Dr. Dhananjaya I Bhat

Dr Dhananjaya I Bhat is a senior neurosurgeon in Bangalore with 28 years of clinical expertise spanning brain tumour surgery, complex skull base surgery, vascular neurosurgery, endoscopic brain surgery, complex spine surgery, trigeminal neuralgia surgery, Hirayama disease surgical management, and peripheral nerve surgery.

Patients searching for the best neurosurgeon in Bangalore, a reliable brain tumour and skull base specialist in Karnataka, or expert peripheral nerve and spine surgeon will find NIMHANS MCh trained, internationally awarded neurosurgical care. Dr Bhat consults in English and Kannada.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Bhat's surgical practice covers the full spectrum of neurosurgery, with focused depth in brain tumour surgery, complex skull base procedures, vascular neurosurgery, endoscopic brain surgery, complex spine surgery, the rare sub-specialty of Hirayama disease surgical management, and peripheral nerve interventions. His research background in peripheral nerve regeneration and blast-induced neurotrauma extends his expertise beyond routine clinical neurosurgery.

Brain Tumour Surgery in Bangalore

Surgical management of primary and metastatic brain tumours:

• Glioma Surgery (Low Grade and High Grade)
• Meningioma Excision
• Acoustic Neuroma (Vestibular Schwannoma) Surgery
• Pituitary Tumour Surgery
• Brain Metastasis Surgery
• Intraventricular Tumour Surgery
• Posterior Fossa Tumour Surgery
• Craniopharyngioma Surgery
• Awake Craniotomy Coordination
• Multidisciplinary Neuro Oncology Coordination

Complex Skull Base Surgery in Bangalore

Advanced surgical approaches to the skull base:

• Anterior Skull Base Surgery
• Lateral Skull Base Surgery
• Middle Fossa Approaches
• Endoscopic Skull Base Surgery
• Skull Base Tumour Excision
• CSF Leak Repair
• Skull Base Reconstruction

Vascular Neurosurgery in Bangalore

Surgical management of cerebrovascular conditions:

• Cerebral Aneurysm Clipping
• Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM) Excision
• Cavernous Malformation Surgery
• Subarachnoid Haemorrhage Surgical Management
• Intracerebral Haemorrhage Surgery
• Extracranial Intracranial Bypass Coordination

Endoscopic Brain Surgery

Minimally invasive endoscopic neurosurgical procedures:

• Endoscopic Pituitary Tumour Surgery
• Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy (ETV)
• Endoscopic Colloid Cyst Excision
• Endoscopic Intraventricular Tumour Biopsy
• Endoscopic CSF Diversion

Trigeminal Neuralgia Surgery in Bangalore

Surgical treatment of trigeminal neuralgia:

• Microvascular Decompression (MVD) for Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Percutaneous Procedures for Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Hemifacial Spasm Surgery
• Glossopharyngeal Neuralgia Surgery

Complex Spine Surgery in Bangalore

Surgical management of spinal conditions:

• Lumbar Disc Prolapse Surgery
• Cervical Disc Prolapse Surgery
• Spinal Cord Tumour Surgery
• Spinal Decompression for Stenosis
• Spinal Fusion Surgery
• Spinal Deformity Correction Coordination
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
• Spinal Trauma Surgery

Hirayama Disease Surgical Management

Specialised surgical care for Hirayama disease, a rare cervical spinal disorder, with active involvement in developing and refining surgical management strategies:

• Hirayama Disease Diagnosis and Assessment
• Cervical Duraplasty for Hirayama Disease
• Post Operative Functional Outcome Monitoring
• Long Term Follow up

Peripheral Nerve Surgery in Bangalore

Surgical management of peripheral nerve injuries and disorders, supported by award-winning research in peripheral nerve regeneration:

• Brachial Plexus Injury Surgery
• Peripheral Nerve Repair
• Nerve Grafting
• Nerve Transfer Procedures
• Carpal Tunnel Release
• Ulnar Nerve Decompression
• Peripheral Nerve Tumour Excision
• Peripheral Nerve Regeneration Research Applications

