Best Doctors in Aster CMI Hospital (Hebbel) Bangalore, India

Dr. Thirumalesh K Reddy is a distinguished Lead Consultant in Joint Replacement and Arthroscopic Surgery with close to 30 years of extensive experience, committed to delivering top-tier orthopaedic care. With a comprehensive background from both India and the United Kingdom, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field of orthopaedics.

Why Choose Dr. Thirumalesh K Reddy?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With nearly 30+ years of experience, Dr. Reddy has a proven track record in treating a wide range of orthopaedic conditions, specialising in complex joint replacement and arthroscopic surgeries.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for advanced procedures, including Total Knee Arthroplasty (primary, complex primary, and revision), Partial Knee Arthroplasty, Patello-Femoral Arthroplasty, Total Hip Arthroplasty (primary, revision, and complex primary surgeries), Arthroscopic Surgeries, Ligament Reconstruction, and Trauma Surgeries.
• International Training & Exposure: Dr. Reddy has undergone specialised training from prestigious institutions globally, including the Uni-compartment Joint Replacement Course from Swindon, UK, the AO Principles Course at Davos, Switzerland, Hoffman’s External Fixator Course, Wrightington Hospital, UK, the Acute Trauma and Life Support Course, Croydon, UK, and Basic Surgical Skills Courses from South Wales, UK.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Reddy has been recognised for his academic and surgical prowess, achieving State 1st rank in MS Orthopaedics and a Gold Medallist from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences. He also holds a Fellowship in Joint Replacement and Arthroscopy from Princess Royal University Hospital, London.
• Active Contributor to Orthopaedic Science: He is an active participant in numerous conferences, seminars, workshops, and talks, with several publications and presentations both in India and the United Kingdom, including articles in prestigious journals.

Dr. Ramraj V. N. is a distinguished Senior Consultant in Gastrointestinal, General, minimal access, and bariatric surgery, with over 15 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With a focus on precision, safety, and evidence-based techniques, he has established a reputation for optimal surgical outcomes in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Ramraj V. N.?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 15+ years of experience and numerous successful cases, Dr. Ramraj V. N. has a proven track record in treating a wide range of conditions requiring Gastrointestinal surgery, Advanced laparoscopic surgery, Robotic interventions, and bariatric and metabolic surgery.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is renowned for his advanced laparoscopic and robotic interventions, including Foregut surgery, Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery, Colorectal surgery, and Primary and Redo Bariatric surgeries.
• Pioneer in Robotic & Bariatric Surgery: Dr. Ramraj V. N. has a strong focus on advanced robotic surgical techniques and has extensive experience in both primary and revisional bariatric surgeries.
• Leader in Colorectal Surgery: He is a recipient of the International Travelling Fellowship Award from the Association of Colon and Rectal Surgeons of India (ACRSI) for excellence in colorectal surgery, showcasing his specialised expertise in this area.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Ramraj V. N. has won notable prizes, including the ACRSI International Travelling Fellowship Award, as well as funded observerships at famous institutions such as Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Weill Cornell Medical College.

• Dr. Anup Charles Steven is a cardiothoracic surgeon with 11+ years of experience.
• He completed MBBS from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, MS in General Surgery from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore and MCh in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery from Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education and Research, Kolkata (IPGMER).
• Dr. Steven completed his fellowship in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery training from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
• He has performed a variety of open and closed heart surgeries, vascular and thoracic surgeries in both adults and pediatric patients.
• His areas of expertise are ECMO, Aortic Aneurysm Surgery, Thoracic surgeries, Redo heart surgeries, CABG, Heart valve repairs and replacements, staged palliative surgeries and more.

• Dr. Satish Vasishta is a renowned Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon with experience of over 10+ years.
• He is skilled in carrying out entire spectrum of Cleft & Craniofacial surgery, treatment of Facial Fractures, Facial Plastic surgery, Corrective Jaw surgery (Orthoganthic surgery) for disproportionate jaws.
• He has acquired special acumen in Distraction Osteogenesis, a new technique of Bone Lengthening for Congenital and acquired Facial Defects, Temperomandibular Joint Pain and Disorders, Minor Oral Surgery and Major Facial Reconstructive Procedures.
• He offers evidence-based treatment for the correction of facial deformity in restoring aesthetic and functional needs of individual.
• He is associated with philanthropic works and is linked with a US-based NGO which offers surgeries for the patients born with Cleft and Facial Defects free of cost.
• Besides, he organises medical camps in India and abroad and performs surgeries free of cost and works as Aster DM Foundation Volunteer.
• He is internationally acclaimed cleft surgeon of Operation Smile which carries out Facial surgeries free of cost across the globe.  
• He takes keen interest in teaching and has been honoured as Guest Lecturer Speaker at the University of Hong Kong and as Guest Speaker at Amritha Hospital Distraction Osteogenesis-Workshop.
• He has the membership of several prestigious associations such as Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons of India (AOMSI), Indian Society of Cleft Lip Palate & Craniofacial Anomalies, European Association of Craniomaxillofacial Surgeons, AO-CMF (Switzerland) International Cleft Lip Cleft Palate Associations.
• After graduating with BDS, from MS Ramaiah College Bangalore in 2004, he pursued MDS in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in SDM College of Dental Sciences, Dharwad (Declared to be India’s best Cranio- maxillofacial Surgery Institute by NAAC) , in 2009. Thereafter he pursued FCCI in Amritha Institute of Medical Science in Kochi, of Kerala and Mangalore of Karnataka. He did Fellowship in Orthoganthic Surgery, Aesthetic Facial Surgery and Craniofacial surgery (FAOCMF), in Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong in 2012.  Later he pursued a Fellowship in Cleft and Craniofacial Surgery (FCCI), in CCI Switzerland.

