Apollo Hospital, Seshadripuram – India
About Dr. Ravi Mohan Rao B
Dr. Ravi Mohan Rao B is a NIMHANS-trained Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore, with over 28 years of clinical experience and 31 years of overall surgical practice. He is internationally recognised for skull base surgery, cerebrovascular surgery (giant aneurysms, AVMs, cavernomas), endoscopic pituitary surgery, deep brain stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease and epilepsy surgery, having performed 700+ epilepsy surgeries, 75+ DBS procedures, with 40+ peer-reviewed publications.
- 28+ years of clinical experience in neurosurgery; 31 years overall surgical practice
- Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon at Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore
- NIMHANS-trained MCh in Neurosurgery (1994)
- 700+ epilepsy surgeries; 75+ DBS for Parkinson's disease
- 40+ peer-reviewed publications and 50+ workshops
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Consultation Fees Rs. 700 /-
Apollo Hospital, Seshadripuram
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS, Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore, India, 1986
- MS (General Surgery), JN Medical College (JNMC), Belgaum, India, 1991–1992
- MCh (Neurosurgery), National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS), Bangalore, India, 1994
- DNB (Neurosurgery), National Board of Examinations, India
Fellowships & Special Training
- Visiting Faculty for national workshops including the Microsurgery Skills Lab, AIIMS New Delhi
- Specialised training under international skull base and cerebrovascular surgery legends including Prof. Vinko Dolenc, Dr. Laligam Sekhar, Dr. Daniel Barrow
- Specialised training in skull base surgery, cerebrovascular surgery and endoscopic neurosurgery
- Specialised training in functional neurosurgery and Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
Certifications & Accreditations
- Karnataka Medical Council – Registered Specialist
- Neurological Society of India – Active Member
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), USA – Active Member
- Skull Base Surgery Society of India – Active Member
- Cerebro-Vascular Surgery Society of India – Active Member
- Indian Society of Functional and Stereotactic Surgery (ISFSS) – Active Member
- Languages: English, Kannada, Hindi
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Brain Tumours (Including Skull Base Tumours, Pituitary Tumours)
- Clival Chordomas, Trigeminal Schwannomas, Petroclival Meningiomas, Jugular Foramen & Foramen Magnum Tumours
- Brain Aneurysms (Including Giant Aneurysms)
- Arteriovenous Malformations (AVMs) & Cavernomas
- Stroke (Surgical Management)
- Medically Refractory Epilepsy
- Parkinson's Disease & Movement Disorders
- Trigeminal Neuralgia
- Craniosynostosis
- Pediatric Brain Tumours
- Moyamoya Disease
- Spinal Disorders & Spinal Tumours
Sub-specialties
- Skull Base & Cerebrovascular Surgery: Comprehensive expertise in skull base tumours, giant aneurysms, AVMs and cavernomas — making him a sought-after neurosurgery specialist in Bangalore India for international patients seeking the best skull base and cerebrovascular surgeon in India.
- Functional Neurosurgery (DBS): Specialised in Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson's disease (75+ DBS procedures) and epilepsy surgery (700+ procedures).
- Endoscopic Pituitary & Skull Base Surgery: Specialised in endoscopic pituitary surgery and minimally invasive skull base approaches.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Skull Base Surgery (Clival Chordomas, Trigeminal Schwannomas, Petroclival Meningiomas)
- Cerebrovascular Surgery (Aneurysm Clipping, AVM Resection)
- Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery
- Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's Disease
- Epilepsy Surgery (Including Corpus Callosotomy)
- Movement Disorder Surgery
- Stroke Surgery (Decompressive Craniectomy)
- Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA)
- Burr Hole Surgery / Craniotomy
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
- Discectomy & Spinal Surgery
- Intramedullary Tumour Surgery
- Pediatric Neurosurgery (Including Brain Tumours)
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore, India — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, 2016 – Present
Past Affiliations
- Sagar Hospital, Banashankari, Bangalore — Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, April 2014 onwards
- Vikram Hospital, Bangalore — Consultant Neurosurgeon, 2010–2014
- Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum — Professor, Neurosurgery, 1998–2011
- Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences (SVIMS), Tirupati — Assistant Professor, Neurosurgery, 1996–1998
- NIMHANS, Bangalore — MCh Trainee/Resident, 1992–1994
- JN Medical College, Belgaum — MS Trainee, 1989–1992
- Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute — MBBS Trainee, 1981–1986
Academic & Research Roles
- Former Professor of Neurosurgery, Sri Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST), Trivandrum, 1998–2011
- Author/Co-author of 40+ peer-reviewed publications in international neurosurgical journals
- Visiting faculty for national workshops including Microsurgery Skills Lab, AIIMS New Delhi
- Multiple surgical technique videos published in Neurology India
- Participated in and contributed to 50+ national and international workshops
- Invited National Faculty for Skull Base Surgery Society of India, Cerebrovascular Surgery Society of India, Neurological Society of India and Neurosurgical Society of India
Key Achievements
- 28+ years of clinical experience as a neurosurgeon; 31 years overall
- Senior Consultant role at Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore
- NIMHANS-trained MCh in Neurosurgery (1994)
- 700+ epilepsy surgeries with excellent outcomes
- 75+ Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) procedures for Parkinson's disease
- 40+ peer-reviewed publications and 50+ workshops
- Established major neurosurgical programs for epilepsy, stroke and movement disorders in multiple Bangalore hospitals
- Recommended by 27+ patients with 96% recommendation score on Apollo 247
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Recognised among Bangalore's leading neurosurgeons with 96% patient recommendation score
- Invited National Faculty for multiple Indian neurosurgical subspecialty societies
- Visiting faculty at AIIMS New Delhi Microsurgery Skills Lab
- Specific named awards: Information not publicly available.