Neurotrauma Surgery

Acute neurosurgical care for head and spine trauma:

• Acute Subdural Haematoma Evacuation
• Epidural Haematoma Surgery
• Depressed Skull Fracture Repair
• Decompressive Craniectomy
• Cranioplasty
• Spinal Trauma Surgery
• Compound Head Injury Management

Conditions Treated

• Brain Tumours (Glioma, Meningioma, Acoustic Neuroma, Pituitary Tumour)
• Skull Base Tumours
• Cerebral Aneurysm
• Cerebral AVM
• Trigeminal Neuralgia
• Hemifacial Spasm
• Cervical and Lumbar Disc Prolapse
• Spinal Cord Tumours
• Spinal Stenosis
• Hirayama Disease
• Brachial Plexus Injury
• Peripheral Nerve Injuries
• Head Injury and Neurotrauma

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Neurosurgery, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1250
• Previous Consultant, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore
• Previous Consultant, Marvel Multispeciality Hospital, Koramangala, Bangalore

His multi-disciplinary research engagement spans peripheral nerve regeneration, brachial plexus injury models, blast-induced neurotrauma, stem cell-based nerve repair, lumbar disc degeneration, and molecular studies of neurological disorders, conducted in collaboration with specialists in neurology, genetics, neurochemistry, and imaging sciences. He has contributed to teaching and mentoring neurosurgical trainees, guiding postgraduate students, and academic evaluation and curriculum development.

Awards and Recognition

• NSI Award, Best Platform Presentation on Research in Peripheral Nerve Injuries in Rats, PGI Chandigarh, 2004
• Young Neurosurgeons Travel Fellowship, 15th World Congress of Neurosurgery, Seoul, Korea, September 2013 (Presented: "Does Wrapping of Human Amniotic Membrane Improve Nerve Regeneration in Rats with Cold Preserved Allografts?"; Chaired session on Surgical Treatment of Traumatic Peripheral Nerve Lesions)
• NTSI-The Alfred Trauma Research Development Award, Neurotrauma 2014, 23rd Annual Conference of Neurotrauma Society of India, Dehradun, August 2014 (Presented: "Validation of a Blast-Induced Neurotrauma Model Using Modified Reddy Tube in Rats: A Pilot Study")
• Fellowship, The Alfred Trauma Center, Melbourne, Australia, September 2015

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Bangalore University (1998)
• MS General Surgery
• MCh Neurosurgery from NIMHANS, Bangalore (2003)

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 50113 (1998)

NIMHANS Trained Senior Neurosurgeon with International Awards in Peripheral Nerve and Neurotrauma Research

Neurosurgery is a sub specialty where training at a national referral centre, combined with sustained engagement in translational research, creates a clinical profile that meaningfully differs from routine neurosurgical practice. Dr Bhat's MCh Neurosurgery from NIMHANS (2003) places his foundational training at India's apex national neuroscience institution, where the case volume, complexity, and academic culture are unmatched in the Indian neurosurgical landscape.

His subsequent research trajectory in peripheral nerve regeneration and blast-induced neurotrauma has been recognised through four named national and international awards and fellowships spanning a decade: the NSI Award at PGI Chandigarh (2004) for peripheral nerve injury research, the Young Neurosurgeons Travel Fellowship at the 15th World Congress of Neurosurgery, Seoul (2013) where he also chaired a session on traumatic peripheral nerve lesions, the NTSI-Alfred Trauma Research Development Award (2014) for blast-induced neurotrauma model validation, and a Fellowship at The Alfred Trauma Center, Melbourne (2015) providing exposure to international trauma practice.

His sub-specialty interest in Hirayama disease, a rare cervical spinal disorder where he has been actively developing and refining surgical management strategies, further distinguishes his practice in an area where few neurosurgeons in India have dedicated experience. For patients in Bangalore and across Karnataka facing decisions about brain tumour surgery, skull base procedures, trigeminal neuralgia, complex spine surgery, Hirayama disease, or peripheral nerve injuries, this depth of NIMHANS trained, internationally recognised neurosurgical expertise is now offered through Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road.

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