Dr. Manjiri Somashekhar is a distinguished Lead & Senior Consultant in Paediatric Surgery with over 25 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With over 15,000 successful complex procedures, she has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Manjiri Somashekhar?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 25+ years and 15,000+ successful cases, Dr. Somashekhar has a proven track record in treating paediatric trauma, complex congenital anomalies, newborn surgery, and paediatric onco surgery.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: She is recognised for her expertise in Minimal Access Paediatric Surgery (including Thoracoscopy / Laparoscopy), Robotic Surgery in Children, and Paediatric Vascular Access. Her expertise extends to Paediatric Oncosurgery and Paediatric Urology.
• Pioneer in Paediatric Robotic Surgery: Dr. Somashekhar has completed a certified training course on DaVinci Robotic Surgery, bringing advanced techniques to paediatric patients.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Somashekhar has been recognised with prestigious awards, including the RK Gandhi Gold Medal and being the first to receive the DNB Gold Medal in Paediatric Surgery from the National Board.
• Leader and Educator: She is a recognised PG Teacher for both MS and MCh by RGUHS and an examiner for MCh and DNB Paediatric Surgery. She has also presented at the BOOT CAMP – Exstrophy Bladder, conducted by Johns Hopkins Medical School, Baltimore, USA (2019).

• Dr. Aditya Murali is a renowned Medical and Haemato Oncologist, with experience of over 6 years.
• He has done specialization in Immunotherapy for Solid Tumors.
• He has a special interest in Haemato Oncology, Acute Myeloid, Multiple Myeloma, Leukaemia and Bone Marrow Transplantation.
• He deals with cases of Blood Cancer, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Breast Cancer, Breast Oncoplasty, Head and Neck Cancer, Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Lymphoma, Leukaemia and so far has handled 500 cases successfully.
• He is also highly skilled in carrying out Chemotherapy, Flowcytometry, Haemato Oncology, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Scarless Surgery for Breast Lump, Sentinel Node Biopsy, etc.
• The doctor has received several awards over the years. He was the National Finalist and was adjudged the Best Young Medical Oncologist in India (2016) and the Winner of CME Hematology Programme Competition, held at Christian Medical College, Vellore (2013).
• He has the memberships of several prestigious associations such as Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO), European Society of Medical Oncologist (ESMO), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).
• He takes a keen interest in research and has over 10 Publications in National and International Peer-Reviewed Journals.

• Dr. Mallikarjun Sakpal is a Hepatologist and is in the field of Liver transplantation for 16+ years.
• His expertise lies in Hepatitis A Treatment, Gall Bladder (Biliary) Stone Treatment, Hepatitis D Treatment, Alcoholic Liver Diseases, ERCP, Fatty Liver Treatment, Gastroenteritis Treatment, Peptic ulcer, Gastric Ulcer Treatment, and Gastritis Treatment.
• Dr. Sakpal did his MBBS from the reputed Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Gulbarga followed by MD in Medicine and DM in Hepatology from the well known PGIMER, Chandigarh, India. He is well trained in diagnostic as well as therapeutic Upper GI Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, EUS, and ERCP.
• Under his credit, there are numerous national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CMEs, worldwide conferences to talk about Liver disorders.

• Dr. Srinivasa R is one of the best Neurologists with 40 years of tremendous experience.
• His areas of specialization are Epilepsy, Headache, Multiple Sclerosis, and Parkinson’s Disease.
• He completed his MBBS from Mysore University in 1973, MD from AIIMS in New Delhi, and DM in Neurology from NIMHANS, Bangalore, in 1981.
• He started the 1st D.M. course in Neurology and trained and nurtured several junior Neurologists and Physicians.
• He was the Principal Investigator in several International multicentric clinical trials.

Dr. Srikanta J. T. is a distinguished Consultant in Paediatric Interventional Pulmonology with over 19 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With a comprehensive background in paediatrics, pulmonology, and sleep medicine, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in treating complex respiratory conditions in children.

