Dr. Thimappa Hegde

Dr Thimappa Hegde is a Neurosurgeon in Bangalore with 45 years of experience. He is currently working as a Senior Consultant and Director at Narayana Health.

He specialises in brain tumour, spinal tumour, skull base tumour, arteriovenous malformation, and brain haemorrhage.

Speciality Areas and Treatments

Brain Tumour and Skull Base Surgery

Dr Thimappa Hegde treats brain tumour, skull base tumour, and pituitary tumour, including skull base surgery, endoscopic third ventriculostomy, and stereotactic biopsy.

Functional Neurosurgery and Movement Disorders

He manages movement disorder, Parkinson's disease, and epilepsy, including stereotactic neurosurgery, deep brain stimulation, and functional neurosurgery.

Spinal Surgery and Neurovascular Care

Dr Thimappa treats spinal tumour, spinal instability, and arteriovenous malformation, including spinal fusion surgery, cervical disc surgery, and aneurysm clipping.

Academic Background

Dr Thimappa has completed a Fellowship in Skull Base Surgery in Washington DC, United States, and underwent Training in Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at NIMHANS, Bengaluru.

He has also completed Advanced Training in Neuro-endoscopy and Advanced Training in Neuro-oncological Surgery.

He has authored over 40 scientific publications in leading medical journals and edited a book on the history of neurosciences.

He is a recognised speaker who has delivered over 250 talks on personality development and career relevance at major institutions, including the Indian Institutes of Management and TEDx.

Furthermore, he was awarded the Outstanding Citizen title by the Lions Club, participated in a Rotary International exchange programme in North America, and was invited to speak at an international meeting at the Vatican, which included a special audience with Pope John Paul II.

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