Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore – India
About Dr. Bhushan Joseph
Dr. Bhushan Joseph is a NIMHANS-trained Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon at HOSMAT Hospitals, Magrath Road, Bangalore, with over 24+ years of clinical experience and 5,500+ patients operated for complex brain and spine disorders. He is internationally recognised as one of the first Indian Neurosurgeons to focus predominantly on spine surgery, spine pathology and interventional pain management, recipient of the NSI National Award for original research on Spinal Cord Ischaemia, and trained in keyhole (endoscopic) spine surgery and spinal deformity surgery.
- 24+ years of clinical experience as a brain and spine surgeon since 1996
- Senior Consultant Neuro & Spine Surgeon at HOSMAT Hospitals (Magrath Road, Kalyan Nagar, Sadashivanagar), Bangalore
- NIMHANS-trained MCh in Neurosurgery (2001); MBBS from St. John's Medical College, Bangalore (1995)
- NSI National Award for original research on Spinal Cord Ischaemia
- 5,500+ patients operated for complex brain and spine disorders
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS, St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, India, 1995
- MS, University of Bangalore / St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, India
- MCh (Neurosurgery), National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India, 2001
Fellowships & Special Training
- Specialised training in KeyHole (Endoscopic) Spine Surgery
- Specialised training in Spinal Deformity Surgery
- Specialised training in Interventional Pain Management
- Specialised training in Adult and Paediatric Spinal Surgery
- Specialised training in Endoscopic Discectomy and Nerve Injuries
- AO Spine International – Active Faculty Member
Certifications & Accreditations
- Karnataka Medical Council – Registered Specialist
- AO Spine International – Active Member
- Neurological Society of India (NSI) – Active Member
- Association of Spine Surgery of India – Active Member
- Bangalore Neurological Society – Active Member
- Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association of India (NSSA) – Active Member
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), USA – Active Member
- Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP) – Active Member
- Indian Medical Association (IMA) – Active Member
- Languages: English, Hindi, Kannada
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Degenerative Spine Diseases (Cervical & Lumbar Spondylosis)
- Lumbar Disc Herniation / Slipped Disc
- Cervical Disc Herniation
- Spinal Stenosis
- Spine Tumours & Sacral Chordomas
- Atlanto-axial Dislocation
- Pediatric and Adult Spinal Trauma
- Failed Spine Surgery (Re-Do Spine Surgery)
- Spinal Deformities (Scoliosis)
- Congenital Spine Disorders (Split Cord, Myelomeningocele, Tethered Cord)
- Brain Tumours
- Trigeminal Neuralgia & Facial Pain
Sub-specialties
- Spine Surgery (Adult & Pediatric): One of the first Indian Neurosurgeons focused predominantly on spine surgery — making him a sought-after spine surgery specialist in Bangalore India for international patients seeking the best spine surgeon and spine pathology specialist in India.
- Endoscopic (Keyhole) Spine Surgery & Deformity Correction: Trained in keyhole (endoscopic) spine surgery, scoliosis correction and complex spinal deformity surgery.
- Brain Tumour & Trauma Surgery: Comprehensive expertise in brain tumour resection and complex spinal trauma management.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Spine Surgery (Adult & Pediatric)
- Endoscopic (Keyhole) Spine Surgery
- Endoscopic Discectomy
- Spinal Deformity Correction (Scoliosis)
- Spinal Fusion Surgery
- Laminectomy & Spinal Decompression
- Re-Do (Failed) Spine Surgery
- Sacral Chordoma Resection
- Atlanto-axial Dislocation Surgery
- Brain Tumour Surgery
- Trauma Surgery (Brain & Spine)
- Interventional Pain Management Procedures
- Trigeminal Neuralgia / Facial Pain Surgery
- Pediatric Spine & Brain Surgery (Including Congenital Disorders)
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- HOSMAT Hospital, 45 Off Richmond Road, Magrath Road, Bangalore, India — Senior Consultant Neuro & Spine Surgeon, Present
- HOSMAT Hospital, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore — Senior Consultant Neuro & Spine Surgeon, Present
- HOSMAT Hospital, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore — Senior Consultant Neuro & Spine Surgeon, Present
Past Affiliations
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon
- St. John's Medical College, Bangalore — Consultant Neurosurgeon
- NIMHANS, Bangalore — MCh Neurosurgery Trainee/Resident, 1998–2001
- St. John's Medical College, Bangalore — MBBS Trainee, 1990–1995
Academic & Research Roles
- NSI Award winner for original research on Spinal Cord Ischaemia at the Annual Conference of the Neurological Society of India
- Authored multiple articles in international and national journals
- Presented papers in many national and international forums
- Active member of AO Spine International with teaching faculty engagements
- Active in continuing medical education for neurosurgery and spine surgery trainees
Key Achievements
- 24+ years of clinical experience as a brain and spine surgeon
- Operated on 5,500+ patients with complex brain and spine disorders
- One of the first Indian Neurosurgeons to focus predominantly on spine surgery
- NIMHANS-trained MCh in Neurosurgery (2001)
- NSI National Award for original research on Spinal Cord Ischaemia
- Trained in keyhole (endoscopic) spine surgery and spinal deformity surgery
- Long-term patient testimonials confirming successful spinal trauma reconstructions and post-7th-floor-fall recoveries
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- NSI National Award for original research on Spinal Cord Ischaemia, Annual Conference of the Neurological Society of India
- Recognised among Bangalore's first neurosurgeons focused on spine surgery and spine pathology
- Specific additional named awards: Information not publicly available.
