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Dr Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan

Neurosurgery Melbourne

Dr Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan

2 years of experience

5,522+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan at a glance

Dr Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan is a Neurosurgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 36+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Ananthababu Sadasivan, affectionately known as Dr Babu, is a highly experienced and Australasian Fellowship trained Neurosurgeon and Spinal Surgeon at Precision Health, serving patients in both public and private practice in Brisbane.
Dr Sadasivan completed his medical degree at the University of Kerala, India in 1990 followed by his Master of Surgery degree and MCh degree in Neurosurgery in India before embarking on a career spanning ten years in renowned neurosurgical centres across Australia, including Monash in Melbourne, Nepean Hospital in Sydney, and Sydney University as a teacher. He completed fellowships in spine surgery at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane and general neurosurgery at Nepean Hospital in Sydney and in 2015, he became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Neurosurgery, as well as a Fellow of the Faculty of Pain Medicine of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.
Dr Sadasivan excels in treating a diverse range of brain and spine conditions. His expertise extends to spinal degeneration, cranio-vertebral junction, brain tumours, and the application of minimally invasive and endoscopic surgical techniques, ensuring his patients receive cutting-edge treatments. Dr Sadasivan's compassionate and meticulous approach to patient care sets him apart. His genuine interest in each patient's unique needs ensures tailored treatments and the best possible outcomes.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr Sadasivan's research contributions have been remarkable. He has delved into various areas, including computational flow dynamics of cerebrovascular conditions, surgical retraction pressure, spinal fusion, head injury outcomes, and shunt infections.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Neurosurgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Neurosurgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-865313 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Neurosurgery
#EB-0DA0DBB4 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,136
Annual physical exam 99395 534
Vaccination administration 90471 758
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,361

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan
HEADSHOT
Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan with the team
WITH TEAM
Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 105s
Meet Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 10

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Neurosurgery
    Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.2644/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37567990 · cited by 104
  2. Long-term follow-up of Neurosurgery across AU
    Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6739/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35160890 · cited by 114

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Neurosurgery European Annual Congress (Neurosurgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Neurosurgery National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Neurosurgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Neurosurgery 2026-03-16 · 11 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a neurosurgery? 2026-01-24 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · ananthababu.pattavilakom.sadasivan@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Neurosurgery

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    Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan specialises in Neurosurgery in Melbourne, AU. 36 years of clinical experience.

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    Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan treats conditions within Neurosurgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan speak?

    Ananthababu (Babu) Sadasivan speaks English, Malayalam.

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