Best Neurologists & Neurosurgeons in Bangalore, India

• Dr Aravinda R V is a well-known Neurologist with experience of more than 14 years.
• His interest lies in clinical medicine and neurology with its basic diagnostic electrophysiology and its applied therapeutics.
• He obtained a fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine in 2013.
• He has presented papers at state- and national-level conferences and has many publications in well-known journals.
• Dr. Aravinda has received award in 2012 for the best oral presentation.

• Dr. Raghuram G is a well-known Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon with an experience of more than 21 years.
• He has expertise in performing all kinds of Neurosurgery such as vascular, skull base, pediatric neurosurgery, minimally invasive neurosurgery, trauma surgery, epilepsy surgery, and functional neurosurgery.
• His area of interest includes functional neurosurgery and minimally invasive neurosurgery.
• In his career, he has performed numerous complex brain surgeries including skull base surgery and endoscopic surgeries.
• He has also been involved in teaching postgraduate students and nursing staff. 
• He is the recipient of several awards that includes Award for obtaining the second rank for the Bangalore University, 2 gold medals from Bangalore University and 2 gold medals from the M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore and many more.
• Dr. Raghuram has organized and participated in different workshops, conferences, CME meetings, and neurosurgical seminars. 
• He has been invited as a faculty in some of the conferences and delivered a guest lecture of interest.
• He takes a keen interest in research and has published papers in National and International medical journals.

• Dr. Abinash Dutta is an upcoming Neurosurgeon in Bangalore with nearly 10+ years of experience.
• He was awarded a gold medal by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics for securing the highest marks in Paediatrics in his final MBBS examination in 2008.
• He completed his MBBS from Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati, Assam in 2009, and later got selected for M.S. General Surgery in Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, Assam in 2010.
• He also got through M.Ch. Neurosurgery at Gauhati Medical College in his first attempt in 2014.
• His areas of expertise lie in Pediatric Neurosurgery, Microsurgery and stereotactic surgery for brain and spine tumors, Cerebro-Vascular Surgery, Minimal invasive spine surgery (MISS) including micro-discectomy for cervical and lumbar disc disease, etc.
• Dr. Dutta has published papers in journals and has presented papers in national and international conferences.

• Dr. Vikas Kathuria is a renowned neurosurgeon with 8+ experience.
• His expertise lies in treating brain tumors, brain hemorrhage, a trauma in case of Severe head injuries leading to clots like EDH and spine surgeries like Spinal nerve decompression, disc replacement, fixation, fusion, and spinal tumor surgeries.
• Dr. Kathuria did graduation and post-graduation from PGI Rohtak, Haryana, India.
• Did a super specialization in Neurosurgery from Sheth Vadilal Sarabhai General Hospital and Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India.

• Dr. Tejus MN Rao is a neurosurgeon with 10+ years of experience.
• He is a member of the Neurological Society of India and the Pondicherry Association of Neuroscientists.
• He completed MBBS from Government Medical College, Tamil Nadu. DNB from St. Martha’s Hospital, Bangalore and MCh Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research, Pondicherry.
• Dr. Tejus completed a fellowship from the University of Zurich, Switzerland and training in endovascular from GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi.
• He has authored various publications and has presented research papers in various national and international conferences.

Dr. Nithin Kumar. N is a distinguished Neurologist with over 23 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With a reputation for precision and excellence, he is widely known for his accurate diagnoses and patient-first approach.

Why Choose Dr. Nithin Kumar?

• Extensive Expertise: With over 23 years of experience, Dr. Nithin Kumar has a proven track record in managing complex cases across epilepsy, stroke, movement disorders, headaches, and neuropathies.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is recognised for his clinical intuition and deep understanding of neurological disorders. His expertise encompasses Stroke Management, Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders, Neuropathies and Peripheral Nerve Conditions, Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders, Headache and Migraine Management, and Neurological Clinical Diagnostics.
• Pioneer in Education and Research: Dr. Nithin Kumar initiated the Neurology Department and DM programme at Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences during his tenure as Associate Professor.
• Leader in Stroke Management: He has performed the largest number of thrombolysis procedures for acute ischaemic stroke patients at Fortis, Cunningham Road, to date, showcasing unparalleled expertise in this advanced technique.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Nithin Kumar was nominated for the Young Achiever’s Award during his DM course and recognised for academic excellence throughout his medical training.

• Dr. Azeez Pasha is a vascular surgeon, who has been practicing for more than 20 years.
• He has a keen interest in carotid endarterectomy, radiofrequency ablation, DVT management, AV Fistula, Fistuloplasty, angioplasty, and many more.
• He completed his MBBS from Kuvempu University in 1997.
• Afterwards, he went on to do specialization in General Surgery from JJM Medical College, Devangere in 2000.
• Currently, he is a member of Karnataka Medical Council.

