Sparsh Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore – India
About Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur
Dr. Shivakumar S Kupanur is a distinguished and one of the best neurosurgeons of India with expertise in brain tumors, spinal disorders, and functional neurosurgery. He has successfully performed over 3,000 complex neurosurgical and spinal procedures, including awake craniotomies for eloquent brain regions, stereotactic surgeries, and minimally invasive spine operations.
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Sparsh Hospital (Yeshwanthpur) Bangalore
Medical Degrees:
- MBBS – Mysore University, 1996
- DNB (Neurosurgery) – Manipal Institute for Neurological Disorders, Bangalore, 2006
Fellowships & Special Training:
- Fellowship in minimally invasive spine surgery – France
- Specialized training in vascular neurosurgery and complex spine surgery
Certifications & Accreditations:
- Life Member – Neurological Society of India & Bangalore Neurological Society
- Associate Member – American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) & AO Spine
Major Conditions Treated:
- Brain & spinal tumors
- Degenerative spine diseases
- Vascular disorders (aneurysms, AVMs)
- Epilepsy, functional hemispheric disorders
- Neurotrauma, spinal injuries
Sub‑specialties:
- Awake craniotomy for eloquent cortex
- Stereotactic & functional neurosurgery
- Minimally invasive spine surgery
- Vascular neurosurgery
- Radiosurgery (Gamma Knife/CyberKnife)
Advanced Procedures Performed:
- Craniotomies, tumor resections
- Awake craniotomies, ETV, VP shunts
- Microdiscectomy, laminectomy, spinal fusion, vertebroplasty
- Deep brain stimulation
- Stereotactic radiosurgery
Current Role:
- Head of Neuroscience – Sparsh Super Specialty Hospital, Yeshwanthpur
Previous Affiliations:
- Consultant Neurosurgeon – BGS Global Hospital, Sagar Hospital, Manipal Hospital
- Department Head – Sapthagiri Super Speciality Hospital
- Sparshian Award for Best Contribution – Sparsh Hospital
- B.C. Roy Award – IMA Bangalore
- Kalyana Karnataka Award – Healthcare Excellence
Active contributor to neurosurgical research with multiple papers and CME/journal presentations in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery.
- “Intracranial Rosai–Dorfman Disease Involving the Meninges: Report of a Rare Case”
Notable Cases Handled:
- Spinal and brain tumor resections
- Awake surgeries in eloquent brain regions
- Complex spine corrections
Patient Feedback:
“Performed a complex spinal surgery… life-changing results.”
“Guided through a brain tumour with clarity and compassion.”
“Thorough diagnosis and surgery helped my chronic back pain.”
- Patient‑Centered Care: Prioritizes communication, empathy, and shared decision-making
- Technology & Innovation: Expertise in awake craniotomy, functional mapping, and minimally invasive techniques
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Works with oncology, rehab, radiology, pediatrics, and pain management teams
| Treatment Type | Cost Range Estimate (INR) | Cost Range Estimate (USD) |
| Brain Tumor Surgery / Craniotomy | 200,000 – 800,000 | 2,395 – 9,583 |
| Spine Surgery (fusion, decompression) | 150,000 – 600,000 | 1,796 – 7,185 |
| Awake / Functional Neurosurgery | 250,000 – 900,000 | 2,994 – 10,793 |
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