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Dr. Shailesh A V Rao

Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Shailesh A V Rao

Head of Department

30+ years of experience

DNB, MBBS, MCh

Hospital: - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Shailesh A V Rao

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Pituitary, Metastases)
    • Cervical & Lumbar Spine Disorders
    • Spinal Cord Tumours
    • Cerebrovascular Disorders (Aneurysm, AVM)
    • Cranial & Spinal Trauma
    • Congenital Anomalies of Brain & Spinal Cord
    • Cranial & Spinal Infective Diseases
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorders
    • Hydrocephalus & CSF Disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Neuro-Oncology & Brain Tumour Surgery: Specialist in cranial tumour resection including neuro-oncosurgery — a leading Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon in Bangalore for best brain tumour surgery in India.
    • Stereotactic & Functional Neurosurgery: Expert in stereotactic neurosurgery and functional procedures including DBS evaluation.
    • Minimally Invasive Neurosurgery: Proficient in neuroendoscopic surgery and minimally invasive cranial and spinal techniques.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Microneurosurgery (Brain & Spine)
    • Neuroendoscopic Surgery (Cranial & Spinal)
    • Stereotactic Neurosurgery
    • Functional Neurosurgery (DBS, Baclofen Pump)
    • Cranial Tumour Resection (Neuro-Oncosurgery)
    • Spinal Cord Tumour Surgery
    • Cerebrovascular Surgery (Aneurysm Clipping, AVM Resection)
    • Cervical & Lumbar Spine Surgery
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Neuronavigation-Guided Surgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Bangalore Medical College, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences / Karnataka (Karnataka MC Reg. 23785, 1985)
    • MCh (Neurosurgery) — National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore (1992)
    • DNB (Neurosurgery) — National Board of Examinations, New Delhi

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Training in Management of Optic Nerve Injuries including Trans Ethmoidal Decompression — AIIMS, New Delhi (1997)
    • Key role in establishment of Cadaver Neurosurgical Laboratory — NIMHANS, Bangalore

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Karnataka Medical Council — Reg. No. 23785
    • Bangalore Neurological Society — Life Member
    • Asian Conference of Neurological Surgeons — Life Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliations

    • BGS Global Hospital (Kengeri), Bangalore — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon (Present)
    • SSNMC Superspeciality Hospital, Bangalore — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore — Professor of Neurosurgery (1993–2005, 14 years: Lecturer 1993 → Associate Professor 1999 → Professor 2005)
    • Padmashree Diagnostics, Bangalore — Consultant (Past)
    • St. Martha's Hospital, Karnataka — Visiting Consultant (Past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Professor of Neurosurgery — St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore (14 years)
    • Key role in establishing the Cadaver Neurosurgical Laboratory at NIMHANS, Bangalore
    • Several national and international conferences attended; guest lectures delivered
    • Research articles in national and international neurosurgical journals

    Key Achievements

    • 32+ years of clinical experience in Neurosurgery and Spine Surgery
    • 8,000+ neurosurgeries performed
    • 14 years as Professor of Neurosurgery at St. John's Medical College Hospital
    • Training in Trans Ethmoidal Decompression for Optic Nerve Injuries — AIIMS, New Delhi (1997)
    • Helped establish Cadaver Neurosurgical Laboratory at NIMHANS

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