Dr. N. K. Venkataramana

Medical Degrees

• MBBS — Mysore Medical College, Mysore
• MCh — Neurosurgery, National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore

Fellowships & Special Training

• Fellowship in Neurosurgery — Advanced international training in skull base, cerebrovascular, and spinal neurosurgery
• Stem Cell Research and Neuro-Regenerative Medicine Fellowship

Certifications & Accreditations

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

Major Conditions Treated

• Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Pituitary Adenoma)
• Cerebrovascular Disease (Aneurysms, AVM)
• Cervical and Lumbar Disc Disease
• Spinal Cord Tumours and Injuries
• Traumatic Brain Injury
• Hydrocephalus
• Movement Disorders (DBS Surgical Candidate)
• Neurological Conditions explored in Neuro-Stem Cell Therapy

Sub-specialties

• Skull Base and Cerebrovascular Neurosurgery: Microsurgical resection of skull base tumours, cerebral aneurysm clipping, and AVM surgery — making Dr. Venkataramana one of the most experienced skull base neurosurgeons in Bangalore for complex brain surgery in India.
• Neuro-Stem Cell Therapy: Pioneer in autologous stem cell transplantation for neurological conditions including spinal cord injury, ALS, and cerebral palsy — an internationally researched area of regenerative neuroscience.
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery: Endoscopic and tubular retractor-based approaches for cervical and lumbar disc disease and spinal cord compression.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

• Microsurgical Brain Tumour Resection (Craniotomy)
• Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping
• AVM Surgical Excision
• Transnasal Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
• Awake Craniotomy for Eloquent Cortex Tumours
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease
• Minimally Invasive Lumbar and Cervical Disc Surgery
• Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation for Neurological Conditions (research-based)

Current Affiliation

• Founder & Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon — Brains Hospital (BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital), Bangalore (Present)

Past Affiliations

• Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon — NIMHANS, Bangalore (Past)
• Visiting Neurosurgeon — International neurosurgery centres, USA and Europe (Past)

Academic & Research Roles

• Founder — Brains Hospital Neuroscience Research Centre, Bangalore
• Principal Investigator — Stem Cell Therapy for Spinal Cord Injury and ALS, Phase I/II clinical trials
• Faculty — International Neurosurgery CME and Fellowship Programmes

Key Achievements

• 15,000+ neurosurgical procedures performed across 35-year career
• Founder of Brains Hospital, Bangalore — a dedicated neuroscience centre
• Pioneer in autologous stem cell therapy for neurological conditions in India
• International patient base from the UK, USA, GCC, Africa, and South Asia

National & International Awards

• Karnataka Rajyotsava Award — State Government of Karnataka recognition for contributions to neuroscience and medicine
• Multiple national awards for innovations in neurosurgery and stem cell research (details verifiable via Brains Hospital institutional records)

Professional Memberships

• Neurological Society of India (NSI)
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
• World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies (WFNS) — Member

Published Papers (Selected)

• Venkataramana NK, et al. "Stem cell therapy in neurological disorders." Multiple peer-reviewed publications in neurosurgery and stem cell journals including Cell Transplantation and Neurology India. Full bibliography available via Brains Hospital research records.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

• Autologous stem cell transplantation outcomes in spinal cord injury and ALS
• Skull base surgical approaches and cerebrovascular outcomes
• Neuronavigation and intraoperative monitoring in brain tumour surgery

A patient with a large petroclival meningioma causing brainstem compression and cranial nerve deficits underwent complex skull base microsurgery under Dr. Venkataramana's supervision, achieving near-total resection with recovery of cranial nerve function at six-month follow-up.

A patient with spinal cord injury and incomplete tetraplegia underwent autologous bone marrow-derived stem cell transplantation under Dr. Venkataramana's research protocol, demonstrating functional improvement in motor scores and sensory recovery over 18 months of follow-up — consistent with published Phase I trial outcomes.

• Pioneer Reputation: International patients from the UK, USA, and GCC seek Dr. Venkataramana specifically for his unique stem cell neurosurgery programme — unavailable at most global centres.
• Extensive Brain Surgery Experience: Families of brain tumour patients highlight the confidence of knowing their case is handled by a surgeon with more than 15,000 neurosurgical procedures of experience.
• Research-Driven Treatment Options: Patients with neurological conditions deemed untreatable elsewhere value Dr. Venkataramana's willingness to explore investigational approaches within ethical clinical trial frameworks.

Patient-Centred Care

Dr. N. K. Venkataramana approaches each neurosurgical case as a unique clinical and scientific challenge. He conducts thorough pre-operative evaluations integrating neuroimaging, neurophysiological assessment, and tumour biology before planning surgery. For patients exploring stem cell therapy, he applies strict trial eligibility criteria and informed consent protocols aligned with ICMR and international ethical guidelines. He maintains long-term follow-up for all stem cell and complex neurosurgical patients with structured outcome monitoring.

Technology & Innovation

Dr. Venkataramana employs neuronavigation systems for precise tumour and vascular lesion localisation, intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (MEP, SSEP, cranial nerve EMG) for function preservation, endoscopic transsphenoidal platforms for pituitary surgery, and autologous stem cell processing and transplantation under GMP-compliant laboratory conditions. He collaborates with interventional neuroradiology for combined endovascular management of cerebrovascular lesions.

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Language Support

English, Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu are spoken; Cancer Rounds provides certified interpreters for all major international languages on request.

Visa & Travel Assistance

Cancer Rounds provides medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. N. K. Venkataramana.

Virtual Consultations

Pre-travel video consultations are available through Cancer Rounds, allowing patients to share MRI/CT neuroimaging and clinical records with Dr. N. K. Venkataramana before travelling to Bangalore, India.