Apollo Speciality Hospital, Jayanagar – India
About Dr. Ganesh K Murthy
Dr. Ganesh K Murthy (Dr. Ganesh Krishna Murthy) is a distinguished Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon based in Bangalore, widely recognised as a leading Neurosurgeon specialist in Bangalore, India for endoscope-assisted surgery, computer-navigated surgery, brain and spinal tumour treatment, and neurovascular embolization.
- 32-35+ years of clinical experience in neurosurgery
- MBBS from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore, 1990
- MS in General Surgery from Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore, 1995
- MCh in Neurosurgery from Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMG / Sion Hospital), Mumbai, 1999
- Triple Gold Medallist (1995): Medicine (Kilpauk Medical College), Inter-collegiate Urology (Madras Medical College), Inter-collegiate Clinical Medicine (Stanley Medical College)
- Currently Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Medicover Hospitals Whitefield, Bangalore
- Multilingual: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore, India, 1990
- MS in General Surgery — Command Hospital Air Force, Bangalore, India, 1995
- MCh in Neurosurgery — Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College (LTMG / Sion Hospital), Mumbai, India, 1999
Fellowships & Special Training
- Specialised training in Endoscope-Assisted Surgery
- Advanced training in Computer-Navigated Neurosurgery
- Specialised training in Spinal and Cerebral Tumour Embolization
- Specialised training in Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) Embolization
- Neurosurgical Residency at Sion Hospital, Mumbai (July 1995 – Feb 1999)
- Clinical Associate at P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai (Mar 1999 – Jan 2000)
Certifications & Accreditations
- Karnataka Medical Council — Registered
- National Medical Commission / Medical Council of India Registration
- Board-Certified Specialist — General Surgery (MS)
- Board-Certified Super-Specialist — Neurosurgery (MCh)
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council — Registered (during Madras-area training)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Brain Tumours (Benign and Malignant)
- Spinal Tumours
- Brain Aneurysms
- Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistulae (AVF)
- Carotid Body Tumours
- Head & Neck Tumours (Embolization)
- Multiple Sclerosis (Surgical Coordination)
- Foot Drop
- Lumbar Disc / Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
- Lumbago / Back Pain
- Skull Fractures
- Extradural Hematoma
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Scoliosis & Spinal Deformities
- Epilepsy (Surgical Workup)
- Craniosynostosis
- Moyamoya Disease
- Peripheral Neuropathy (Surgical)
- Seizure Disorders (Surgical Workup)
- Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (Surgical Care)
Sub-specialties
- Endoscope-Assisted Neurosurgery: Specialist in minimally invasive endoscope-assisted brain and spine surgery — establishes him as a trusted neurosurgeon specialist in Bangalore, India.
- Computer-Navigated Neurosurgery: Pioneer in image-guided/computer-navigated surgery in Bangalore.
- Brain & Spinal Tumour Surgery: Adept in resection of complex tumours.
- Neurovascular Surgery: Specialist in spinal/cerebral tumour embolization and brain dural AVF embolization — for international patients seeking best neurosurgery in India.
- Petrosal Sinus Sampling: Specialised diagnostic neurosurgical procedure.
- Carotid Body / Head & Neck Tumour Embolization: Specialist in pre-operative tumour embolization.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Endoscope-Assisted Brain Surgery
- Computer-Navigated Brain & Spine Surgery
- Brain Tumour Resection (Microsurgical)
- Spinal Tumour Resection
- Spinal & Cerebral Tumour Embolization
- Brain Dural Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) Embolization
- Carotid Body Tumour Embolization
- Head & Neck Tumour Embolization
- Petrosal Sinus Sampling
- Laminectomy
- Lumbar Disc Surgery
- Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery (Microvascular Decompression)
- Skull Fracture Repair
- Extradural Hematoma Evacuation
- Surgery for Foot Drop
- Management of Complex Giant Spinal Arachnoid Cysts
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Medicover Hospitals, 351 ITPL Main Road, Whitefield Road, ITPL Main Road Hoodi Village, Krishnarajapura, Hobli, Hoodi, Bengaluru – 560048, Karnataka — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, Present
- OPD: Monday to Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Past Affiliations
- Apollo Speciality Hospital Jayanagar, Bangalore — Senior Consultant (March 2013 – August 2024)
- Apollo Hospitals Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore — Senior Consultant (June 2012 – August 2018)
- Sagar Hospitals, Banashankari, Bangalore — Senior Consultant (October 2010 – June 2012)
- Yashomati Hospitals, Bangalore — Senior Consultant (December 2010 – June 2012)
- Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Medical Sciences (SSSIHMS) Whitefield — Additional Senior Consultant (April 2002 – October 2010)
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati — Assistant Professor (February 2001 – April 2002)
- P.D. Hinduja Hospital, Mumbai — Clinical Associate (March 1999 – January 2000)
- Sion Hospital (LTMG), Mumbai — Neurosurgical Resident (July 1995 – February 1999)
Academic & Research Roles
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon — Medicover Hospitals, Whitefield, Bangalore
- Former Assistant Professor — SVIMS, Tirupati
- Author — Furtado SV, Thakar S, Murthy GK, Dadlani R, Hegde AS. "Management of complex giant spinal arachnoid cysts presenting with myelopathy." J Neurosurg Spine 2011 July 15(1):107–12.
