Dr. Punith K Gowda

Dr Punith K Gowda is a highly distinguished and widely acclaimed Consultant Neuroanaesthesiologist and Spine Anaesthesia Specialist in Bangalore, bringing over 11 years of advanced perioperative expertise to the most complex surgical theatres.

He currently serves as a Consultant in Spine Anaesthesia at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. Holding a prestigious MD in Anaesthesiology from PGIMER, Chandigarh, and a highly super-specialised DM in Neuroanaesthesia, his clinical acumen is unparalleled.

He specialises in administering incredibly precise, life-saving anaesthetic protocols for high-risk cranial surgeries, awake craniotomies, complex scoliosis deformity corrections, and cutting-edge robotic spine surgeries.

An award-winning researcher on the global stage, he is deeply valued by surgical teams for his rigorous intraoperative neuromonitoring and neurocritical care support.

He connects effortlessly with a diverse patient demographic, consulting fluently in English, Kannada, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and German.

Specialty Areas, Conditions, and Treatments

Dr Punith K Gowda provides exceptionally precise, highly advanced anaesthesia management and neuromonitoring for patients undergoing high-risk brain and spinal surgeries at Manipal Hospital.

Spine Deformity and Robotic Spine Surgeries

Patients suffering from severe scoliosis and kyphosis (spinal deformities), complex spinal cord injuries, or individuals undergoing highly delicate robotic-assisted spine surgeries require meticulous anaesthetic control to protect spinal cord integrity. Dr Punith provides elite spinal anaesthesia:

• Anaesthesia for Robotic Spine Surgeries
• Scoliosis Deformity Corrections Support
• Advanced Intraoperative Neuromonitoring (IONM)

Neuroanaesthesia and Cranial Surgeries

Individuals diagnosed with complex brain tumours, critical brain aneurysms, or severe arteriovenous malformations (AVMs) demand incredibly dynamic, rapid-response anaesthesia to regulate intracranial pressure and safeguard brain function. Dr Punith offers expert neurological support:

• Advanced Neuroanaesthesia and Neurocritical Care
• Anaesthesia for Awake Craniotomies
• Transcranial Doppler (TCD) and Haemodynamic Optimisation

Advanced Regional Blocks and Pain Management

Patients experiencing severe acute postoperative pain following major spine surgeries, or individuals with critical neurosurgical discomfort, require highly targeted, nerve-specific pain blockage to reduce opioid dependence and ensure rapid recovery. Dr Punith provides comprehensive pain relief:

• Ultrasound-Guided Regional Blocks
• Specialised Perioperative Pain Management
• Customised Multimodal Analgesia Protocols

Credentials and Trust Signals

Dr Punith K Gowda possesses an incredibly formidable academic foundation, augmented by years of high-volume intensive care and neurosurgical practice across India's premier academic and medical institutions:

• MBBS
• MD in Anaesthesiology from the prestigious PGIMER, Chandigarh
• DM in Neuroanaesthesia and Critical Care

Reflecting his immense clinical authority, Dr Punith served as an Assistant Professor, training the next generation of medical professionals, before bringing his highly specialised expertise in robotic and deformity spine surgeries to Manipal Hospital.

Leadership, Awards, and Academic Contributions

A deeply dedicated medical researcher, Dr Punith K Gowda has significantly advanced the field of neuroanaesthesia globally through his award-winning clinical research:

Key Awards and Recognition:

• Awarded the highly prestigious Best Abstract Award at the Society for Neuroscience in Anesthesiology and Critical Care (SNACC) 50th Annual Meet in Seattle, USA (September 2022).

Research and Publications:

• Conducted landmark research comparing crystalloids versus colloids on coagulation profiles in patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures.
• Extensively presented and published on paediatric venous thrombosis, airway safety innovations, and neurosurgical coagulation studies.

Professional Memberships

Demonstrating his unwavering commitment to advancing global neurosurgical safety and critical care protocols, Dr Punith holds esteemed memberships in elite neuro-medical bodies:

• Member of the Indian Society of NeuroAnaesthesiology & Critical Care
• Member of the Society of Neuroscience in Anesthesiology & Critical Care (SNACC)
• Member of the NeuroCritical Care Society of India

Current Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Dr Punith K Gowda currently consults as a leading Neuroanaesthesiologist and Spine Anaesthesia Specialist at the following premier healthcare facility:

• Manipal Hospital, 98, HAL Old Airport Road, Kodihalli, Bengaluru

Book an Appointment with Dr Punith K Gowda, Anaesthesiologist

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