Best Doctors in Fortis Hospital Bangalore

Dr. Manish Joshi is a Surgical Gastroenterologist, GI Oncologist, and Advanced Laparoscopic Surgeon with 23+ years of experience.

He holds expertise in the treatment of gastrointestinal cancers, colon & rectal cancers, gastric cancers, pancreatic cancers, liver cancers, esophageal cancers, gallbladder cancers, and bile duct cancers.

• Dr. Gnanamuthu has 38+ of experience in Neurology and Clinical Medicine and specializes in building teams to provide Advanced Specialized Medical Care to patients.
• He has developed some of the leading Clinical Departments & Teams for highly specialized Neurological Care.
• Dr. Chandran is known for advanced specialized medical care in neurology and as India’s most renowned clinical neurologist and has received Global recognition for Clinical Excellence through service, research, and education.
• His interests are in neurological infections, nervous system inflammation, para-infectious syndromes and tracing the link between genetic and epigenetic factors.
• He has 70+ publications in peer-reviewed journals and paper presentations at conferences both national & international
• Dr. Gnanamuthu completed MBBS 1975, MD - General Medicine in 1980 and DM - Neurology from Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore in 1986 and has fellowship from Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh, the UK in 2000.
• He can be followed on LinkedIn.

• Dr. Sandeep Nayak is a renowned Surgical Oncologist, with an overall experience of nearly 22 years.
• He has a keen interest in procedures such as mastectomy, cancer surgery, thyroidectomy, splenectomy, colon cancer surgery, esophageal cancer surgery, and several others.
• He won Young Surgeon Video Award at NATCON IASO in 2015, and The Times Award for Best Surgical Oncologist in India in 2018.
• He has also acquired the Detroit Fellowship Award in 2012.
• Dr. Sandeep completed his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 1998.
• Thereafter, he did DNB in General Surgery and Surgical Oncology in 2005 and 2011 respectively.
• He has previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Kasturba Medical College Manipal, as a consultant at Botswana Southern Africa, and as an assistant professor at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology.
• Currently, he is a member of Association of Surgeons of India, Bangalore Oncology Group, Association of Medical Consultants, and Indian Association of Surgical Oncology.
• He has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1999.

Dr. Mohan Keshavamurthy is a renowned Urologist in India with over 25 years of experience. He has performed over 3000 laser-enabled Transurethral prostate procedures (LASER TURP), 2500+ kidney transplants, 2500+ laser fragmentation of kidney and ureteric stones, and 70+ pancreas transplants. 

Dr. Keshavamurthy is a pioneer in laser urology and an expert in complex urinary tract reconstruction and major uro-oncological procedures in both adult and pediatric age groups. He has helped set up one of the most successful kidney transplant programs in East and West Africa and the Middle East.

• Dr. P R Krishnan is a Neurologist from Bangalore with an experience of 14+ years.
• He has completed his Masters in Neurology from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, India and was Awarded Diplomate National Board in Neurology and MNAMS also. 
• His clinical interests include Parkinson’s disease, Memory Disorders like Alzheimer’s Disease, Stroke, Dizziness/ Vertigo, Balance Disorders, Neck/ Back Pain, etc.
• He has been awarded with the Award of Merit, Bahrain Neurosciences Association in 2009.

• Dr. Ramesh is a well-known General surgeon, who has a vast experience of more than 18 years as a specialist.
• He has a keen interest in procedures such as laparoscopic cholecystectomy, varicocele surgery, rhinoplasty, colonoscopy, hernia repair surgery, and several others.
• He was awarded with Young Surgeon for Social Service in 2005 and the Best Surgeon for Exemplary Work in 2015.
• Dr. Ramesh completed his MBBS from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga in 1992.
• Further, he did General Surgery from Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College in 2002.
• He has previously worked with hosptials such as Dr. BRAMC, Soubhagya Hospital, and Sanjeevani Hospital.
• At present, he is a life-time member of ASI, IAGES, and SSALB, and Surgical Society of Bangalore.

Dr. Vivek Jawali is one of the best Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons in India. He has 40+ years of experience and did over 18,000 open-heart surgeries. Dr. Jawali also performed India's first awake cardiac surgery in 1999. 

His areas of specialization are minimally invasive heart surgery, off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery (OPCAB), repair of LV aneurysm, mitral valve repair, redo CABGs, minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass surgery (MIDCAB), triple valve replacement, etc.

• Dr. GH Raju is a renowned General surgeon, who has been practicing for more than 22 years.
• He specializes in minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery, endoscopy, colorectal surgery, and several other procedures. 
• He also holds an expertise in face lift, rhinoplasty, blepharoplasty,hair transplant, lung transplant, etc.
• Dr. Raju completed his MBBS from JSS Medical College Mysore in 1992, followed by MS in General Surgery from Dr. BR Ambedkar Medical College in 1998.
• He also did Fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery from The Association of Minimal Access Surgeons of India in 2008.
• He has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1992.

