
About Dr. Nirmala S
Dr. Nirmala S is a distinguished Neurosurgeon with over 22 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With an impressive record of independently performing more than 200 craniotomies, 100 VP shunts, EVD, and Burrholes, and assisting in over 100 elective neurosurgical procedures, 100 intracranial aneurysms, and 100 interventional angiograms, she has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field. She is also the first female fellow in Functional Neurosurgery in India.
Why Choose Dr. Nirmala S?
- Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 22+ years and hundreds of successful cases, Dr. Nirmala S has a proven track record in evaluating and managing intracranial tumours, hydrocephalus, movement disorders, spinal trauma, and spinal disorders. She is an expert in handling neurosurgical emergencies such as trauma, stroke, seizures, and neuroinfections.
- Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: She is known for her expertise in a wide range of neurosurgical cases, including paediatric neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, and skull base surgery. Her commitment to staying current with the latest advances includes assisting in the evaluation and management of movement disorders for DBS surgeries, temporal lobectomies, dorsal column stimulation, and interstim.
- Pioneer in Functional Neurosurgery: Dr. Nirmala S recently received a Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka in June 2023, making her the first female fellow in this specialised field in India.
- Leader in Neurosurgical Emergency Care: Her expertise encompasses handling critical neurosurgical emergencies and providing critical care management.
- Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Nirmala S has been recognised with prestigious awards, including First Prize in the Quiz at SHINE 2015 and First Prize for her Paper presentation at SSBASIC in September 2014. She also earned the highest marks in Community Medicine, Surgery, and OBG during her undergraduate studies.
- Published Author and Researcher: She has numerous academic papers published in reputed journals and has contributed her expertise as an author to the Handbook of Deep Brain Stimulation.
Location
MCh, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
MS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
MBBS, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
- First Prize in the Quiz in SHINE 2015
- First Prize for Paper presentation in SSBASIC Sept-2014
- Highest marks in Community Medicine, Surgery, and OBG in Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar
- First female fellow in Functional Neurosurgery in India
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