Dr. Kokkula Praneeth is the Best Pediatric Neurosurgery doctor- Rainbow Children's Hospital

Dr. Kokkula Praneeth completed his undergraduate (MBBS) from Osmania Medical College. In 2012, he joined AIIMS (New Delhi) as a Junior Resident in the Department of Surgical Discipline to pursue M.S. He earned his M.Ch. in Neurosurgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh, in 2018. After which, he pursued a Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Vascular Neurosurgery at PGIMER, Chandigarh, India, in 2019. In July 2019, he joined the Department of Neurosurgery at AIIMS, New Delhi, in the capacity of Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery, where he has actively managed complex neurosurgical cases and contributed to the training of neurosurgery residents.

Dr. Praneeth has been a consultant at Rainbow Children’s Hospital since 2023. He had been managing complex pediatric neurosurgical cases, with a special interest in Hydrocephalus, Spinal Dysraphism, Brain and Spine tumours, Neurovascular, Skull Base surgery, Neurotrauma, Scoliosis and Deformity correction, and Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery. He is also engaged in numerous national and international publications.

Areas of Interest and Expertise

1. Pediatric Neurosurgery

Craniosynostosis
Spinal dysraphism
Hydrocephalus

2. Vascular Neurosurgery

Intracranial aneurysms
Moya-moya disease
Indirect revascularization and STA–MCA bypass
Arteriovenous malformations

3. Oncology

Gliomas, craniopharyngiomas, pituitary tumor, skull base tumors using intra-op Ultrasound, image guidance, intra-op neuromonitoring

4. Functional Neurosurgery

Epilepsy surgery
Pallidotomy and Deep Brain Stimulation for Dystonia
Intrathecal baclofen pump
Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy and Hyperselective Neurectomy for Spasticity
DREZotomy, intrathecal morphine pump for pain

5. Trauma

Wide experience in managing full spectrum of head and spine injury
Special interest in Pediatric head injury including ICP monitoring, microdialysis and barbiturate coma
Complex cranioplasty with patient-specific implants

6. Minimally Invasive / Endoscopic Brain and Spine Surgery

7. Skull Base Surgery

8. Spine Surgery

Minimally invasive spine surgery
Spinal cord tumors
Scoliosis and Deformity correction

9. Peripheral Nerve Surgery

Brachial plexus exploration
Neurotization
Nerve transfer
Tendon transfer
Hyperselective Neuronectomy

Awards and Achievements

· Section Editor –Neurology India

· Associate Editor – Journal of Spinal Surgery

· Review Editor – Frontiers in Neurology

· Reviewer for Neurology India, Indian Journal of Neurosurgery, Journal of Spinal Surgery, and Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma

