Best Neurologists & Neurosurgeons in Bangalore, India

• Dr. Jagadish B Agadi is a knowledgeable and skilled Neurologist in Bengaluru practicing for the past 27 years. 
• In 1971, he received the President of India award in scouting and also represented Karnataka and Mysore at the 13th World Scout Jamboree in Tokyo. 
• His areas of specialization are the treatment of epilepsy, stroke, movement disorder, and peripheral nerve disorder.  
• After completing MBBS in 1978, he pursued MD in General Medicine in 1983 from Bangalore Medical College. 
• He also did DM in Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum, in 1992. 
• He is an active member of the American Academy of Neurology, Movement Disorders Society of India, Indian Epilepsy Society, Neurological Society of India, Indian Academy of Neurology, and Indian Epilepsy Association.
   

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.

• Dr. Gopal Krishna Dash is a skilled Neurologist and Epilepsy Specialist in Bangalore with 23 years of experience.
• Recognised as one of the Best Epilepsy Treatment Doctors in Bangalore, he specialises in managing epilepsy, sleep disorders, and other complex neurological conditions.
• He completed his MBBS from Sambalpur Medical University, Odisha, India, in 2001, followed by an MD from SCB Medical College, Cuttack, in 2007.
• Dr. Gopal further pursued a DM in Neurology from Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Trivandrum.
• He has earned several accolades, including the Best Medical Paper Award at ECON 2011 and Gold Medals in General Medicine and Combined Medicine and Surgery during his MBBS final year in 2000.
• He is a member of the Indian Academy of Neurology, the Indian Epilepsy Association, and the American Academy of Neurology.

• Dr. Umesh Srikanth is a renowned Neurosurgeon with experience of more than 23 years.
• He has expertise in Minimally Invasive Spine surgery, Endoscopic Spine surgery, Complex Spine Surgery, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery and Neuro- Oncology.
• He spearheaded the cadaver work on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery for the Cervical Spine and Cranio-Vertebral Junction. Later this has been successfully applied in clinical practice.
• Besides, he conducts cadaveric hands on training courses all around the country and so far has trained more than 100 surgeons in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
• He is the recipient of Silver Jubilee Award for being the best outgoing student in NIMHANS.
• He regularly attends conferences, held within India and abroad.
• He has also been invited as a Faculty in several workshops and conferences on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.
• He is directly associated with research work on Brain Tumors and has published more than 20 papers in reputed National and International Medical Journals so far.
• He has also written chapters in books on Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery.

• Dr. Kiran. S. Khanapure is a Neurosurgeon with more than 22 years of expertise.
• His primary areas of focus include Neuro Oncology, Stereotaxy, Functional & Epilepsy Surgery, Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery, and Surgery for Parkinson’s Disease & Tremors.
• In 1999, he received his MBBS from Bangalore University, and in 2002, he received his MCh - NeuroSurgery from the same institution.
• Dr. Kiran. S. Khanapure has several papers published in different national and international journals.
• He has worked at a number of famous hospitals and clinics. 
• He has been professionally active in a variety of ways in addition to his involvement with numerous hospitals.
• He is registered with 53580 Karnataka Medical Council, 1999.
• Dr. Kiran. S. Khanapure is fluent in English, and Hindi.

• Dr. Rajesh B. Iyer is a Neurologist and Epileptologist with more than 26 years of expertise.
• His primary areas of focus include Epilepsy, Neuroimmunology, and Integrated Medicine in Neurological Disorders and Preventive Neurology.
• He earned his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Government Medical Colleges in Trivandrum and Aurangabad, respectively. 
• At the reputed Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute of Medical Sciences and Technology in Trivandrum, he completed his Super speciality training in DM Neurology and then a fellowship in Epilepsy. He was a member of the same institute's faculty. 
• Several regional and national epilepsy conferences and seminars have featured him as a speaker. 
• He's published in a number of national and international magazines. 
• He is registered with 73350 Karnataka Medical Council, 2006.
• Dr. Rajesh B. Iyer is fluent in English, and Hindi.