- Active participant — National neurosurgery conferences and CMEs
Key Achievements
- 32-35+ years of clinical experience
- Triple Gold Medallist (1995): Medicine (Kilpauk Medical College), Inter-collegiate Urology (Madras Medical College), Inter-collegiate Clinical Medicine (Stanley Medical College)
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Medicover Hospitals Whitefield, Bangalore
- 11+ years senior consultant role at Apollo Speciality Hospital Jayanagar (2013–2024)
- 8+ years Additional Senior Consultant at SSSIHMS Whitefield (2002–2010)
- Pioneer in endoscope-assisted and computer-navigated neurosurgery in Bangalore
- Specialist in spinal/cerebral tumour embolization and brain dural AVF embolization
- Multilingual: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi
- Lead author on landmark paper on giant spinal arachnoid cysts
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Gold Medal in Medicine — Kilpauk Medical College, 1995
- Gold Medal — Inter-collegiate Urology — Madras Medical College, 1995
- Gold Medal — Inter-collegiate Clinical Medicine — Stanley Medical College, 1995
Professional Memberships
- Neurological Society of India (NSI) — Member
- Karnataka Medical Council — Registered
- Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member
- National Medical Commission / Medical Council of India — Registered
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Furtado SV, Thakar S, Murthy GK, Dadlani R, Hegde AS. "Management of complex giant spinal arachnoid cysts presenting with myelopathy." J Neurosurg Spine. 2011 July 15(1):107–12.
- Multiple publications in Indian neurosurgery journals — full bibliographic details available via institutional channels.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Endoscope-assisted neurosurgery
- Computer-navigated neurosurgery
- Brain and spinal tumour surgery
- Neurovascular embolization (cerebral, spinal, AVF)
- Carotid body and head & neck tumour embolization
- Complex spinal arachnoid cysts
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery Consultation | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 | $12 – $30 |
| Brain Tumour Resection | ₹3,50,000 – ₹8,00,000 | $4,200 – $9,600 |
| Spinal Tumour Surgery | ₹3,00,000 – ₹7,00,000 | $3,600 – $8,400 |
| Endovascular Embolization (Cerebral / Spinal Tumour) | ₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | $4,800 – $12,000 |
| Brain Dural AVF Embolization | ₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | $4,800 – $12,000 |
| Lumbar Disc / Laminectomy | ₹1,50,000 – ₹4,00,000 | $1,800 – $4,800 |
*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. Ganesh K Murthy use in Neurosurgeon treatment?
Dr. Ganesh K Murthy uses advanced endoscope-assisted brain surgery, computer-navigated neurosurgery, microsurgical brain and spinal tumour resection, comprehensive spinal and cerebral tumour embolization, brain dural arteriovenous fistula (AVF) embolization, carotid body and head & neck tumour embolization, modern petrosal sinus sampling, microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia, and complex spinal arachnoid cyst management — a cutting-edge toolkit refined over 32+ years that establishes him as a leading neurosurgeon specialist in Bangalore, India.
2. What conditions does Dr. Ganesh K Murthy specialize in treating?
Dr. Ganesh K Murthy specialises in brain tumours (benign and malignant), spinal tumours, brain aneurysms, brain dural arteriovenous fistulae, carotid body tumours, head and neck tumours requiring embolization, multiple sclerosis (surgical coordination), foot drop, lumbar disc and lumbar spinal stenosis, lumbago, skull fractures, extradural hematoma, trigeminal neuralgia, scoliosis and spinal deformities, epilepsy and seizure disorders (surgical workup), craniosynostosis, Moyamoya disease, peripheral neuropathy (surgical), and metachromatic leukodystrophy — comprehensive care for international patients seeking best neurosurgery in India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Ganesh K Murthy?
Appointments with Dr. Ganesh K Murthy 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. Ganesh K Murthy?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Ganesh K Murthy, 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. Ganesh K Murthy offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert neurosurgeon specialist in Bangalore, India, especially for complex brain tumour, spinal tumour, brain aneurysm, and dural AVF cases.