1. Praneeth K, Aggarwal A, Gupta SK, Singla N. Necessity is the mother of invention: Technical note on the use of self-designed low-cost continuous sump suction for use in microvascular anastomosis. Surgical Neurology International. 2019;10.
2. Praneeth K, Salunke P, Karthigeyan M, Malik P. Short Segment C1 - C2 Fusion in a Case of Congenital C2 Spondylolysis Associated with Chiari Malformation. Neurology India. 2019;67(6).
3. Praneeth K, Karthigeyan M, Salunke P, Ray N. Synchondral Fracture of the Posterior “hemiarch” of Pediatric Atlas with Cerebrospinal Fluid Fistula following a Penetrating Neck Injury. Pediatric Neurosurgery. 2019;54(6).
4. Praneeth K, Nachiappan DS, Gupta D. A Stitch in Time Saves Nine: Delayed Presentation of Tension Pneumocephalus as Stroke. Neurol India. 2021;69(6):1635-1636. doi:10.4103/0028-3886.333488.
5. Praneeth K, Rajasekhar R, Aggarwal A, Jani P, Singla N. Intracranial Eye. Neurology India. 2020;68(6).
6. Yerramilli SK, Kokula P, Gupta SK, Radotra BD, Aggarwal A, Aggarwal D, et al. Connective Tissue Abnormalities in Patients with Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms and No Known Systemic Connective Tissue Disorder. World Neurosurgery. 2020;141:e829–35. (Co–First Author)
7. Singla N, Kumar M, Praneeth K, et al. A Brief Report on the Prevalence of Vitamin D3 Deficiency in Children with Brain Tumors. J Postgrad Med Edu Res. 2022;56(4):171–173.
8. Das SK, Singla N, Gupta SK, Praneeth K, et al. Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: Do Changes in Inflammatory Markers Precede or Succeed Symptomatic Vasospasm? J Postgrad Med Edu Res. 2022;56(3):116–120.
9. Sharma T, Kedia S, Praneeth K, Sharma R, Gupta D. Letter to the editor regarding an iPad-based intervention … Childs Nerv Syst. 2023. doi:10.1007/s00381-023-05858-8.
10. Ruparelia J, Gosal JS, Kokkula P, et al. The Yin and Yang of Operating on a Posterior Fossa Meningioma: The Schmahmann Syndrome. Neurology India. 2022;70(4):1661–1664.
11. Sahoo SK, Gupta SK, Salunke P, Dhandapani S, Aggarwal A, Singla N, … Kokkula P, et al. Setting up a Neurosurgical Skills Laboratory… Neurology India. 2022;70(2):612–617.
12. Kumar N, Katiyar V, Praneeth K, et al. Challenges and prospects of neurosurgical teleconsultations in a developing country: a reality check. Neurosurg Focus. 2022;52(6):E5.
13. Hr D, Praneeth K, Aggarwal A, Gupta SK, Sachdeva N. Seasonal variation and Incidence of rupture of intracranial aneurysm: A prospective study and Literature review. Acta Neurol Taiwan. 2022;31(3):137–14.
14. Gupta DK, Praneeth K, Vij V. Archer Struck in Neck. Neurol India. 2022;70(5):2217–2219.
15. Decompressive Hemi Craniectomy in malignant middle cerebral artery infarction: Adding years of quality life or mere existence? – Accepted in Neurology India.
16. Complications of Decompressive Craniectomy: A Case-Based Review – Accepted in IJNT.
17. Kulandaisamy R, Kushwaha T, Dalal A, Kumar V, Singh D, Baswal K, … Praneeth K, et al. Repurposing of FDA Approved Drugs Against SARS-CoV-2 Papain-Like Protease. Frontiers in Microbiology. 2022;13:877813.
18. Gupta S, Narayanan R, Aggarwal A, Mohanty M, Ahuja C, Verma N, et al. Outcome following Surgical Revascularization in Moyamoya Disease… Neurology India. 2021;69(3).
19. Gosal JS, Shukla K, Praneeth K, Tiwari S, Garg M, Bhaskar S, et al. Coexistent pituitary adenoma… Surgical Neurology International. 2020;11.
20. Salunke P, Karthigeyan M, Praneeth K, Kaur S, Takkar A. Convergence Weakness with Intact Medial Rectus Function… Neurology India. 2020;68(4).
21. Tiwari S, Yadav T, Pamnani J, Mathew JM, Elhence P, Praneeth K, et al. Diffuse Leptomeningeal Glioneuronal Tumor. World Neurosurgery. 2020;135.
22. Gosal JS, Ruparelia J, Garg M, Praneeth K, Bhaskar S, Jha DK. Giant skull vault defect in a child… Child's Nervous System. 2020;36(3).
23. Pal R, Singla N, Praneeth K, Dutta P. Uncommon calcified suprasellar mass… International Medicine. 2020;2(2):158.
24. Ashwath KG, Aggarwal A, Praneeth K, Singla N, Gupta K. Neutrophil-To-lymphocyte ratio… Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice. 2019;10(4).
25. Singla N, Aggarwal A, Praneeth K, Ahuja C. Supergiant cavernous carotid aneurysm… Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice. 2019;10(4).
26. Aggarwal A, Praneeth K, Kumar A, Jindal N, Malhotra P. Acute Myelopathy… Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion. 2019;35(2). (Corresponding Author)
27. Vyas S, Modi M, Singla N, Gupta SK, Bindal S, Singh P, et al. Extent of Hippocampal and Amygdala Resection… J Postgrad Med Edu Res. 2019;53(1):11–16.
28. Dhandapani S, Singh A, Singla N, Praneeth K, Aggarwal A, et al. Outcome of subarachnoid hemorrhage… Stroke. 2018;49(12).
29. Aggarwal A, Dhandapani S, Praneeth K, Sodhi HBS, Pal SS, Gaudihalli S, et al. Evaluation of H&H and WFNS grading scales… Neurosurgical Review. 2018;41(1).
30. Aggarwal S, Praneeth K, Rathore Y, Waran V, Singh P. Laparoscopic management of mesh erosion… Journal of Minimal Access Surgery. 2016;12(1).
31. PubMed Search: Praneeth Kokkula

Book Chapters

1. Praneeth K, Singh HI, Borkar SA. Occipital Condylar Fracture. In AIIMS Neurosurgery Case Book – Cervical Spine Trauma. Salubris, New Delhi; 2022:1–6.
2. Praneeth K, Kumar R, Gupta D. Atlanto-Occipital Dislocation. In AIIMS Neurosurgery Case Book – Cervical Spine Trauma. Salubris, New Delhi; 2022:7–14.

Indian Society of Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN)
Neurological Society of India (NSI)
Skull Base Surgery Society of India (SBSSI)
Neurological Surgeons Society of India (NSSI)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Vascular Neurosurgery from PGIMER, Chandigarh

Banjara Hills

Road No. 2, Near Hotel Park Hyatt, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana 500034

08069237022

Himayatnagar

Old MLA Quarters Rd, AP State Housing Board, Himayatnagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500029

08069807998

Secunderabad

H.No. 3-7-222 & 3-7-223, Sy.No.51 to 54 Police Station Main Road, Karkhana, Secunderabad

08062747945

Where does Dr. Kokkula Praneeth Practice?

Dr Kokkula Praneeth Practices at Rainbow Children's Hospitals, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

How can I take Dr. Kokkula Praneeth appointment?

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What is Dr. Kokkula Praneeth education qualification?

Dr Kokkula Praneeth had completed M.B.B.S (OMC), M.S. (AIIMS, New Delhi), M.Ch. (Neurosurgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh), PDF (Vascular Neurosurgery, PGIMER, Chandigarh)

What does Dr. Kokkula Praneeth Specialized in?

Dr Kokkula Praneeth is specialized in Pediatric Neurosurgery

How many years of experience does Dr. Kokkula Praneeth have?

Dr Kokkula Praneeth is having 10+ years of experience

What are the services provided by Dr. Kokkula Praneeth

The services provided by Dr Kokkula Praneeth are Pediatric Neurosurgery, Neurovascular, Skull Base surgery, Neurotrauma, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery.

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