Professional Memberships
- AO Spine International
- Neurological Society of India
- Association of Spine Surgery of India
- Bangalore Neurological Society
- Neuro Spinal Surgeons Association of India (NSSA)
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons, USA (CNS)
- Indian Society for Study of Pain (ISSP)
- Indian Medical Association (IMA)
- Karnataka Medical Council
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Joseph B, et al. NSI National Award winning research on "Effects of ischaemic trauma on the spinal cord," Annual Conference of the Neurological Society of India.
- Joseph B, et al. Multiple articles in international and national journals on spine surgery and spine pathology.
- Joseph B, et al. Multiple presentations at national and international neurosurgery forums.
- Specific additional citations: Information not publicly available.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Spine surgery and spine pathology
- Endoscopic (keyhole) spine surgery
- Spinal deformity correction and scoliosis surgery
- Re-do (failed) spine surgery
- Pediatric spine and brain surgery
- Interventional pain management
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery / Spine Consultation | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 | $12 – $30 |
| Endoscopic (Keyhole) Spine Surgery | ₹3,50,000 – ₹7,50,000 | $4,200 – $9,000 |
| Spinal Fusion / Decompression Surgery | ₹3,00,000 – ₹7,50,000 | $3,600 – $9,000 |
| Spinal Deformity Correction (Scoliosis) | ₹4,50,000 – ₹10,00,000 | $5,400 – $12,000 |
| Brain Tumour Surgery | ₹3,50,000 – ₹9,00,000 | $4,200 – $10,800 |
| Sacral Chordoma / Spine Tumour Surgery | ₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | $4,800 – $12,000 |
| Atlanto-axial Dislocation Surgery | ₹4,00,000 – ₹9,00,000 | $4,800 – $10,800 |
| Interventional Pain Management Procedures | ₹15,000 – ₹80,000 | $180 – $960 |
*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. Bhushan Joseph use in Neurosurgeon treatment?
Dr. Joseph uses advanced neurosurgical and spine surgery technologies including endoscopic (keyhole) spine surgery, modern spinal fusion and decompression, spinal deformity correction (scoliosis), endoscopic discectomy, modern brain tumour surgery, sacral chordoma resection, atlanto-axial dislocation surgery, complex spinal trauma management, pediatric spine surgery, interventional pain management procedures and trigeminal neuralgia surgery — making him a top neurosurgery and spine surgery specialist in Bangalore, India.
2. What conditions does Dr. Bhushan Joseph specialize in treating?
He specialises in degenerative spine diseases, lumbar and cervical disc herniation, spinal stenosis, spine tumours, sacral chordomas, atlanto-axial dislocation, pediatric and adult spinal trauma, failed spine surgery, spinal deformities, scoliosis, congenital spine disorders, brain tumours and trigeminal neuralgia — making him a sought-after Neurosurgeon and Spine Surgeon in Bangalore, India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Bhushan Joseph?
Appointments with Dr. Bhushan Joseph 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. Bhushan Joseph?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Joseph, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
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. Bhushan Joseph offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. Joseph can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert review of degenerative spine disease, slipped disc, scoliosis, sacral chordoma, atlanto-axial dislocation, failed spine surgery, brain tumour or pediatric spine cases from a NIMHANS-trained NSI Award-winning Senior Consultant Neuro & Spine Surgeon at HOSMAT Hospital, Bangalore, India.
