Dr. Yogesh K. Pithwa

Medical Degrees

• MBBS, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India, 1998
• Diploma in Orthopaedics, University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India
• MS (Orthopaedics), University of Mumbai, Mumbai, India, 2001
• DNB (Orthopedics/Orthopedic Surgery), National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, India, 2002

Fellowships & Special Training

• MNAMS (Orthopaedics), National Academy of Medical Sciences, India, 2005
• FNB (Spine Surgery), National Board of Examinations, India — first Indian officially accredited as superspecialist in spine surgery
• International Fellowship in Advanced Spine Surgery and Spinal Deformity Correction — Centres of Excellence in the USA
• International Fellowship in Advanced Spine Surgery — Centres of Excellence in Japan
• International Fellowship in Advanced Spine Surgery — Centres of Excellence in Thailand
• Faculty of AOSpine International – Active Trainer of Spine Surgeons Globally

Certifications & Accreditations

• Karnataka Medical Council – Registered Specialist
• Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA) – Active Member
• Karnataka Orthopaedic Association – Active Member
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India – Active Member
• Bangalore Orthopaedic Society – Active Member
• Orthopaedic Association of South Indian States – Active Member
• National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)
• AOSpine International – Faculty
• Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada

Current Affiliation

• Sattvik Spine & Scoliosis Center, No. 13, Vrindavan, 41 "A" Cross, 18th Main, Jayanagar 4th "T" Block, Bangalore, India — Founder & Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon, Present
• Sattvik Spine Foundation, Bangalore — Founder, Present

Past Affiliations

• HOSMAT Hospital, Bangalore — Senior Consultant Spine Surgeon
• National Board of Examinations, India — FNB Spine Surgery Trainee (first Indian to clear FNB Spine Surgery)
• National Board of Examinations, New Delhi — DNB Orthopaedics Trainee, 2001–2002
• University of Mumbai — MS Orthopaedics Trainee, 1998–2001
• University of Mumbai — MBBS Trainee, 1993–1998

Academic & Research Roles

• Faculty of AOSpine International – Active Trainer of Spine Surgeons globally
• First Indian officially accredited and recognised as a superspecialist in Spine Surgery by NBE
• Recognised in Marquis Who's Who in the World
• Recognised in Who's Who in Science and Engineering, USA
• Awarded International Health Professional of the Year, 21st Century Award for Achievement
• Multiple peer-reviewed publications in spine surgery journals

Key Achievements

• 25+ years of clinical experience in orthopaedics and spine surgery
• First Indian officially accredited as superspecialist in Spine Surgery (FNB) by the NBE, New Delhi
• Faculty of AOSpine International — global training role
• International Fellowships from the USA, Japan and Thailand in advanced spine surgery
• Recognised in Marquis Who's Who in the World & Who's Who in Science and Engineering, USA
• International Health Professional of the Year, 21st Century Award for Achievement
• 97%/99% patient rating
• Innovative cost-effective scoliosis correction using minimal pedicle screws and sublaminar wires