Dr. Shiva Kumar R

Dr Shiva Kumar R is a spine care specialist in Bangalore with 9 years of experience in evaluating and managing spinal disorders. He currently practises as a Consultant – Spine Care at Manipal Clinic, Budigere Cross and Neuspine Clinic, Ramamurthy Nagar.

His clinical work covers structured evaluation and treatment planning for degenerative spine disease, disc-related conditions, spinal trauma, spinal deformities, and infections, with a strong focus on conservative care, rehabilitation, and minimally invasive surgical options where indicated. He consults in Kannada and English.

Patients seeking care for back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc prolapse, spinal stenosis, spondylolisthesis, spinal injuries, or post-surgery spine follow-up can consult Dr Shiva Kumar for structured assessment and evidence-based treatment planning.

Area of Expertise

Comprehensive spine care is delivered across degenerative spine disease, trauma, deformity, and minimally invasive spine surgery.

Spine Surgery and Minimally Invasive Spine Care

• Minimally invasive spine surgery
• Surgical planning for complex spine conditions
• Conservative-first treatment approach where clinically appropriate

Degenerative Spine Disease

• Cervical and lumbar disc prolapse management
• Spinal stenosis evaluation and treatment
• Spondylolisthesis assessment
• Chronic back pain evaluation

Spine Trauma and Emergency Spine Care

• Spinal fracture management
• Spinal trauma evaluation and treatment planning
• Post-traumatic spinal care

Spine Deformities and Infections

• Spinal deformity assessment
• Spinal infection evaluation and management

Non-Surgical and Rehabilitation Spine Care

• Acute back pain and sciatica evaluation
• Rehabilitation guidance
• Pre- and post-surgical spine follow-up

Professional Experience

Dr Shiva Kumar R is currently associated with:

• Consultant – Spine Care, Manipal Clinic, Budigere Cross
• Consultant, Neuspine Clinic, Ramamurthy Nagar

He has previously served as:

• Registrar, Apollo Hospital
• Consultant, Lilavati Hospital and Research Centre
• Consultant, Breach Candy Hospital and Research Centre

Credentials, Qualifications, and Registration

Educational Qualifications

• MBBS from Vijayanagar Institute of Medical Sciences, Bellary in 2017
• MS Orthopaedics from Government Medical College, Kota in 2021

Additional Spine Training

• Fellowship in Spine Surgery from The Spine Foundation in 2024
• Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Pune

Professional Memberships

• Association of Spine Surgeons of India (ASSI)
• Bangalore Spine Society (BSS)
• The Spine Foundation

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council – Registration No 118745 since 2017

Book an Appointment

For consultation on back pain, neck pain, sciatica, disc-related problems, spinal stenosis, spinal trauma, spinal deformities, or minimally invasive spine surgery, Dr Shiva Kumar R is available at Manipal Clinic, Budigere Cross and Neuspine Clinic, Ramamurthy Nagar, Bangalore.

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