Rainbow Children's Hospital and BirthRight by Rainbow, Hyderabad – India
About Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe
Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe is a Senior Pediatric Neurosurgeon at Rainbow Children's Hospital, Banjara Hills and Hydernagar, Hyderabad, India, with over 18+ years of clinical experience and 1,800+ complex pediatric spine and neurosurgery cases. Maharashtra University-trained MBBS, IPGMER & SSKM Hospital Kolkata MCh (Neurosurgery) — Topper and Best Outgoing Student, MRCS Edinburgh UK, and Necker–Enfants Malades Hospital Paris-observership trained, she is one of India's leading dedicated pediatric neurosurgeons specialising in hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, spinal dysraphism, and pediatric brain/spine tumours.
- 18+ years of experience in neurosurgery; 1,800+ complex pediatric neurosurgery cases performed
- MCh (Neurosurgery) from IPGMER & SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, 2014 — Gold Medallist, Topper, Best Outgoing Student
- DNB (General Surgery) from St. Theresa's General Hospital, Hyderabad (National Board of Examinations), 2009
- MBBS from Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Nashik (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences)
- MRCS (Edinburgh, UK); Fellowship in Endoscopic Surgery (Jabalpur); Observership at Necker–Enfants Malades Hospital, Paris
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Nashik (Maharashtra University of Health Sciences), India
- DNB (General Surgery) — St. Theresa's General Hospital, Hyderabad (National Board of Examinations, New Delhi), 2009
- MCh (Neurosurgery) — IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India, 2014 — Gold Medallist, Topper, Best Outgoing Student
Fellowships & Special Training
- MRCS (Edinburgh) — Member of Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Fellowship in Endoscopic Surgery — Jabalpur Neuroendoscopy Fellowship Program
- Observership Program — Necker–Enfants Malades Hospital, Paris (Europe's largest pediatric neurosurgery center)
- Specialised training in Pediatric Neurosurgery
- Specialised training in Hydrocephalus Management
- Specialised training in Craniosynostosis Surgery
- Specialised training in Spinal Dysraphism Surgery
- Specialised training in Pediatric Brain and Spine Tumour Surgery
- Specialised training in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) for Pediatric Spinal Surgery
Certifications & Accreditations
- Andhra Pradesh Medical Council Registration No. APMC/FMR/94394 (since 2015)
- Member — Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (RCSE)
- Member — Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Member — Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- AIIMS New Delhi training experience
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Pediatric Hydrocephalus (Increased Fluid in Brain)
- Craniosynostosis (Abnormal Head Shapes)
- Spinal Dysraphism (Spina Bifida)
- Encephalocele
- Pediatric Brain Tumours
- Pediatric Spinal Tumours
- Pediatric Brain Infections
- Pediatric Spine Infections
- Pediatric Traumatic Brain Injury
- Pediatric Spinal Injury
- Vascular Conditions in Children (Moya Moya Disease)
- Pediatric Stroke
- Spinal Lipoma
- Multisutural Craniosynostosis
- Antenatal Counselling for Congenital Fetal Neurosurgical Conditions
- Adult Neurosurgical Conditions (Spine, Brain)
Sub-specialties
- Pediatric Neurosurgery: 10+ years exclusively in pediatric neurosurgery — making her one of the leading pediatric neurosurgeon specialists in Hyderabad, India and one of India's few dedicated pediatric neurosurgeons.
- Hydrocephalus Management: Specialist in endoscopic third ventriculostomy and CSF diversion (VP shunt) for complex hydrocephalus.
- Craniosynostosis: Specialist in endoscopic and open craniosynostosis surgery and helmet therapy; observership-trained at Necker–Enfants Malades Paris.
- Spinal Dysraphism: Specialist in surgical repair of spinal abnormalities present at birth, encephalocele repair.
- Vascular Conditions: Skilled in revascularization surgeries for Moya Moya disease.
- Spinal Lipoma: Modern strategies for safe pediatric spinal lipoma surgery.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy
- CSF Diversion (VP Shunt)
- Endoscopic and Open Craniosynostosis Surgery
- Helmet Therapy for Craniosynostosis
- Spinal Dysraphism Repair
- Encephalocele Repair
- Pediatric Brain Tumour Surgery
- Pediatric Spine Tumour Surgery
- Revascularization Surgery for Moya Moya Disease
- Pediatric Stroke Surgery
- Pediatric Brain Infection Surgery
- Pediatric Spine Infection Surgery
- Pediatric Traumatic Brain and Spine Surgery
- Spinal Lipoma Surgery
- Antenatal Counselling and Planning
- Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) for Spinal Surgery
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Rainbow Children's Hospital & BirthRight, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana, India — Senior Consultant Pediatric Neurosurgeon (Present)
- Rainbow Children's Hospital & BirthRight, Hyder Nagar, Hyderabad, India — Senior Consultant Pediatric Neurosurgeon (Present)
- Eureka Neuro & Ortho Superspeciality Clinic, Madinaguda, Hyderabad, India — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Present)
Past Affiliations
- SVS Institute of Neurosciences, Kachiguda, Hyderabad, India — Consultant Neurosurgeon
- Landmark Hospital, Hyderabad, India — Consultant Neurosurgeon
- PRK Hospitals, Chanda Nagar, Hyderabad, India — Consultant Neurosurgeon
- St. Theresa's Hospital, Sanath Nagar, Hyderabad, India — Resident, General Surgery
- IPGMER and SSKM Hospital, Kolkata, India — MCh Resident in Neurosurgery, 2011–2014
- AIIMS New Delhi — Training experience
- Maharashtra Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Nashik, India — MBBS tenure
Academic & Research Roles
- Topper in University MCh Neurosurgery Examination and Best Outgoing Student
