Dr. Nishchit Hegde
Functional Neuro Surgeon, Neuro Surgeon in Bangalore
MBBS, MS General Surgery, MCh Neuro Surgery, FMISS, Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgerry, Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery
15+ Years
Experience
98% Recommended
(98 Ratings)
15+
Experience
(Years)
98%
Recommended
(98 Ratings)
WhatsApp ExpertDr Nishchit Hegde is a Neurosurgeon in Bengaluru with 15 years of experience, currently practising as a Consultant at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.
He specialises in functional neurosurgery, paediatric neurosurgery, deep brain stimulation, epilepsy surgery, and minimally invasive spine surgery.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Hegde focuses on advanced neuromodulation, complex paediatric cranial conditions, and precision spine interventions through the following clinical areas:
Functional Neurosurgery and Movement Disorders
He performs deep brain stimulation, stereotactic procedures, radiofrequency lesioning, and magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound for Parkinson's disease, dystonia, tremor, and trigeminal neuralgia.
Paediatric Neurosurgery and Craniofacial Care
Dr Nishchit manages complex congenital and acquired neurological conditions in children, including craniosynostosis, hydrocephalus, spinal dysraphism, Chiari malformations, and paediatric brain tumours.
Minimally Invasive Spine and Epilepsy Surgery
He carries out minimally invasive spine surgeries for degenerative spinal disorders and trauma, alongside specialised surgical resections and neuromodulation for drug-resistant epilepsy.
Educational Background
He completed his MBBS, followed by an MS in General Surgery and an MCh in Neurosurgery. He has also completed the following advanced international training and fellowships:
- Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery from the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London, United Kingdom
- Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery from Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, United Kingdom
- Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgery from Birmingham Children's Hospital, United Kingdom
- Fellowship in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery from the Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharat
Awards, Research, and Publications
Dr Hegde was awarded the university gold medal in MCh Neurosurgery and received the Top Abstract Award at the International Society for Paediatric Neurosurgery conference in Toronto.
He co-authored the ventricular anatomy chapter in Gray's Surgical Anatomy and has published research on paediatric brain tumours, hypertensive intracerebral haemorrhage, and spinal conditions in indexed medical journals.
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Dr. Nishchit Hegde's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Nishchit Hegde performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Neuro Surgery
- Functional Neuro Surgery
Registration Details
- Karnataka Medical Council - Registration No. (91385)
Education & Achievements
- SDM College of Medical Sciences (MBBS)
- M S Ramaiah Medical College (MS General Surgery)
- M S Ramaiah Medical College (MCh Neuro Surgery)
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons Association of Bharat (FMISS)
- Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Foundation Trust, UK (Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgerry)
- The National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, Queen Square, London (Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery)
Awards & Recognitions
- Gold Medal, MCh Neurosurgery (2018)
- Top Abstract Award, ISPN Toronto (2024)
- Best Super-speciality Presentation Award, M S Ramaiah Hospital (2016)
Published Papers
- Hegde N, Khanapure KS, Furtado SV, Jagannatha AT, Hegde AS. Computed Tomography–Guided Catheter Aspiration and Thrombolysis of Hypertensive Basal Ganglionic Hematomas: Technique and Short-Term Outcome Comparison. World Neurosurgery. 2022;160:34-43.
- Hiremath BV, Hegde N. Spectrum of breast disease in an urban general surgical centre in India. BD. 2015;35(3):179-186.
- Joshi KC, Khanapure K, Hegde N, Ravindra N, Jagannatha AT, Hegde AS. Angioglioma of the Spinal Cord. World Neurosurgery. 2016;96:610.e5-610.e8.
- V K. Inflammatory Pseudotumour of the Spleen: A Diagnostic Dilemma. JCDR. Published online 2013.
Work Experience
- Consultant - Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road
- Fellow - Birmingham Children's Hospital, UK
- Assistant Professor - Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru
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Top Treatments & Procedures Offered by Dr. Nishchit Hegde
Dr. Nishchit Hegde specializes in the following treatments:
- Extra Dural Haematoma
- Microdiscectomy
- Endovascular Embolization
- VP Shunt
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Craniotomy
- Vagus Nerve Stimulation
- Carotid Endarterectomy
- Cerebral Angioplasty
- Microvascular Clipping
- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
- Microvascular Decompression Surgery
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Dr. Nishchit Hegde specialises in Neuro Surgery and Functional Neuro Surgery.
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Dr. Nishchit Hegde's qualifications are:
- MBBS
- MS General Surgery
- MCh Neuro Surgery
- FMISS
- Fellowship in Paediatric Neurosurgerry
- Fellowship in Functional Neurosurgery
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