Dr. Somashekar D

Dr Somashekar D is a highly skilled spine surgeon in Bangalore with 13 years of clinical expertise specialising in minimally invasive spine surgery, endoscopic spine procedures, and complex spinal reconstruction. He has independently performed over 1,500 spine surgeries ranging from routine decompressions to complex spinal deformity corrections and has authored 4 book chapters including 2 in AO Spine.

Patients searching for a spine surgeon in Kanakapura Road, reliable endoscopic spine specialist in Jayanagar, or expert scoliosis and disc surgery in Bangalore will find comprehensive, evidence-based spinal care.

Dr Somashekar D is fluent in English, Kannada, Telugu, Hindi, Bengali, and Tamil.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Somashekar D offers a comprehensive range of spine surgical and non-surgical services spanning minimally invasive techniques, endoscopic surgery, deformity correction, and comprehensive spinal care:

Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS) in Bangalore

Expert minimally invasive spinal procedures:

• MIS Lumbar Microdiscectomy for disc herniation
• MIS Lumbar Fusion (TLIF, PLIF) for degenerative disease
• MIS Cervical Spine Surgery
• Percutaneous Pedicle Screw Fixation
• MIS Decompression for spinal stenosis
• Tubular Retractor-Based Spine Surgery

Endoscopic Spine Surgery in Bangalore

South Korea-trained advanced endoscopic expertise:

• Full Endoscopic Lumbar Discectomy (PELD/TELD)
• Full Endoscopic Cervical Discectomy
• Endoscopic Lumbar Decompression for stenosis
• Endoscopic Foraminotomy for foraminal stenosis
• Endoscopic Spine Surgery for recurrent disc herniation
• Motion-Preserving Endoscopic Techniques for active individuals

Disc Problems and Sciatica in Bangalore

Dr Somashekar manages all disc-related conditions:

• Lumbar Disc Herniation (LDH) diagnosis and treatment
• Cervical Disc Prolapse Management
• Thoracic Disc Disease
• Sciatica (Radiculopathy) Treatment including surgical and non-surgical options
• Recurrent Disc Herniation Management
• Disc Replacement Surgery

Degenerative Spine Disease

Comprehensive management of spinal degeneration:

• Lumbar Spondylosis Management
• Cervical Spondylosis Treatment
• Lumbar and Cervical Spinal Stenosis Surgery
• Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) Management
• Spondylolisthesis Treatment (surgical and conservative)
• Facet Joint Arthropathy Management

Scoliosis, Kyphosis, and Spinal Deformity Correction

Expert spinal deformity surgical management:

• Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Correction
• Adult Degenerative Scoliosis Surgery
• Kyphosis Correction Surgery
• Kyphoscoliosis Management
• Paediatric Spine Deformity Surgery
• Spinal Osteotomy for Fixed Deformities

Paediatric Spine Surgery

Specialised care for children with spine conditions:

• Paediatric Scoliosis Surgery
• Congenital Spine Deformity Correction
• Growing Rod Implantation for early-onset scoliosis
• Paediatric Spine Infections Management
• Paediatric Spinal Cord Tumour Surgery

Spine Trauma Surgery

Expert spinal injury management:

• Cervical Spine Fracture Fixation
• Thoracolumbar Fracture Management
• Spinal Cord Injury Management
• Burst Fracture Stabilisation
• Traumatic Disc Herniation Surgery
• Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty for compression fractures

Spine Infections and Inflammatory Disorders

Comprehensive management of spinal infections:

• Spinal Tuberculosis (Pott's Disease) Surgery and medical management
• Epidural Abscess Drainage
• Discitis and Vertebral Osteomyelitis treatment
• Ankylosing Spondylitis management
• Inflammatory Spine Disorders care

Spine Tumours

Surgical management of spinal neoplasms:

• Intradural Spinal Tumour Excision
• Metastatic Spine Tumour Management
• Spinal Cord Tumour Surgery
• Vertebral Tumour Reconstruction

Neck Pain and Cervical Spine Surgery

Comprehensive cervical spine care:

• Cervical Discectomy and Fusion (ACDF)
• Posterior Cervical Fusion and Decompression
• Cervical Laminoplasty for cervical stenosis
• Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
• Craniovertebral Junction Surgery

Non-Operative Spine Management

Evidence-based conservative spine care:

• Back Pain and Neck Pain Conservative Management
• Pain Medication and Physiotherapy Coordination
• Lifestyle Modification and Ergonomic Advice
• Spinal Injections including epidural, transforaminal, and facet blocks
• Patient Education and Shared Decision-Making

Professional Experience

Dr Somashekar D is currently associated with:

• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore

He has previously served at:

• Consultant, Fortis Hospital, BG Road, Bilekahalli
• Consultant, Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road
• Consultant, Trilife Hospital, Kalyan Nagar
• Consultant, Siddharth Hospital, Goregaon, Mumbai

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from KVG Medical College, Sullia, Karnataka (2013)
• MS Orthopaedics from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore (2017)
• DNB Orthopaedics from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2017)
• FNB Spine Surgery from Park Clinic and Institute of Neurosciences, Kolkata (2020)
• Advanced Training in Endoscopic Spine Surgery from South Korea

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council (Registration No: 99649, since 2013)

Professional Memberships

• Karnataka Medical Council

Research and Publications

• 4 Book Chapters including 2 chapters in AO Spine

Why Consult Dr Somashekar D

Dr Somashekar D is among the most qualified spine surgeons in Bangalore with FNB Spine from Park Clinic Kolkata, advanced endoscopic spine training from South Korea, over 1500 independent spine surgeries, and 2 AO Spine book chapters. Patients benefit from his expertise in minimally invasive and endoscopic spine surgery at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road and Manipal Hospital Jayanagar.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Somashekar D, spine surgeon in Bangalore, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road (₹1250) or Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar (₹900).