- Multiple paper presentations at National and International Conferences (NEUROCON 2012, 2013; WFNS Seoul 2013; ISPN Lyon 2025; SIONCON NIMHANS 2025; NSSA SPINE 2025)
- Multiple peer-reviewed publications including in Indian Medical Journal and Neurology India
- Active research and clinical interest in pediatric neurosurgery
Key Achievements
- 18+ years of clinical neurosurgery experience
- 10+ years exclusively in pediatric neurosurgery
- 1,800+ complex pediatric spine and neurosurgery cases successfully performed
- 3,000+ total neurosurgical procedures performed
- Topper in University MCh Neurosurgery Examination — Gold Medallist
- Best Outgoing Student in MCh
- Prof. Venkateshan Award Winner — for highest score and distinction in Pediatrics during medical schooling
- One of India's few dedicated pediatric neurosurgeons
- Necker–Enfants Malades Hospital Paris observership-trained
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Prof. Venkateshan Award — for highest score and distinction in Pediatrics during medical schooling
- Topper in University MCh Neurosurgery Examination, IPGMER & SSKM Kolkata
- Best Outgoing Student — MCh Neurosurgery
- Award for highest score and distinction in pediatrics during medical schooling
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh (MRCS, RCSE)
- Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Society for Intraoperative Neurophysiology (SION)
- Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association (NSSA)
- International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery (ISPN)
- Andhra Pradesh Medical Council
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Karpe V, Majhi S, Patra T, et al. "Post-traumatic Basal Ganglia Infarction in Children: Case Series." Indian Medical Journal. 2013 Feb-Mar:128-130.
- Bhatjiwale M, Karpe V, Bhattacharjee S, et al. "Controversies and Consensus in the Management of Hydrocephalus in Infants." Current Practice in Neurosciences, Neurology India. May-June 2022, Volume 4, Issue 3.
- "Orbital Tumors Through Neurosurgeon's Vision – Study of Clinicopathological Profile & Surgical Management." 62nd Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India (NEUROCON December 2013), Mumbai.
- "Cervicodorsal Chronic Spinal Subdural Hematoma Mimicking Intradural Lipoma in Young Child – A Rare Case." 61st Annual Conference of Neurological Society of India (NEUROCON December 2012), New Delhi.
- "Efficacy Analysis of Indian versus Non-Indian Implants in Dorsal and Lumbar Spine Trauma: A Prospective Study of 88 Cases." 20th Annual Conference of the Neurotrauma Society of India, Aug 2011, Ranchi.
- "Clinicopathological Study of Intracranial Abscesses." 15th World Congress of Neurosurgery (WFNS), Seoul, South Korea, 2013.
- "Challenges in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM) in Children with Spinal Dysraphism." 3rd Annual Conference SIONCON, NIMHANS Bengaluru, November 2025.
- "Challenges in Management of Multisutural Craniosynostosis: Our Institutional Experience of 10 Years." International Society for Pediatric Neurosurgery Conference (ISPN), Lyon, France, October 2025.
- "Navigating Complexity: Modern Strategies for Safe Pediatric Spinal Lipoma Surgery." NSSA SPINE, Coimbatore, September 2025.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Pediatric spinal lipoma management
- Multisutural craniosynostosis surgical strategies
- Intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) in pediatric spinal dysraphism
- Hydrocephalus in infants — institutional protocols
- Pediatric brain and spine tumour outcomes
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric Neurosurgery Consultation | ₹700 – ₹1,800 | $8 – $22 |
| Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy / VP Shunt | ₹1,80,000 – ₹4,00,000 | $2,160 – $4,800 |
| Craniosynostosis Surgery (Endoscopic / Open) | ₹3,00,000 – ₹6,80,000 | $3,600 – $8,200 |
| Spinal Dysraphism Repair | ₹2,80,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $3,360 – $7,200 |
| Pediatric Brain / Spine Tumour Surgery | ₹3,50,000 – ₹7,50,000 | $4,200 – $9,000 |
| Moya Moya Revascularization Surgery | ₹3,80,000 – ₹8,00,000 | $4,580 – $9,600 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe use in Neurosurgeon treatment?
Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe uses advanced endoscopic neurosurgery platforms, modern intraoperative neuromonitoring (IONM) equipment for pediatric spinal surgery, contemporary craniosynostosis correction systems (endoscopic, open, helmet therapy), and Necker–Enfants Malades Paris-trained pediatric neurosurgical techniques.
2. What conditions does Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe specialize in treating?
Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe specialises in pediatric hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, spinal dysraphism (spina bifida), encephalocele, pediatric brain and spine tumours, Moya Moya disease, pediatric stroke, pediatric neurotrauma, and antenatal counselling for fetal neurosurgical conditions — making her one of India's leading dedicated pediatric neurosurgeon specialists in Hyderabad and best pediatric neurosurgeon doctor in India for craniosynostosis and hydrocephalus.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe?
Appointments with Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination in Hyderabad. Her MRCS Edinburgh UK credential and Necker–Enfants Malades Paris training make her exceptionally well-suited to international pediatric patient care.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. Vishakha Basavraj Karpe can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for international patients seeking expert review of pediatric hydrocephalus, craniosynostosis, spinal dysraphism, pediatric brain/spine tumour, Moya Moya, or pediatric stroke cases from a senior MCh Gold Medallist Pediatric Neurosurgeon in Hyderabad, India with 18+ years of experience.
