Dr. Abdul Aziz Riyaz

Dr Abdul Aziz Riyaz is a neurosurgeon and spine surgeon in Bangalore with 14 years of experience and over 2,500 surgeries performed, specialising in neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, paediatric neurosurgery, epilepsy surgery, and advanced functional neurosurgery, with a Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery from Ain Hospital (2025).

Patients searching for a brain surgeon in Bangalore, specialist in minimally invasive spine surgery, or expert in epilepsy surgery and deep brain stimulation will find in Dr Riyaz a clinician with a record of award-winning research, published work in peer-reviewed journals, and active involvement in establishing advanced neurosurgical programmes at leading Bangalore hospitals.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada and is currently available at:

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road
• BTM Neuro Spine Care, BTM Layout
• JK Neolife Hospital and Diagnostic, Neelasandra

Area of Expertise

Dr Aziz Riyaz provides comprehensive neurosurgical care with particular depth in neuro-oncology, skull base surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, paediatric neurosurgery, and functional neurosurgery.

Neuro-Oncology

His neuro-oncology practice covers the surgical management of primary and metastatic brain and spinal tumours using advanced microsurgical and keyhole techniques.

• Brain tumour surgery including gliomas, meningiomas, and metastases
• Spinal tumour resection
• Skull base tumour surgery
• Awake craniotomy for eloquent brain tumours

Skull Base Neurosurgery

• Anterior, middle, and posterior skull base surgery
• Endoscopic approaches to skull base lesions
• Pituitary tumour surgery

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery

His dedicated Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery and advanced training at MS Ramaiah Advanced Training Centre reflect a focused commitment to minimally invasive spinal techniques.

• Endoscopic Spine Surgery (transforaminal endoscopic discectomy)
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
• Disc herniation surgery
• Spinal decompression procedures
• Complex spinal deformity correction
• Spinal cord stimulation

Paediatric Neurosurgery

He manages the full spectrum of neurosurgical conditions in neonatal, paediatric, and adolescent patients.

• Paediatric brain and spinal tumour surgery
• Hydrocephalus management and VP shunt surgery
• Paediatric neurotrauma
• Congenital neurosurgical conditions

Functional Neurosurgery and Epilepsy Surgery

His contributions at Columbia Asia Hospital include establishing epilepsy surgery and functional neurosurgery programmes.

• Epilepsy Surgery
• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
• Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
• Microvascular decompression for trigeminal neuralgia

Neurotrauma and Emergency Neurosurgery

• Traumatic brain injury surgery
• Spinal cord injury management
• Neurotrauma across all age groups from neonates to elderly patients
• Emergency craniotomy and decompression

General Neurosurgery

• Degenerative spine disease management
• Spinal fusion and fixation
• Laminectomy and discectomy
• Burr hole procedures and intracranial pressure management

Procedures and Interventions

Brain and Cranial Procedures

• Craniotomy for brain tumours and vascular conditions
• Awake Craniotomy
• Endoscopic Brain Surgery
• VP Shunt for hydrocephalus
• Microvascular Decompression
• Burr hole and haematoma evacuation

Spine Procedures

• Transforaminal Endoscopic Discectomy
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Spinal fusion and stabilisation
• Laminectomy and decompression
• Spinal deformity correction including scoliosis

Functional and Advanced Neurosurgical Procedures

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
• Vagal Nerve Stimulation (VNS)
• Epilepsy Surgery
• Spinal Cord Stimulation
• State-of-the-art tractography and neurophysiological monitoring

Atlantoaxial and Complex Spinal Fixation

• Harms technique for atlantoaxial fixation
• Complex cervical spine fixation procedures

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore – Consultant, Neurosurgery (Current)
• BTM Neuro Spine Care, BTM Layout, Bangalore – Founder and Consultant (Current)
• SRV Agadi Hospital, Wilson Garden, Bangalore – Consultant (Current)
• Columbia Asia Hospital, Bangalore – Consultant, Neurosurgery
• SPARSH Hospital, Bangalore – Consultant, Neurosurgery
• Rainbow Children Hospital, Bangalore – Consultant, Neurosurgery
• Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore – Consultant, Neurosurgery
• Sai Thunga Hospitals, Bangalore – Consultant, Neurosurgery

Credentials and Qualifications

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Yenepoya Medical College (2012)
• MS General Surgery, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2015)
• MCh Neurosurgery, Dr NTR University of Health Sciences, Andhra Pradesh (2018)
• Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Ain Hospital (2025)

Professional Memberships

• Neurological Society of India (NSI) – Associate Member
• Neurological Society of Andhra Pradesh (NSAP) – Associate Member
• Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) – Permanent Member

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 95017 (registered 2012)

Awards, Publications and Academic Contributions

Awards and Recognition

• 1st Prize, Neurocon State Conference 2017 for paper on "Acquired Chiari Malformation with Syringomyelia Secondary to Colloid Cyst with Hydrocephalus: A Rare Case Report"

Publications and Conference Contributions

• "A Comparative Study of the Efficacy of Topical Hydrogel Dressings and Conventional Dressings in Chronic Wounds" – Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences (2018)
• Research and poster presentations on optic nerve sheath diameter in head injuries at Neurocon state conferences
• Paper presentations on the Harms technique for atlantoaxial fixation

Academic and Teaching Contributions

• Teaching of medical, dental, and nursing students in neurosurgery and general surgery
• Advanced training in transforaminal endoscopic discectomy at MS Ramaiah Advanced Training Centre, Bangalore
• Participation in workshops and collaborative training programmes in minimally invasive neurosurgical techniques

Why Consult Dr Abdul Aziz Riyaz

Dr Abdul Aziz holds an MCh in Neurosurgery combined with a Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery (2025), and brings a surgical record of over 2,500 procedures spanning brain and spinal tumours, epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, and complex minimally invasive spine surgery.

His role in establishing advanced epilepsy and functional neurosurgery programmes at Columbia Asia Hospital, alongside his award at Neurocon 2017 and active published research, reflect a neurosurgeon whose clinical depth and academic engagement directly benefit patients managing complex neurological and spinal conditions in Bangalore.

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