Super Speciality Hospital
24/7 Neuro Helpline: +91 9148080000
Super Speciality Hospital
24/7 Neuro Helpline: +91 9148080000
DR. N K VENKATARAMANA
Founder, Chairman and Chief Neurosurgeon
DR. HARSHA K J
Neuro Interventional Specialist,
Stroke Specialist & Neuro Radiologist
DR. JOSHY E.V.
Senior Consultant Neurologist
DR. PAVITHRA VENKATESWARAN
Consultant Neuroanesthesia & Neuro Critical Care
DR. PRAHLADA N.B
ENT Surgeon
DR. PRAMOD M
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
DR. KRISHNA SHAMA RAO
Consultant Craniofacial Surgeon
DR. ASWANI BABY
Speech & Swallow Therapist
DR. SUMANA B. PALLEGAR
Consultant Neurosurgeon
DR. A. H. WAHID
Consultant General Physician
DR. VARSHA MANOHAR
Paediatrician and Paediatric Neurologist
DR. OSHIN THOMAS
ENT Surgeon
DR. RAJ KUMAR PANNEM
Consultant, Neurosurgeon
DR. ANIRUDH S
Consultant Neurosurgeon.
DR. ASHWITH SHETTY
Consultant Emergency & MICU
SANA THOUSIA
Clinical Dietitian
Dr. R. C. SUBHASH
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Bariatric Surgeon, Laser Proctologist
DR. N K VENKATARAMANA
Founder Chairman and Chief Neurosurgeon
QUALIFICATION
MCh – Neurosurgery
Fellowship In Micro Neurosurgery-Hanover (Germany)
Fellowship In Endoscopy-Mainz (Germany)
International Fellow Of American Association Of Neurological Surgeons
Timings
Only available at Brains Super Speciality Hospital, Lalbagh, From Monday to Saturday
POSITIONS
Founder: Comprehensive Trauma Consortium (Www.Sanjeevini.Org)
Past President: Indian Society For Stereotactic And Functional Neurosurgery
Past President - Neuro Endoscopy Society, India
Chairman: MERRICART (Merricart.In)
Chairman: ANSA & Cell Space Research Foundation (Www.Ansaresearch.Org)
Treasurer – AASPN
Editor – Journal Of Neuroendoscopy
Executive Member – International Federation Of Neuroendoscopy(IFNE)
Editor In Chief – Journal Of Cerebro Vascular Science
President: Indian Society For Paediatric Neurosurgery
PROFILE
Dr N K Venkataramana is an internationally acclaimed neurosurgeon, researcher and academician. After training in micro neurology at Nordtstud Krankenhause in Hanover, Germany, he served as assistant professor in neurosurgery at the Bangalore-based National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS). Later he founded the Manipal Institute for Neurological Disorders (MIND) at the Manipal Hospital in Bangalore and turned it into a leading facility. Alongside he pioneered 1062, the country's first GPS-enabled mobile trauma care service. Then Dr Venkataramana served as Vice Chairman of the Bangalore-based BGS Global Hospitals and Chief Neurosurgeon at the Global Institute of Neurosciences (BGS-GIN).
The doctor has published more than a 100 papers in reputed journals, performed more than 25000 surgeries, participated and presided over many prestigious neurological conferences and delivered lectures and orations at national and international forums by invitation.
A recipient of a number of prestigious awards and citations, Dr Venkataramana currently presides over the Indian Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery and is the editor-in-chief of the Journal of Cereberovascular Sciences. Previously he has been the President of the Indian Society for Functional and Stereotactic Neurosurgery and President, Neuroendoscopic Society-India.
In late 2016, Dr Venkataramana founded his own boutique centre of excellence for comprehensive neuro care — the Bangalore Regenerative Advanced Institute of Neurosciences (Brains). Located in the heart of Bangalore at Richmond Road, Brains is setting the golden standards in neuroscience with cutting edge services encompassing prevention, awareness, advocacy, acute and chronic care, regeneration, rehabilitation and research and training. Among the centre's primary focal areas is to infuse vitality to brain health.
