Dr. Shashidhar B K

Dr Shashidhar B K is a highly experienced spine surgeon in Bangalore with 19 years of experience in orthopaedics and advanced spinal care. Trained at PGIMER Chandigarh and Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, he brings exceptional academic depth and has performed over 2000 spine surgeries.

Patients searching for a spine specialist in Bangalore or a trusted orthopaedic doctor in Bangalore will find in Dr Shashidhar a globally recognised expert with multiple international fellowships and award-winning research contributions.

Area of Expertise

Dr Shashidhar B K manages a wide spectrum of spinal and orthopaedic conditions, offering both conservative management and complex surgical intervention.

Spine Surgery

Dr Shashidhar specialises in advanced spinal procedures, bringing fellowship-level precision to deformity correction and life-changing spinal reconstructions.

• Spine and Scoliosis Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
• Cervical Corpectomy and Discectomy
• Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion (TLIF)
• Spinal Deformity Correction and Trauma Management

Orthopaedic Procedures

Dr Shashidhar provides comprehensive care for musculoskeletal conditions.

• Management of complex fractures and orthopaedic trauma
• Degenerative joint disease and spinal stenosis treatment
• Full-spectrum orthopaedic surgical and non-surgical care

Professional Experience

Dr Shashidhar B K is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Bommasandra
• Consultant, Narayana Medical Center, Vijaynagar
• Consultant, St Philomena's Hospital, Viveka Nagar

He has previously served at several premier medical institutions, including:

• Consultant Spine Surgeon, Hosmat Hospital, Bangalore
• Junior Consultant, Apollo Hospitals
• Senior Resident, PGIMER Chandigarh

Credentials, Qualifications, and Memberships

Dr Shashidhar B K is registered with the Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No. 77429 since 2007).

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute Bangalore (2006)
• MS Orthopaedics from PGIMER Chandigarh (2011)
• DNB Orthopaedics from National Board of Examinations (2012)
• FNB Spine Surgery from Velammal Medical College Hospital (2024)
• Fellowship in Spine and Scoliosis Surgery from Korea University (2014)
• MNAMS (Member National Academy of Medical Sciences)

Awards and Recognitions

Dr Shashidhar has received prestigious international accolades for his contributions to spinal science:

• ISSLS clinical fellowship award, Munich, Germany (2019)
• Scoliosis Research Society Robert Winter fellowship, USA (2016)
• Euro Spine Surgeon Travel Grant, Copenhagen, Denmark (2015)
• Scoliosis Research Society Scholarship, Minneapolis, USA (2015)
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India TF Ganga Hospital, Coimbatore (2015)
• SICOT MEETS SICOT TF AWARD, Homburg, Germany (2014)
• Department of Biotechnology (DBT) Young Scientist scholarship (2011)

Publications and Presentations

Dr Shashidhar B K has published extensive peer-reviewed research in high-impact journals:

• British Journal of Neurosurgery (2021): Research on Cervical corpectomy in irreducible cervical dislocation
• Indian Journal of Orthopaedics (2018): Study on Tubular Retractors for Translaminar Discectomy
• Asian Spine Journal (2018): Research on Minimally Invasive Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion
• Spine Journal (2017): Study on spinopelvic parameters and lumbar lordosis
• Transfusion Medicine (2017): Research on metastatic efficiency of tumour cells
• The Journal of Spinal Surgery (2017): Analysis of Transverse Connectors in Scoliosis constructs

Professional Memberships

• AO Spine Society
• Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
• Société Internationale de Chirurgie Orthopédique et de Traumatologie (SICOT)
• Indian Orthopaedic Association (IOA)
• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgeons of Bharath

Why Consult Dr Shashidhar B K

Patients choose Dr Shashidhar for his rare combination of high-volume surgical expertise and world-class academic recognition. With over 2000 spine surgeries performed and multiple international awards from the Scoliosis Research Society and SICOT, he is a leader in spinal deformity and minimally invasive techniques.

His dedication to evidence-based medicine is proven through his extensive publications in global journals like the Spine Journal and Asian Spine Journal.

Book an Appointment

For expert consultation on spine or orthopaedic conditions, Dr Shashidhar B K is available at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Medical Center, and St Philomena's Hospital in Bangalore.

You can connect with Dr Shashidhar or book your appointment conveniently through HexaHealth for a hassle-free experience. Book a priority appointment today to discuss your treatment options with a global award-winning specialist.