• Dr Anmol Nagaraj is a Neurosurgeon with over 10+ years of experience.
• He graduated from JJM Medical College, Davangere, RGUHS in 2009, and thereafter pursued his MS in General Surgery at Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences, RGUHS.
• He later completed his super-specialty, M.Ch., Neurosurgery with extensive training at the prestigious Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal in 2017.
• Dr. Nagaraj has a special interest in areas such as Neurosurgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, Radiosurgery (Cyberknife, Gamma Knife), Spine Surgery, Surgery for Epilepsy, DBS Surgery for Parkinson's Disease, Brachial Plexus and Nerve Surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery (Aneurysms, AVMs), etc.
• He has an inquisitive and scientific bend of mind with a strong research interest in the field of Neurosurgery and has presented and published several papers in different conferences, CME’s, and journals.

• Dr. Prakash Rathod is a Neurosurgeon with over 12+ years of experience.
• He completed MBBS from Karnataka Institute of Medical Science, Hubli in 2006, and MCh - Neuro Surgery from Bangalore Medical College & Research Institute, Bangalore in 2018.
• He has played a major role in the development of the neurosurgical department at Sparsh Hospital, Bangalore.
• Dr. Rathod has special interests in dealing with Cervical spondylitis myelopathy, Cervical canal stenosis, Lumbar disc prolapse, Spondylolisthesis, Hematoma, Cervical disc prolapses, Brain contusions, Intracerebral bleed, Aneurysm, Brain tumors, Hypertensive bleed, Hydrocephalus, etc.
• He has authored in national and international publications and also has presented in many national conferences.

• Dr. Nikhil C Hiremath is a Neurologist with experience of over 10+ years.
• He is an active member of the Indian Academy of Neurology and Indian Stroke Association.
• He completed his graduation from JJM Medical College, Davanagere in 2009, and then pursued MD in General Medicine from Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, Karnataka in 2013.
• Additionally, he has done Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Neurology and has completed Post Doctoral Fellowship in Stroke Comprehensive Stroke Care Program from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) Trivandrum in 2016.
• He has been awarded the Young Investigator Award from the World Stroke Congress in October 2016.
• In addition to stroke treatment, he has expertise in epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, Canalith Repositioning (CR), Parkinson's Disease Treatment, Headache Management, Spinal Disorders, Nerve & Muscle Disorders, Dementia Treatment, etc.
• Dr. Hiremath has a number of articles in peer-reviewed journals to his credit and attends conferences and seminars on a daily basis to up his skills.

• Dr. Nagabhushan KN is a well-known General Surgeon, who has been practicing for the last 19 years.
• He specializes in procedures such as, peripheral bypass surgery, non-surgical interventions for limbs, revascularization, distal bypass procedure, carotid surgeries, aortic surgery, laser venous surgery, and several others.
• He has performed more than 12000 peripheral vascular surgical procedures so far.
• Dr. Nagabhushan completed MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore in 1991.
• He also did DNB from Bangalore Baptist Hospital in 2001, and FVES from Manipal Hospital Bangalore in 2005.
• He has presented more than 30 scientific papers at National and International conferences.
• Dr. Nagabhushan was a recipient of best paper awards from Surgical Society of Bangalore.
• Currently, he is part of Vascular Society of India, European Society for Vascular Surgery, and Association of Surgeons of India (ASI).

• Dr. Praveen Ganigi is a consultant in Neurosurgery with an experience of nearly 19 years.
• He holds an expertise in minimally invasive spine surgeries, and cranial & spinal micor-neurosurgery.
• He performs procedures like laminectomy, foot drop, carotid body tumor embolization, petrosal sinus sampling, brain aneurysm coiling, carotid cavernous fistula treatment, etc.
• He received the Best Outgoing Student Silver Jubilee Award for Mch.
• Dr. Praveen also received Best Paper Presentation Award on Pediatric high grade gliomas clinico-biological correlation in 2004.
• He completed his MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in 1996, and MD - Neurosurgery from NIMHANS in 2003.
• He is a member of Medical Council of India.
• Dr. Murali S. is a neurologist, who has a vast experience of nearly 17 years.
• He is specialized in Deep Brain Stimulation, Lumbar Puncture, Canalith Repositioning, Gamma-Knife Radiosurgery, Brain Tumor Surgery, vascular surgery, Insomnia treatment and many others.
• He has previously worked with Christian Medical College Vellore, Manipal College of Medical Sciences Nepal and Global Hospital.
• He has publications including Angiographic Profile in Unstable Angina and Spectrum of CNS infections in HIV positive individuals to his credit.
• Dr. Murali has completed his Kasturba Medical College in 1995, DM in Neurology from CMC Vellore in 1999, and MD in General Medicine from JJMMC in 1997.