DR. HARSHA K J
Neuro Interventional Specialist,
Stroke Specialist & Neuro Radiologist
QUALIFICATION
MBBS
MD
DM (SCTIMST)
European Master Stroke Medicine EMSM (Austria)
Clinical Stroke Fellow (Canada)
International Certification In Neurosonology (ESN)
Zurich Course In Neurointerventions (Switzer-Land)
PROFILE
Dr Harsha is a highly qualified and experienced authority in stroke medicine, neuro-interventional sur-gery/endovascular neurosurgery, neuro-imaging and neuro-sonology. In a distinguished professional career traversing premier institutes in India, Canada and Austria, he has acquired cutting edge expertise in a wide range of specialties such as hyperacute stroke thrombolysis and neuro-interventional surgery.
His repertoire as a specialist includes endovascular neurosurgery, interventional neurology, interventional neuro-radiology, mechanical thrombectomy for stroke, coiling of aneurysms, AVM management, carotid stenting, and intracranial stenting. He has independently performed about 100 major interventional surgeries and more than 3000 DSAs. Dr Harsha has keen interest in medical research and academics and has published articles in reputed pub-lications, including a self-audited success story of neuro-interventional surgery, which appeared in an inter-national journal.
DR. JOSHY E V
Senior Consultant Neurologist
QUALIFICATION
MD (Internal Medicine)
DM Neurology (NIMHANS)
Post-Doctoral Fellowship (University Of Southern California, USA)
Member American Academy Of Neurology
PROFILE
With 34 years of practicing experience, Dr. Joshy is a veteran neurologist with a staggering academic and clinical record including 100,000 Neurology consultations in 9 years at Sri Sathya Sai Super-specialityHospital, apart from his administrative contributions as HOD Neurology Department, Hospital Executive Committee, Hospital Recruitment committee, Hospital Patient care committee, Hospital Welfare Society. Before that, he served 20 years as Chief Neurologist at Mafraqtertiary referral Hospital, Government of Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Dr. Joshy is starting Autoimmune Neurology treatment and Stem-cell therapy at Brains Hospital. This will be a unique Holistic centre, first of its kind in India. Patients with various neurological problems who are not improving with treatment may contact him for further testing and specialised treatment. Among his key interests are the upcoming field of autoimmune neurology treatment with biologicals like Rituximab, stem-cell and upcoming gene therapy.
DR. PAVITHRA VENKATESWARAN
Consultant Neuroanesthesia & Neuro Critical Care
QUALIFICATION
MBBS
MD PDF (Neuroanesthesia)
PDF (Neurocriticalcare)
Fellowship in Basic Pain Medicine
PROFILE
An eminent Anaesthetist with over 11 years of experience Dr. Pavithra has worked at reputed hospitals – Manipal Hospital, MS Ramaiah Institute of Neuro Sciences and NIMHANS before joining Brains Hospitals. She was involved in the management of serious neurological and neurosurgical conditions. She has several research papers and publications to her credit.
DR. PRAHLADA N.B
ENT Head and Neck Surgeon, Skull Base Surgeon
PROFILE
Dr. Prahlada N.B is a graduate of JJM Medical College (Mysore University), Davanagere, Karnataka. He completed his Master of Surgery in ENT-Head & Neck Surgery from the most prestigious and premier Institute of India, the Post-Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh. Later, he received advanced training in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus Surgery, Ear & Skull Base Surgery and Head & Neck Cancer and Reconstructive Surgery, Micro-vascular reconstructive Surgery and Voice Surgery in various prestigious Institutes abroad.
He has worked at several reputed hospitals across India. In 2000, he was awarded the Dr. RAF Cooper National Award for his Original Surgical technique, "Karnataka Flap for Mastoid Obliteration", first and only person to get this award in the state of Karnataka.
As a resource person, he has delivered lectures, chaired sessions and demonstrated various surgeries in more than 200 national and international courses and conferences. He has trained more than 120 junior ENT Surgeons from India as well as abroad.
Professor, Otorhinolaryngology at Basaveshwara Medical College and Hospital, Chitradurga, Karnataka, Dr. Prahlada has has worked for the Rotary International Ear project and is instrumental in conducting more than 450 camps in more than 19 countries and performing free surgeries for more than 45,000 poor patients with various Ear problems. Recognizing his yeoman service, the Rotary International has awarded him the most prestigious "Professional Excellence Award".