• Dr. Karthik Shamanna is a renowned ENT surgeon, who has been practicing for the last 18 years.
• He specializes in reconstructive middle ear surgery, rhinoplasty, FESS, nasal endoscopy, stapedectomy, septoplasty etc.
• He completed his MBBS from Sri Siddhartha Medical College & Research in 1996.
• He further did MS-ENT from Kasturba Medical College in 2002.
• He further acquired  MRCS from Royal College of Surgeon of Edinburgh UK in 2009.
• Dr. Karthik has previously worked with hospitals such as Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Hospital, and Bangalore Medical College.
• At present, he is a member of Association of Otolaryngologists of India, Indian Medical Association, Royal College of Surgeons, and The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
• He has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1996.

• Dr. Parimala Devi is an eminent Gynecologist, who has been practicing for the last 35 years.
• She specializes in procedures such as Intra-Uterine Insemination, Cervical cerclage, colposcopy, infertility treatment, hysteroscopy, salpingo-oopherectomy, and several others
• She completed her MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli in 1982, followed by DGO in 1984.
• She further did MD from Karnataka Medical College in 1985.
• She also received specialized training FICS in 1998 from Birmingham UK, and FICOG.
• Dr. Parimala further did WHO Fellowship in Safe Motherhood.
• She was honoured with Aryabhatta Award, Mother Teresa Award, Gold Medal for Active Management of Septic Abortion in Rotary Club Bangalore in 1998.
• She is currently a member of Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Karnataka Medical Council.

• Dr. Nirmala Shivalingaiah is an eminent Gynecologist, who has been practicing in the field for the last 36 years.
• She specializes in cases like Intrauterine Insemination, pregnancy cases, labiaplasty, cervical cerclage, pre and post delivery care etc.
• Dr. Nirmala completed her MBBS from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College in 1979.
• Further, she did MD in Obstetrics & Gynecology from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute in 1984.
• She has previously worked with hospitals like Chiranjeevi Specialist Center and Sagar hospital. 
• Currently, Dr. Nirmala is associated with Bangalore Society of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Karnataka Medical Council.

• Dr. Ashok Singhal has 16+ years of experience in handling patients with neurological problems.
• His special area of interests is a stroke (thrombolytic therapy), neuromuscular disorders and electrophysiology (ENMG).
• In 2005, he was awarded with Dr. Anisiya Vasant Memorial award at Nimhans for his exceptional work.
• He is an active member of Indian Academy of Neurology, Bangalore neurological society and Indian epilepsy association and an associate member of international headache society.
• He did his MBBS from Sardar Patel Medical College in 1998 then MD - General Medicine - Sawai Mansingh Medical College, Jaipur (SMS College) in 2001 and DM - Neurology - National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in 2005.
• He can be followed on his LinkedIn profile.

• Dr. SS Praharaj is a renowned Neurosurgeon, who has an experience of nearly 32 years.
• He specializes in procedures like microdecompression surgery, spinal surgery, epilepsy surgery, skull base surgery, craniofacial reconstruction surgery, brain tumors, and many more.
• He has received the Best Paper Award at British Neurological Research Conference in Chollerford UK.
• Dr. Praharaj completed his MBBS from GR Medical College Gwalior in 1985, followed by MS in General Surgery in 1988.
• He also did DNB in Neurology from the National Board of Examination in 1992.
• He is a part of Neurological Society of India, Neuro-Otological Society India, and Asian Congress of Neurosurgeons.

• Dr. Shashidhar is a well-known Cardiologist, who has an overall experience of nearly 25 years.
• His special interest lies in balloon angioplasty, angiogram, blocked arteries, cardiac MRI, cardiac electrophysiology, cardiac ablation, device closure etc.
• He contributed to the First Home Monitoring Device, CRDT implantation in South India.
• Dr. Shashidhar completed his MBBS from JSS Medical College in 1990, and MD in General Medicine in 1995.
• He also did DM in Cardiology from LPS Institute of Cardiology Kanpur in 2001.
• He further acquired Fellowship in Cardiac Electrophysiology.
• Dr. Shashidhar is a member of Indian Medical Association and Cardiological Society of India.
• He has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1990.

• Dr. Chaya Patil is a renowned Gynecologist, with a thriving experience of more than 25 years.
• Her expertise lies in the field of Cervical Cerclage, Hysterectomy (Abdominal/Vaginal), Tubectomy/Tubal Ligation, Pap Smear, Infertility Evaluation / Treatment
  Normal Vaginal Delivery (NVD), Gynae Problems, Obstetrics / Antenatal Care, Maternal Care/ Checkup, In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Caesarean Section (C Section), and Intra-Uterine Insemination (IUI), etc.
• She is a member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), a Fellow of the Indian Council of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FICOG), and the Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI).
• She has received the fellowship in Minimal Access Surgery - World Laparoscopy Hospital, Gurgaon, NCR, New Delhi, 2014.
• Dr. Chaya has numerous papers published in national as well as international peer-reviewed journals.