Professional Memberships
- Neurological Society of India
- Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), USA
- Skull Base Surgery Society of India
- Cerebro-Vascular Surgery Society of India
- Indian Society of Functional and Stereotactic Surgery (ISFSS)
- Karnataka Medical Council
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Rathore C, Abraham M, Rao RM, George A, Sarma PS, Radhakrishnan K. "Outcome After Corpus Callosotomy in Children with Injurious Drop Attacks and Severe Mental Retardation." Brain & Development 29 (2007) 577–585.
- Rao BRM, Bhattacharya RN, Nair NS, Rajneesh K, Menon RG, et al. "Distal Anterior Cerebral Artery Aneurysms: Surgical Management." Indian Journal of Cerebrovascular Surgery, Vol 1, No 1, pp 19–25, April 2005.
- Bhattacharya RN, Easwar HV, Rajesh BJ, Nair S, Menon G, Rao BRM, et al. "Basilar Artery Aneurysms." Indian Journal of Cerebrovascular Surgery, Vol 1, No 1, pp 6–14, April 2005.
- Nair NS, Menon RG, Easwer HV, Rao BRM, Rajesh BJ, Bhattacharya RN. "Ophthalmic Segment Aneurysms." Indian Journal of Cerebrovascular Surgery, Vol 1, No 1, pp 6–14, April 2005.
- Rao RM, et al. 40+ peer-reviewed publications in international neurosurgical journals.
- Rao RM, et al. Multiple surgical technique videos published in Neurology India.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Skull base surgery and cerebrovascular surgery
- Endoscopic pituitary and skull base surgery
- Functional neurosurgery (DBS for Parkinson's, epilepsy surgery)
- Stroke surgical management
- Pediatric neurosurgery and brain tumour management
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery Consultation | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 | $12 – $30 |
| Brain Tumour / Skull Base Surgery | ₹3,50,000 – ₹9,00,000 | $4,200 – $10,800 |
| Cerebrovascular Surgery (Aneurysm Clipping / AVM) | ₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | $4,800 – $12,000 |
| Endoscopic Pituitary Surgery | ₹3,50,000 – ₹7,50,000 | $4,200 – $9,000 |
| Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's | ₹15,00,000 – ₹25,00,000 | $18,000 – $30,000 |
| Epilepsy Surgery | ₹4,00,000 – ₹10,00,000 | $4,800 – $12,000 |
| Vagus Nerve Stimulation (VNS) | ₹6,50,000 – ₹12,00,000 | $7,800 – $14,400 |
| Carotid Endarterectomy (CEA) | ₹2,50,000 – ₹5,00,000 | $3,000 – $6,000 |
*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. Ravi Mohan Rao B use in Neurosurgeon treatment?
Dr. Rao uses advanced neurosurgical technologies including modern skull base and cerebrovascular surgery (aneurysm clipping, AVM resection), endoscopic pituitary and skull base surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson's disease, epilepsy surgery (including corpus callosotomy), movement disorder surgery, surgical stroke management, vagus nerve stimulation, carotid endarterectomy and pediatric neurosurgery — making him a top neurosurgery specialist in Bangalore, India.
2. What conditions does Dr. Ravi Mohan Rao B specialize in treating?
He specialises in brain tumours (including skull base tumours, clival chordomas, petroclival meningiomas), giant aneurysms, AVMs, cavernomas, stroke, medically refractory epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, trigeminal neuralgia, craniosynostosis, pediatric brain tumours, Moyamoya disease and complex spinal disorders — making him a sought-after Neurosurgeon and Skull Base & Cerebrovascular Surgery specialist in Bangalore, India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Ravi Mohan Rao B?
Appointments with Dr. Ravi Mohan Rao B 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. Ravi Mohan Rao B?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Rao, 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. Ravi Mohan Rao B offer second opinions for Neurosurgeon cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. Rao can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert review of brain aneurysm, AVM, skull base tumour, pituitary, epilepsy, Parkinson's DBS or pediatric neurosurgery cases from a NIMHANS-trained Senior Neurosurgeon with 700+ epilepsy surgeries and 75+ DBS procedures at Apollo Hospitals, Sheshadripuram, Bangalore, India.