His interest extends to entire specialty, from dura to pleura.
DR. PRAMOD M
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon
QUALIFICATION
MBBS, MRCS, DNB (ORTHO)
Fellowship in Joint Replacement Surgery (Manipal University)
Fellowship in Sports Medicine (Apollo Hospitals)
ISAKOS Certified Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Hip & Knee Surgery,
St. Luke Medical Centre, Phoenix, Arizona (USA)
PROFILE
With over 15 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery, working in top corporate hospitals across Bengaluru, Dr. Pramod M is one of the noted orthopaedic surgeons in Bangalore.
Dr Pramod M, graduated from one of the prestigious medical colleges in the country- Mysore Medical College.He did his post graduate training in the United Kingdom. He has special interests in sports medicine and advanced rehabilitation and has a sports medicine fellowship from Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. He has been practising knee and hip joint replacement surgery with a fellowship from Manipal University in 2013. He has been doing minimally invasive and robotic assisted surgery for the hip and knee following a fellowship at St. Luke Medical Centre, Phoenix Arizona, USA in 2017.
In addition, Dr. Pramod has been doing a lot of social services in Leprosy deformity surgery and rehabilitation across the country and training new junior doctors.
DR. KRISHNA SHAMA RAO
Consultant Craniofacial Surgeon
QUALIFICATION
MBBS, FRCS (Eng) BDS, MDS, FDSRCS( Ed)
PROFILE
Dr.Krishna Shama Rao is a visionary Craniofacial Surgeon, reconstructing facial and skull deformities, since 39 years. In his career, he has performed close to 20,000 surgeries. He has been trained both in Dentistry and Medicine, with specialization in Craniofacial Surgery, Maxillofacial Surgery, with a background training in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery. Following his BDS from Nair Hospital in Mumbai n 1980, and MDS in Maxillofacial surgery from KMC Manipal, in 1984, he proceeded to work, at the Royal London Hospital and Medical College in 1989.
He obtained fellowship in Maxillofacial Surgery, from the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1990, and subsequently returned to India, to complete his MBBS at Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore. Subsequent to that, he completed his General Surgery rotation and obtained an FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.
He has contributed to several scientific articles and International textbooks. He was one of the founders and later the President of the Indian Society for Cleft Lip and Palate and Craniofacial Anomalies in 2007.
His core specialty lies in the following niche areas:
DR. ASWANI BABY
Speech & Swallow Therapist
QUALIFICATION
Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP)
PROFILE
Highly trained and experienced in speech and swallow therapy, Aswani has performed diagnosis and treatment of receptive language disorders, expressive language disorders, aural rehabilitation, articulation, phonological processing, oral-motor functioning disorders, voice, fluency, and pragmatic language disorders in infants, pre-school and school-aged children, and adults for those who are monolingual and bilingual.
Aswani has focused her clinical skills on treating younger patients with issues of orafacial myology, swallowing related disorders, articulation, phonological processing, apraxia, semantic language issues among pre-school aged children, bilingualism and pragmatics.
CLINICALLY TRAINED AREAS –
1. Diagnostic Audiology - Constant hands-on Pure tone audiometry, Immittance audiometry (tympanometry and reflexometry), Speech Audiometry, Special tests (for differential diagnosis of cochlear and retrocochlear pathology), Otoacoustic emission (OAE), Tinnitus Evaluation, Brainstem Evoked Responses Audiometry (BERA) and Cortical Auditory Evoked Potentials (CAP), Cochlear implants – Peri-operative and post- operative mapping.
2. Rehabilitative Audiology - Hearing Aids (including assessment, fitting of Analog and latest technology, Digital hearing aids and counselling), Rehabilitation for hearing impaired (including auditory training for hearing aid users). Auditory verbal therapy for cochlear implants and Tinnitus Management, Retraining therapy, Ear Mould making and its modifications for achieving the desired acoustic variation. Counselling and management for central auditory processing disorders.
