Dr. Bharat P Sarkar

Dr Bharat P Sarkar is a Consultant Spine Surgeon in Bangalore with 21 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, and Manipal Clinic, Budigere Cross. He holds a Fellowship in Adult and Paediatric Spinal Deformity from Cleveland Clinic, USA and a Fellowship in Spine Surgery from the Spine Foundation of India, Mumbai, with specialised expertise in minimally invasive spine surgery, complex deformity correction, and spinal trauma management.

Area of Expertise

Dr Sarkar's surgical practice spans the full spectrum of spine surgery, from degenerative and traumatic spinal conditions to complex paediatric and adult deformity correction, spinal oncology, and interventional pain management.

Degenerative Spinal Disorders and Back Pain

Degenerative spinal conditions and chronic back and neck pain are managed through a structured multimodal approach combining surgical and non-surgical strategies.

Conditions Treated

• Herniated disc and slipped disc
• Cervical and lumbar degenerative disease
• Chronic back pain and neck pain
• Osteoporosis-related spinal complications
• Wrist and spinal nerve compression conditions

Procedures

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) for degenerative conditions
• Spinal injections and pain blocks
• Back pain management using a multimodal approach
• Osteoporosis management and fall prevention counselling

Spinal Deformity Correction

Paediatric and adult spinal deformities are managed with fellowship-trained expertise from Cleveland Clinic, USA, one of the world's leading centres for complex spinal deformity surgery.

Conditions Treated

• Scoliosis in children and adults
• Kyphosis in children and adults
• Complex spinal deformity requiring corrective surgery

Procedures

• Scoliosis correction surgery
• Kyphosis correction surgery
• Paediatric and adult deformity reconstruction

Spinal Trauma and Fractures

Acute spinal injuries and fractures are managed with both minimally invasive and open surgical techniques.

Conditions Treated

• Spinal fractures
• Spinal trauma
• Compression fractures of the vertebrae

Procedures

• Percutaneous Vertebroplasty for compression fractures
• Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation
• Minimally Invasive Decompression
• Spinal fracture fixation

Spinal Infections and Tumours

Spinal infections and tumours are managed with appropriate surgical and oncological approaches including biopsy and surgical resection.

Conditions Treated

• Spinal infections
• Spinal tumours

Procedures

• Neck and spine biopsies
• Surgical management of spinal infections and tumours

Spinal Cord Injury and Rehabilitation

Post-injury recovery and long-term rehabilitation following spinal cord injury are managed with structured protocols.

Conditions Treated

• Spinal cord injury requiring rehabilitation
• Post-surgical spinal recovery

Approach

• Spinal cord injury rehabilitation protocols
• Long-term functional recovery planning

Professional Experience

• Manipal Hospital, Whitefield, Bangalore (Consultant Spine Surgeon, Current)
• Manipal Hospital, Varthur Road, Bangalore (Consultant, Current)
• Manipal Clinic, Budigere Cross, Bangalore (Consultant, Current)
• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore
• Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA (Fellow, Adult and Paediatric Spinal Deformity)
• Spine Foundation of India, Mumbai (Fellow, Spine Surgery)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik (2005)
• MS Orthopaedic Surgery, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha (2011)
• FCPS Orthopaedic Surgery, College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai
• Fellowship in Spine Surgery, Spine Foundation of India, Mumbai
• Fellowship in Adult and Paediatric Spinal Deformity, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio, USA

Medical Council Registration

• Delhi Medical Council, Registration No. 54032 (Registered 2011)

Professional Memberships

• Association of Spine Surgeons of India
• Global Spine Alliance
• Spine Foundation Fellows Group (SFFG)
• Indian Orthopaedic Association
• Association of Rural Surgeons in India

Awards and Academic Contributions

Awards and Recognition

• Best Paper Award, TRAUMACON 2010, Coimbatore, India
• I.S. Patial Silver Medal for Best Research Paper (Postgraduate), VOS Conference, October 2010
• 13 oral presentations at national and international spine and orthopaedic forums

Community Outreach

As a member of the Spine Foundation Fellows Group (SFFG), Dr Sarkar has actively participated in the rural and tribal spine care awareness programme, contributing to spinal health education in underserved communities across India.

Why Consult Dr Bharat P Sarkar

Dr Sarkar is among a select group of spine surgeons in India with fellowship training at Cleveland Clinic, USA, one of the world's foremost centres for adult and paediatric spinal deformity, complemented by a dedicated spine surgery fellowship at the Spine Foundation of India, Mumbai.

His dual award recognition at national conferences in 2010 and 13 oral presentations across spine and orthopaedic forums reflect sustained academic engagement alongside a clinically active spine surgery practice in Bangalore.

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