About Dr. Shibu Pillai
Dr. Shibu Pillai (full name: Dr. Shibu Vasudevan Pillai) is a Consultant Neurosurgeon at Narayana Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Bommasandra, Bangalore, with 30+ years of neurosurgical experience. He completed MBBS from Kottayam Medical College (1993) and MCh in Neurosurgery from NIMHANS, Bangalore (2000) — earning the Gold Medal and Best Outgoing Student Award — India's most prestigious neurosurgery training centre. He completed a Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery at BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada (2010) and a Fellowship in Neurotrauma at Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA.
- 30+ years of neurosurgical experience; MCh Neurosurgery — NIMHANS Bangalore (Gold Medal + Best Outgoing Student, 2000); India's premier neuroscience training institution
- MBBS — Kottayam Medical College, Mahatma Gandhi University (1993); Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery — BC Children's Hospital, UBC Vancouver, Canada (2010)
- Fellowship in Neurotrauma — Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
- Special interests: Paediatric Neurosurgery, Epilepsy Surgery, Functional Neurosurgery (Parkinson's, Spasticity), Radiosurgery, Acoustic Schwannoma Surgery
- Expert in VP Shunt, Spina Bifida Surgery, Corpus Callosotomy, and complex paediatric neurosurgical procedures
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Kottayam Medical College, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala, India — 1993
- MCh (Neurosurgery) — NIMHANS (National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences), Bangalore, Karnataka — 2000 (Gold Medal + Best Outgoing Student)
Fellowships & Special Training
- Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery — BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada — 2010
- Fellowship in Neurotrauma — Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
Certifications & Accreditations
- Karnataka Medical Council Registration
- Member — Neurological Society of India (NSI)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Brain Tumours (Paediatric & Adult)
- Hydrocephalus (VP Shunt)
- Epilepsy (Surgery — Lesionectomy, Corpus Callosotomy)
- Spina Bifida & Neural Tube Defects
- Cerebrovascular Disorders (Aneurysm, AVM)
- Spine Conditions (Disc Prolapse, Tumour)
- Head & Spinal Injuries (Neurotrauma)
- Movement Disorders (Parkinson's — Functional Neurosurgery, DBS)
- Acoustic Schwannoma (Vestibular Schwannoma)
- Spasticity (Functional Neurosurgery)
Sub-specialties
- Paediatric Neurosurgery (Canada-Trained): Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery at BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia, Vancouver (2010) — one of the world's leading paediatric neurosurgical centres — makes Dr. Shibu Pillai one of Bangalore's most skilled paediatric neurosurgeons at Narayana Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center for VP Shunt, Spina Bifida, brain tumour surgery in children, and corpus callosotomy for epilepsy.
- Functional Neurosurgery for Movement Disorders: Special interest in functional neurosurgery for Parkinson's disease and spasticity — including Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) — trained at NIMHANS Bangalore (India's national neuroscience centre, MCh Gold Medallist, 2000).
- Epilepsy Surgery: Special interest in surgical management of epilepsy — including corpus callosotomy, lesionectomy, and temporal lobe surgery — using expertise developed at NIMHANS (India's premier epilepsy surgery centre) and during Canada fellowship.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Craniotomy for Brain Tumour (Paediatric & Adult)
- VP Shunt (Hydrocephalus — Paediatric & Adult)
- Corpus Callosotomy (Epilepsy Surgery)
- Lesionectomy / Temporal Lobectomy (Epilepsy)
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) — Parkinson's, Movement Disorders
- Spina Bifida Surgery (Myelomeningocele Repair)
- Radiosurgery (Stereotactic — Acoustic Schwannoma)
- Acoustic Schwannoma Microsurgery
- Spine Surgery (Decompression, Fusion)
- Neurotrauma Surgery (Head Injury, Spinal Injury)
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Narayana Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center (Narayana Health), Bommasandra, Bangalore — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bommasandra, Bangalore — Consultant Neurosurgeon (Past)
- BC Children's Hospital, University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, Canada — Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellow — 2010
- Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA — Neurotrauma Fellow
- NIMHANS, Bangalore — MCh Neurosurgery Training — 1994–2000
Key Achievements
- Gold Medal & Best Outgoing Student — MCh Neurosurgery — NIMHANS, Bangalore — 2000
- Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery — BC Children's Hospital, UBC Vancouver, Canada — 2010
- Fellowship in Neurotrauma — Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
- 30+ years of neurosurgical practice in Bangalore
- Publications and research contributions in neurosurgery
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Gold Medal & Best Outgoing Student — MCh Neurosurgery — NIMHANS, Bangalore — 2000
Professional Memberships
- Neurological Society of India (NSI)
- Karnataka Medical Council
Research & Publications
- Publications and presentations in national and international neurosurgery journals and conferences — specific titles not publicly indexed.
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Neurosurgery Consultation | ₹500 – ₹1,000 | $6 – $12 |
| Craniotomy for Brain Tumour (Paediatric / Adult) | ₹2,00,000 – ₹6,00,000 | $2,400 – $7,200 |
| VP Shunt (Hydrocephalus) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹3,50,000 | $1,800 – $4,200 |
| Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) | ₹7,00,000 – ₹15,00,000 | $8,400 – $18,000 |
| Corpus Callosotomy / Epilepsy Surgery | ₹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. Shibu Pillai use in Neurosurgery treatment?
Dr. Shibu Pillai — MCh Neurosurgery Gold Medallist from NIMHANS Bangalore, Paediatric Neurosurgery Fellow from BC Children's Hospital UBC Canada, and Neurotrauma Fellow from Baylor College of Medicine USA — uses craniotomy, VP shunt, corpus callosotomy, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), acoustic schwannoma microsurgery, radiosurgery, spina bifida repair, and advanced paediatric and functional neurosurgical techniques at Narayana Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Bangalore.
2. What conditions does Dr. Shibu Pillai specialise in treating?
Dr. Pillai specialises in neurosurgery — treating brain tumours, hydrocephalus, epilepsy, spina bifida, movement disorders (Parkinson's), acoustic schwannoma, cerebrovascular conditions, spinal disorders, and neurotrauma — for patients seeking the best paediatric and functional neurosurgeon in Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Shibu Pillai?
Appointments with Dr. Shibu Pillai 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. Shibu Pillai?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Shibu Pillai, 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. Shibu Pillai offer second opinions for Neurosurgery cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert Neurosurgery review from a specialist in Bangalore.