DR. SUMANA B. PALLEGAR
Consultant Neurosurgeon
QUALIFICATION
DNB Neurosurgery
Fellowship in Epilepsy and Functional Neurosurgery
Training in Pediatric Neurosurgery in Kolkata and Sick Kids Hospital, Toronto, Canada
PROFILE
Dr. Sumana B Pallegar is a neurosurgeon with 9+ years of experience as a Consultant Neurosurgeon
His areas of expertise include Surgeries for Epilepsy, Awake Surgeries with Intraoperative Mapping, Surgeries for Parkinson’s disease and Movement Disorders and Pediatric Neurosurgery
Dr. Pallegar completed his MBBS from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Bangalore, DNB in Neurosurgery Apollo Hospitals, Chennai and a Fellowship in Epilepsy Surgery and Functional Neurosurgery from Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Amrita Advanced Centre for Epilepsy, Kochi.
He has completed EEG and Epilepsy Course from Cleveland Clinic, USA and functional neurosurgery and brain volumetry observership from Edmonton, Canada. He has also completed training in Paediatric Neurosurgery in Kolkata and Sick Kids Hospital. Toronto. Canada.
An associate member of the Neurological Surgeons Society of India, Dr. Pallegar has several presentations at both national and international conferences.
He has worked in the Cayman Islands and has a rich experience in treating patients from the Caribbean and the United States.
He has independently performed more than 400 Trauma surgeries, 250 stereotactic procedures, 120 brain tumors, 130 epilepsy surgeries, 20 Deep Brain Stimulation surgeries and more than 300 spinal surgeries.
He was also instrumental in setting up the Neurosurgery Department at People Tree Hospitals, Bangalore and in setting up the Functional and Epilepsy Surgery programme at NH Health City, Bangalore.
He has a keen interest in setting up a Centre of Excellence in Epilepsy, Functional and Pediatric Neurosurgery.
DR. A. H. WAHID
Consultant General Physician
QUALIFICATION
MBBS
MD (General Medicine)
Member of American College of Physicians
PROFILE
Dr Wahid is a young, dynamic and dedicated doctor. He is ever ready with his service in case of any emergency. Dr. Wahid completed his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University. He did his MD General Medicine from the prestigious Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute.
He brings along with him an experience of over three years working at both private and government hospitals in Bangalore with special focus on Internal Medicine. During his tenure at these hospitals, he had handled Covid ward and Covid ICU during the pandemic.
Dr. Wahid is expert in treating cases related to:
DR. VARSHA MANOHAR
Paediatrician and Paediatric Neurologist
QUALIFICATION
MBBS
MD PAEDIATRICS
FIPN- Fellowship In Paediatric Neurology
PROFILE
Dr. Varsha is a budding and energetic doctor who has completed her fellowship in paediatric neurology from the prestigious Indira Gandhi Institute of Child Health, Bangalore. She is determined to provide outstanding service and care to children by taking a holistic approach.
Her special interests are children with developmental disabilities, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, metabolic and genetic conditions, and neuro-infections like meningitis, autoimmune encephalitis, demyelinating disorders, headache, movement disorders like tremors, stroke, and nerve and muscle problems in children, spinal cord problems, speech delay, autism spectrum disorders, and ADHD.
She is also interested in research and has publications in scientific journals. She believes in accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment plans and compassionate communication .She ensures that the parents fully understand the condition of their child and take an active role in the treatment for better outcomes.
DR. OSHIN THOMAS
ENT Surgeon
QUALIFICATION
MBBS
MS ENT
Fellowship in Otology
PROFILE
Dr. Oshin Thomas, is a very young, dynamic and a talented ENT surgeon. She has performed several ENT emergency procedures and holds the record of managing them independently, as well as assisting her fellow seniors. She has presented several papers at the national and international level and is a recipient of several awards too. Her research works have been published in several national and international journals.
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DR. RAJ KUMAR PANNEM
Consultant, Neurosurgeon
QUALIFICATION
MBBS
MS, General Surgery
MCh, Neurosurgery
PROFILE
Dr. Raj Kumar Pannem, a dedicated Neurosurgeon and a clinician, believes in patient-centered care. Throughout his clinical career, he has always been admired by patients and patient`s families for his empathy and humility. A well-trained Neurosurgeon, Dr Raj Kumar got his training in General Surgery from Andhra Medical College (King George Hospital), Andhra Pradesh & his Neurosurgical training from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Rishikesh, Uttarkhand. Dr Raj is also well trained in Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS).
