Dr. Sandesh Onkarappa

Dr. Sandesh Onkarappa has more than 16 years of experience in brain and spine surgery and is a Consultant at SPARSH Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. Alongside routine cases, Dr. Onkarappa handles more complex work, such as emergency surgical management of severe traumatic brain injuries and subdural haematomas.

Dr. Onkarappa's consultations are built around clear explanation. Treatment is planned around the individual, taking into account age, overall health and personal priorities, and is agreed with the patient and family before it begins.

When to See a Neurosurgeon

Patients are referred for brain tumours, severe facial pain such as trigeminal neuralgia, head injuries, aneurysms, or spine problems causing pain, numbness or weakness.

Treatments and Procedures

• Micro-neurosurgical craniotomy for brain tumours, gliomas, and meningiomas
• Emergency surgical management of severe traumatic brain injuries and subdural haematomas
• Minimally invasive tubular lumbar discectomy and cervical decompression
• Spinal fusion instrumentation for spondylolisthesis and spinal fracture stabilisation

Education and Training

• MBBS, JJM Medical College, Davangere (2010)
• MS (General Surgery), Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary (2014)
• MCh (Neurosurgery), Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bengaluru (2018)
• Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, SPARSH Hospital, Bengaluru

Research and Memberships

Dr. Onkarappa stays involved in research and teaching in brain and spine surgery and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Onkarappa is a member of the Neurological Society of India (NSI) and the Bangalore Neurological Society.

Patients travelling to Bangalore from other cities or from abroad can request a consultation, a second opinion on existing reports, or a treatment cost estimate before they travel.