Dr. Umesh Srikantha

Neurosurgeon, Spine Surgeon

Dr. Umesh Srikantha

Consultant

years of experience

MBBS, MCh
Aster RV Hospital, J P Nagar, Bangalore - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Umesh Srikantha

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Herniated Disc (Cervical and Lumbar)
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Spondylolisthesis
    • Brain Tumours
    • Spinal Tumours
    • Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
    • Sciatica and Radiculopathy
    • Spinal Trauma and Fractures
    • Degenerative Disc Disease
    • Cranio-vertebral Junction Disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS): Expert in keyhole lumbar and cervical procedures — a leading neurosurgeon, spine surgeon specialist in Bangalore, India for patients seeking rapid-recovery spine surgery.
    • Endoscopic Spine Surgery: Advanced full-endoscopic discectomy and decompression offering the least invasive option for disc and nerve compression conditions.
    • Neuro-oncology: Microsurgical resection of brain tumours using neuro-navigation, supporting best neurosurgeon, spine surgeon doctor India outcomes for complex cases.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy
    • Minimally Invasive TLIF (Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion)
    • Cervical Disc Replacement
    • Microdiscectomy and Foraminotomy
    • Spinal Decompression Surgery
    • Navigation-Guided Spinal Fusion
    • Microsurgical Brain Tumour Excision
    • Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS), Hubli, Karnataka
    • MCh (Neurosurgery) — National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery — Nanoori Hospital, Incheon, South Korea (under Dr. Seungcheol Lee)
    • Advanced LIF Course — SICOT Lab, Bangkok, Thailand
    • O-arm Surgical Synergy Course — Seoul, South Korea
    • Advanced Course in Degenerative Spine Surgery — Seoul, South Korea
    • Training in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery, and Neuro-oncology

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Karnataka Medical Council Registration
    • Neurological Society of India (NSI) — Member
    • Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Aster CMI Hospital & Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore — Senior Consultant & Head, Spine Services (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • M.S. Ramaiah Medical Teaching Hospital, Bangalore — Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery (from 2009)
    • NIMHANS, Bangalore — Senior Resident, Neurosurgery (2006 onwards)
    • NIMHANS, Bangalore — Junior Resident, Neurosurgery

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Invited faculty for national and international workshops on minimally invasive spine surgery
    • Conducts cadaveric hands-on training courses for spine surgeons across India
    • Co-investigator in multinational trial of AP12009 (Trabedersen) for recurrent high-grade gliomas

    Key Achievements

    • Performed nearly 2,000 minimally invasive spine procedures over 7+ years
    • Completed 4,500+ total brain and spine surgeries
    • More than 90% of spinal surgeries at his current centre performed via MISS techniques
    • Trained 100+ spine surgeons across India through hands-on cadaver courses
    • 20+ publications in national and international journals

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