His expertise in managing head injuries, spine injuries, brain stroke both ischemic and haemorrhagic, brain and spine tumors, cervical spondylitis, degenerative spine disorders, sciatica, spine problems, Vascular neurosurgery and various other neurosurgical disorders is well known in the organizations wherever he served . Along with exceptional surgical experience, he also has a good experience in research and have various papers published in national and international renewed journals. He has also presented several papers at the neurosurgical conferences.
His area of interest is vascular Neurosurgery. He treats all cerebrovascular aneurysms, subarachnoid hemorrhage, vascular malformations of brain and spine.
His Expertise & Specializations:
Publications:
DR. ANIRUDH S
Consultant Neurosurgeon
QUALIFICATION
MBBS
MS (General Surgery)
MCh (Neurosurgery) (PGIMER)
Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery (Tokyo)
PROFILE
Dr Anirudh is a young, dynamic and an enthusiastic neurosurgeon with special skills in lesioning for movement disorders / dystonia, intrathecal baclofen pump and surgical correction of spasticity. His other area of interests includes Neurovascular surgeries and has an excellent expertise in treating aneurysms and neurovascular conflict.
Dr. Anirudh, who has worked at several reputed hospitals across Bangalore, has published several research papers related to neuro and spine surgeries and has also contributed to several scientific articles.
Special interests
Research and publications:
DR. ASHWITH SHETTY
Consultant Emergency & MICU
QUALIFICATION
MBBS
FEM (Fellowship in Emergency Medicine)
PROFILE
Dr Ashwith is a highly skilled physician who has over 14 years of experience working in the Emergency and Trauma Department.
A recipient of the Aryabhatta International award 2022 for his work in the field of Medicine, Dr. Ashwith is well trained in Focused Assessment with Sonography for Trauma. This apart, he is an expert in training for Advanced Stroke Life Support and also Basic Life Support.
He has worked at the Emergency Departments’ of several prestigious institutions across the country and is well versed in handling trauma patients. Dr. Ashwith has participated in several International Conferences & workshops related to Emergency Medicine. He also has a few publications to his credits.
SANA THOUSIA
Clinical Dietitian
QUALIFICATION
MSc (Food Science & Nutrition)
PROFILE
An eminent Nutritionist and a Clinical Dietitian, Sana has over 13 years of experience. She has worked at reputed hospitals and health centres in Bangalore. A highly dedicated dietitian, Sana has focused her clinical skills on guiding her patients by giving them customized diet according to the specific disease and disorders.
She is also a diabetic educator. Her expertise has helped many GDM's and Type 1 Juvenile kids who are on insulin pump to manage their diabetes by carb count sessions. She is adept in handling ICU patients (Neuro, Cardio, Onco & Gastro related) patients on Ryles Tube Feed and also parenteral nutrition.
A lifetime member of IDA (Indian Dietitic Association) and IAPEN (Indian Association for Parenteral & Enteral Nutrition) Sana has co-authored a book –“The Basics of Human Civilization-Food, Agriculture & Humanity.”
Apart from her clinical practice, Sana is also a certified pot designer, embroiderer, with a keen interest in fashion designing, singing and dancing.
DR. R C SUBASH
General & Laparoscopic Surgeon, Bariatric Surgeon, Laser Proctologist
QUALIFICATION
MBBS, MS - General Surgery
Fellowship in Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery
PROFILE
Dr R C Subhash had a keen interest in surgery which encouraged him to obtain his MS in General Surgery from the JJM Medical College, Davanagere after graduating from the Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore in 1999. Dr Subhash has over 20 years of experience conducting surgical procedures in many of the top corporate hospitals in Bangalore. He is a general surgeon specializing in laparoscopic surgeries, Bariatric surgeries, minimally invasive surgeries and laser proctology surgeries.
His area of expertise includes Gastric Surgery, Gallbladder Surgery, Breast Surgery, Hernia and Piles surgeries.