Dr. Ajay Hegde

Dr Ajay Hegde is a highly skilled neurosurgeon and neuro-spine specialist in Bangalore with 16 years of experience in cranial, spinal, and functional neurosurgery. He currently practises as a Consultant – Neuro-Spine Surgery at Manipal Hospital and Deep Brain Stimulation Clinic.

With over 3,000 complex neurosurgical procedures performed and a Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCS Ed), he brings advanced expertise in deep brain stimulation, skull base surgery, epilepsy surgery, and complex spine procedures.

Patients dealing with Parkinson's disease, brain tumours, epilepsy, chronic neurological pain, spinal disorders, or traumatic brain injuries can consult Dr Ajay for structured neurosurgical evaluation and evidence-based treatment planning.

He is regarded among the best neurosurgeons in Sarjapur Road for his precision-driven surgical approach and commitment to advanced neurosurgical technologies. He consults in English, Kannada, Hindi, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive neurosurgical care is delivered across functional neurosurgery, neuro-oncology, spine surgery, and neurotrauma.

Functional Neurosurgery and Neuromodulation

Advanced surgical interventions are provided for movement disorders, chronic pain, and epilepsy.

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery and programming for Parkinson's disease, tremor, and dystonia
• Microvascular decompression
• Epilepsy surgery
• Pain surgery and neuromodulation
• Intraoperative neuro-monitoring

Neuro-Oncology and Skull Base Surgery

Precision-based surgical management is offered for brain tumours and skull base conditions.

• Brain tumour surgery
• Endoscopic pituitary surgery
• Skull base surgical procedures
• Neurovascular disorder management

Spine Surgery

Complex and minimally invasive spine procedures are performed for degenerative, traumatic, and structural spinal conditions.

• Complex spine surgery
• Minimally invasive spine procedures
• Craniovertebral junction anomaly correction
• Vascular malformation management

Neurotrauma and Stroke Surgery

Emergency neurosurgical care is delivered for acute brain and spine injuries.

• Traumatic brain injury management
• Surgery for stroke
• Acute neurosurgical stabilisation

Paediatric Neurosurgery

Surgical care is provided for neurological conditions in children.

• Paediatric brain and spine conditions
• Congenital neurological anomaly evaluation

Professional Experience

Dr Ajay Hegde is currently associated with:

• Consultant – Neuro-Spine Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bengaluru
• Consultant, Deep Brain Stimulation Clinic, Bellandur

He has previously served as:

• Assistant Professor, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

He has also contributed to neurosurgical education through competency-based training platforms and mentoring of young neurosurgeons.

Credentials, Qualifications, and Registration

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka in 2010
• MS General Surgery from JSS Academy of Higher Education and Research in 2014
• MCh Neurosurgery from Manipal Academy of Higher Education in 2017
• DNB Neurosurgery from National Board of Examinations in 2018
• FRCS (Neurosurgery) from Edinburgh in 2020

Professional Memberships

• The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Bangalore Neurological Society
• Neurological Society of India
• International Neuromodulation Society

Awards and Academic Work

• Award-winning research presentations at national and international neurosurgery forums
• Contributions to digital health innovations including cloud-based surgical logbooks and stroke registries
• Research in artificial intelligence applications in neurosurgery
• Featured in The Times of India, Economic Times, Udayavani, and Asianet News on brain tumours, Parkinson's disease, and trampoline safety

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council – Registration No 87161 since 2010

Book an Appointment

For consultation on Parkinson's disease, deep brain stimulation, brain tumours, epilepsy surgery, chronic neurological pain, spine disorders, or traumatic brain injuries, book your appointment with Dr Ajay Hegde through HexaHealth for a seamless and priority consultation experience.