, Apollo BGS Hospital, Mysore

Services offered

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Vertebroplasty, Kyphoplasty
• Spinal Tumors & Infections
• Congenital & Degenerative Conditions
• CVJ Anamolies
• ACDF & Posterior Cervical Procedures
• Spinal Deformity or Kyphoscoliosis Corrections
• Spinal Stabilization Procedures

Special Interest and Expertise

• Minimally Invasive Spinal Procedures and Microsurgeries
• Navigation and Electrophysiology Assisted Complex Spine Surgeries
• Spinal Stabilization
• Deformity/Scoliosis Correction
• Cervical Anterior and Posterior Procedures
• CVJ Anomalies
• Spinal Infections & Tumours

Professional Membership

• ASSI
• AO Spine

Research & Publications

• Multidisciplinary Management of Primary Sacral Tumours: A Tertiary Care Center’s Experience and Literature Review
• Tukkapuram V, Abumi.K, Ito.M. Historical Evolution, Biomechanical Advantage, Clinical Applications and Safe Insertion Techniques of Cervical Pedicle Screw Fixation with Review of Literature. SSRR Journal-Accepted for Publication. Manuscript ID – SSRR – 2018 – 0055 – IRA.R1
• Masapu D, Rudrapa S, Tukkapuram V, (2017) Intraoperative Increased Spinal Cord Pulsation-A Good Sign or Disaster Waiting to Happen? Journal of Neurosurgical Anesthesiology. 10.1097/0468
• Rudrappa, S., Tukkapuram, V. R., Govindasamy, R., Gopal, S., & Masapu, D. (2018). Partial Sacrectomy for Sacral Chordomas: A Surgical Perspective. The Journal of Spinal Surgery, 5(1), 29-35. doi:10.5005/jp-journals-10039-1165
• Rudrappa, S., Govindasamy, R., Tukkapuram, V. R., & Gopal, S. (2018). Lumbar Pseudomeningocele Presenting as Decerebrate Rigidity-A Rare Case Entity. International Journal of Surgery Case Reports, 47, 41-44. doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2018.04.014
• Tukkapuram, V., Rudrappa, S., Shabadi, V., Masapu, D., & Kumar, S. (2018). Sacral Ewings Tumor: Use of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Preoperative Cytoreduction of the Tumor. Neurology India,66(1), 249. doi:10.4103/0028-3886.222848
• Vijaykumar S., Tukkapuram V, (2016) Congenital Scoliosis due to Hemivertebra: A Review of Literature and Management Strategies. International Journal of Current Research Vol. 8, Issue, 12, pp.44330-44340
• Alkaptonuric Patient Presenting with Black Disc and Multiple Schmorl’s Nodes. Article ICJR. DOI: 10.21474/IJAR01/2609
• Posterior Hypoplastic C1 Arch with Neurological Deficits-A Case Report. IJSR. ISSN: 2319-7064
• Tukkapuram V, Rudrappa S, Nikunj G. (2016) Reconciling Life After Spinal Cord Injury-“Role of Spinal Disability Support Group”, in International Journal of Current Research Vol. International Journal of Current Research 8, Issue, 12, pp.43019-43020

Awards and Achievements

• Gold Medal and University Topper in MS Orthopedics

FAQ'S

1. 1. Why do patients frequently visit Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T?
   

   Patients frequently visit Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T for Spine Surgery. To see more reasons visit the doctor’s profile on Yashoda Hospitals.

2. 2. What is Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T's education qualification?
   

   Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T has the following qualifications – MBBS: N.T.R University of Health Sciences, Vijayawada, M.S.( Orthopedics): Vinayaka Mission University, AVMC (2011-2014), International – Fellowship in Spinal Deformity – Hokkaido University – Sapporo, Japan, National – Fellowship in spine surgery – Sakra World Hospital (AO spine centre), Bangalore, Karnataka. You can book the doctor appointment through the doctor’s profile on Yashoda Hospitals

3. 3. What does Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T specializes in?
   

   Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T specializes in treating Minimally invasive spine surgery, Vertebroplasty, kyphoplasty, Spinal tumors & infections, Congenital & degenerative conditions, CVJ anamolies and etc

4. 4. Where does Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T practice?
   

   Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T practices at Yashoda Hospitals – Malakpet, Hyderabad

5. 5. How can I book Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T's appointment?
   

   You can book Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T’s appointment online for Online video consultation and Opd consultation

6. 6. How many years of experience does Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T have?
   

   Dr. Venkata Ramakrishna T has 8 years of experience in Spine Surgery