• Dr. Prashanth L K is a Neurologist and Parkinson's Disease Specialist  with more than 20 years of expertise.
• His primary areas of focus include Parkinson’s disease, Dystonia, Tremors, Deep Brain Strimulation (DBS), and Botulinum Therapy.
• Dr. Prashanth LK received his medical degree from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College in Gulbarga and finished his residency in Neurology at the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) in Bengaluru, India's foremost Neurosciences institute. 
• In 2009, he was selected for the Fellowship in Movement Disorders at the Movement Disorders Center, Toronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Canada, after completing his residency in 2008. Professor. Anthony. E. Lang, a world-renowned authority in Movement Disorders, trained him here.
• Prof. Elena Moro provided him with additional training in the surgical management of numerous movement problems, including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and Lesioning. During this time, Dr Prashanth LK developed exceptional skills in diagnosing and treating a wide range of movement problems. He was also taught how to use botulinum toxin to treat a variety of neurological disorders.
• He is registered with 59244 Karnataka Medical Council, 2001.
• Dr. Prashanth L K is fluent in English, and Hindi.

Dr. Lokesh B. is a well-known Neurologist with over 28 years of expertise who is dedicated to providing high-quality medical care. He has a strong reputation for precision and competence in the fields of neurology and neurosonology, having performed several successful diagnostic and therapeutic treatments.

Why Choose Dr. Lokesh B.?

• Extensive Neurological Expertise: With over 28+ years of experience, Dr. Lokesh B. has a proven track record of treating a wide range of neurological conditions.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is recognised for his specialisation in Neurosonology, which encompasses Cerebrovascular Sonography, Peripheral Nerve and Muscle Sonography. His training includes sophisticated diagnostic procedures from renowned institutes throughout the world.
• Pioneer in Neurosonology: Dr. Lokesh B. has received training in Cerebrovascular Sonography at the National University Hospital in Singapore and the University of Alabama at Birmingham in the USA. He also received training in Peripheral Nerve and Muscle Sonography from the Institute of Neurology in Italy and the Netherlands.
• Leader in Neurosonology: In 2011, he passed the comprehensive test of the American Society of Neuroimaging in Applied Physics, Carotid Duplex, and Transcranial Doppler, and has been invited to present at Neurosonology seminars throughout Asia and India. He presently serves as Secretary-General of the Society of Neurosonology.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Lokesh B. is recognised for clearing the comprehensive exam in Applied Physics, Carotid Duplex, and Transcranial Doppler by the American Society of Neuroimaging. He is also frequently invited to speak at workshops on Neurosonology.

• Dr. Manish Ganesh Pai is a leading Neurosurgeon in Bangalore.
• He has been practicing for the past 16 years.
• After completing his MBBS he did MS in General Surgery from Government Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, and MCh in Neurosurgery from Sree Chitra Thirunal Institute of Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum.
• He also gained a Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Endoscopic Skull Base Neurosurgery from New York-Presbyterian Hospital, Cornell Medical College, New York.
• He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.
• He also has several publications to his credit.

• Dr Harsha K J is a well-known Neuro Interventional Specialist in Bangalore.
• He holds 18 years of experience in his field.
• He has experience in stroke medicine, neuro-interventional surgery/endovascular neurosurgery, neuro-imaging and neuro-sonology.
• He has independently performed about 100 major interventional surgeries and more than 3000 DSAs.
• He speaks Hindi, English, and Kannada.
• He has published articles in reputed publications, including a self-audited success story of neuro-interventional surgery, which appeared in an international journal.

• Dr. Sathwik R Shetty is a renowned Neurosurgeon in Bangalore.
• He has 19 years of experience in his field.
• His areas of expertise are Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's disease & Movement disorders, Spine surgery, Cerebrovascular Surgery, Brain tumour surgery, etc.
• He did his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 2003 and DNB in Neurosurgery from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, in 2011.
• After that, he completed a one-year Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery from KIMS, Secunderabad, received advanced training in Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery from Weil Cornell Medicine (NY, USA), and also in Deep Brain Stimulation from Toronto Western Hospital (Toronto,Canada).
• He is an active member of the Neurological Society of India, Skull Base Surgery Society of India, Neuro Trauma Society of India, Bangalore Neurological Society, Indian Medical Association, Congress of Neurological Surgeons, and European Association of Neurological Societies.
• He has more than 20 scientific paper presentations/publications at various national and international meetings.

• Dr. Veena Vedartham is a well-known Neurologist.
• She has 13 years of experience in treating Stroke, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease, Headache, Alzheimer’s disease, etc.
• After she completed her MBBS from Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally, in 2011, she completed her MD in General Medicine from Manipal Academy Of Higher Education in 2015.
• Dr. Vedarthan then completed a DM in Neurology at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences & Technology, Trivandrum, in 2019.
• She is a renowned member of the Indian Academy of Neurology and the American Academy of Neurology.
• Her research paper has been awarded the Best Paper award at the Indian National Stroke Conference 2017.