Dr. Rajendra Tiruchelvarayan

Dr. Rajendra is a Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon with subspecialty expertise in spine disorders and surgery. He graduated from the National University of Singapore in 1997 and completed his neurosurgical training in the United Kingdom in 2006, including more than two years of advanced specialty training across leading London hospitals such as St George’s Hospital, King’s College Hospital, and the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery at Queen’s Square. Dr. Rajendra has held several key leadership positions, including Director of Spine Neurosurgery at the National Neuroscience Institute, and has served across major institutions such as Singapore General Hospital, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, and KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital. His clinical expertise spans both adult and pediatric spine conditions, including complex disorders such as cranio-cervical junction abnormalities and spinal dysraphism, including spinal lipomas and myelomeningoceles. He is recognized for pioneering minimally invasive spine surgery techniques aimed at improving patient outcomes and recovery. Dr. Rajendra is also actively involved in teaching and has been invited internationally to train neurosurgeons and orthopaedic spine surgeons across Europe and Asia. He serves as an East Asia AO Spine faculty delegate, contributing to regional education and advancement in spine surgery. Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) — National University of Singapore Master of Orthopaedic Surgery — Singapore Neurosurgery Specialist Training — United Kingdom (London Hospitals including St George’s Hospital King’s College Hospital National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen’s Square)