Why Choose Dr. Srikanta J. T.?

• Extensive Interventional Pulmonology Expertise: With over 19+ years of experience, Dr. Srikanta J. T. has a proven track record in interventional paediatric pulmonology, including advanced procedures such as flexible and rigid bronchoscopy, lung cryobiopsy, and oesophageal ultrasound-guided bronchial fine-needle aspiration.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for cutting-edge techniques in managing complex respiratory cases, including lung function assessment, imaging, aerosol therapy, allergy management, and congenital malformation management. His expertise extends to the comprehensive care of asthma, chronic lung disease of prematurity, cystic fibrosis, and various acute and chronic infections.
• Pioneer in Paediatric Sleep Medicine: Dr. Srikanta J. T. is a specialist in paediatric sleep medicine from the National University Health System, Singapore. He excels in diagnosing and managing obstructive sleep apnoea, narcolepsy, and other sleep-related disorders, including CPAP and BiPAP initiation and titration.
• Leader in Paediatric Pulmonology Research: Dr. Srikanta J. T. has been part of several significant projects, including genetic analysis of primary ciliary dyskinesia, radiological characteristics of subpleural lung cysts in Trisomy 21, and the exploration of new modalities, such as transbronchial lung cryobiopsy, for paediatric ILD.
• Award-Winning Excellence & Certifications: Dr. Srikanta J. T. has been recognised with prestigious certifications, including Paediatrics Advanced Life Support (IAP-AHA), Paediatric Emergency Medicine Course (ISCCM), Neonatal Advanced Life Support (IAP-AHA), and Basic Cardiac Life Support (National Resuscitation Council, Singapore).
• Multilingual Communication: Fluent in English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Marathi, ensuring clear and compassionate communication with diverse families.

• Dr. Kumara Swamy is one of the renowned Radiation Oncologists having 35 years of rich experience.
• His areas of interest are Radiotherapy/Radiosurgery Immune-modulation and Life Style Awareness consultation in the prevention of cancer recurrence.
• He acquired the skills of 3 Dimensional Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT)/Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT) in 1998 from Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology, St. Louis, USA, and Image Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT) from the University of Iowa Hospital, University Of San Francisco Hospital (UCSF), CT On Rails -Morristown Hospital New Jersey, USA, in 2006.
• He is a well-known member of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, Association of Medical Physicists of India, Indian Society of Oncology, and IMA, Pune.
• He has over 40 publications in national and international journals, books, book reviews and research papers in diverse areas in the area of cancer and oncology.

• Dr. Anupama N Krishnamurthy is among the renowned Medical Gastroenterologists, with 12 years of experience.
• Her areas of specialization are GI Neurology & Motility, Constipation, Luminal endoscopy, Functional bowel disease, etc.
• She completed her MBBS from JSS Medical College Mysore and DNB in General Medicine from Daya Trust and Bangalore Hospital.
• Later, she did DNB in Gastroenterology from Asian Institute of Gastroenterology.
• She is an active member of INASL, ISG, ESNM, and ANMA.
• She has several publications in national and international journals.

Dr. Ravi Gopal Varma is a distinguished Neurosurgeon with over 34 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With a special interest in Movement Disorders and a remarkable number of successful procedures, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. Ravi Gopal Varma?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With 34+ years of experience and a proven track record in neurosurgery, Dr. Varma specialises in functional and stereotactic neurosurgery, including specialised surgery for Epilepsy, Movement Disorders, and Chronic Pain. His expertise also extends to Paediatric, Vascular, and Endoscopic Neurosurgery.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is known for his significant experience with Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery for Parkinson’s disease and other movement disorders. His expertise includes being one of the few neurosurgeons in India with extensive experience in DBS.
• Pioneer in DBS Surgery: Dr. Varma has been instrumental in initiating and establishing DBS programmes for the treatment of Parkinson’s disease at NIMS, Hyderabad; KEM Hospital, Mumbai; and Apollo Hospital, Hyderabad. He was selected for advanced DBS training in the Netherlands as part of a prestigious Indo-Canadian collaboration.
• Leader in Movement Disorder Programmes: He established and successfully ran the Institute of Neurosciences at M. S. Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital, where he was Professor and Head of Neurosurgery since 2008, and set up a fully functional and successful Movement Disorder Programme.
• Breakthrough Achievements: Dr. Varma has the distinction of conducting the first successful DBS surgery for Neuroacanthosis in India and the third in the world. He also organised the first International Workshop on Surgery for Movement Disorders, featuring the world’s first live DBS surgery relayed to an interactive forum.
• Award-Winning Excellence & Recognition: Dr. Varma has been recognised for establishing the MCh programme in Neurosurgery at M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, serving as a Member of the Board of Studies, NIMHANS, and being invited as a Guest Speaker at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit. He is also a Designated Visiting Professor at the Raman Research Institute.