Dr. Gopal Shukla

Dr Gopal Shukla is a Neurosurgeon in Kanpur with 34 years of clinical experience in cranial, spinal, and paediatric neurosurgery, currently serving as Director of Neurosciences at Paras Hospital, Baikunthpur in Kanpur.

He holds a DNB in Neurosurgery from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, complemented by a Fellowship in Spinal Instrumentation from Malaysia and a Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery from Belgium, reflecting internationally trained subspecialty depth in minimally invasive spine surgery.

His career spans premier institutions across India and the UAE, including Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, Max Super Speciality Hospital, and Thumbay and Aster Hospitals in Dubai.

Patients seeking a brain and spine surgeon in Kanpur for complex neurosurgical or minimally invasive spine care consult him for his international training, procedural breadth, and decades of high-volume surgical experience.

Area of Expertise

Dr Gopal Shukla's neurosurgical practice covers the full spectrum of cranial, spinal, paediatric, and functional neurosurgery, with particular depth in minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques.

Conditions Treated

Brain and Cranial Conditions

• Brain tumours including gliomas and meningiomas
• Cerebrovascular disorders including aneurysms and AVMs
• Hydrocephalus
• Neurotrauma including head injuries

Spinal Conditions

• Spinal disc herniation and slip disc
• Degenerative spine disorders
• Spinal canal stenosis
• Spine injuries and neurotrauma

Paediatric Neurosurgery

• Paediatric brain and spine conditions requiring surgical management
• Congenital and developmental neurosurgical conditions

Functional and Stereotactic Conditions

• Conditions amenable to stereotactic and functional neurosurgical intervention

Procedures and Interventions

Minimally Invasive and Endoscopic Surgery

• Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (MISS)
• Endoscopic spine surgery
• Endoscopic neurosurgery for cranial and spinal conditions

Cranial and Vascular Surgery

• Craniotomy for brain tumours and cerebrovascular conditions
• Microneurosurgery for intricate brain and spine procedures
• Surgical management of aneurysms and AVMs

Spinal Surgery

• Spinal fusion and fixation
• Disc replacement surgery
• Spinal instrumentation procedures

Functional and CSF Procedures

• Stereotactic neurosurgery
• Ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt for hydrocephalus

Regenerative Procedures

• Stem cell therapy for applicable neurological conditions

Professional Experience

• Paras Yash Kothari Hospital, Kanpur
• Columbia Asia Hospital (now Manipal Hospital), Gurgaon
• Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi
• Max Super Speciality Hospital, Dehradun
• Escorts Hospital and Research Centre, Faridabad
• Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
• Thumbay Hospital, Dubai, UAE
• Aster Hospital, Dubai, UAE

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Academic Qualifications

• MBBS, GSVM Medical College, Kanpur University, 1992
• DNB in Neurosurgery, National Board of Examinations, New Delhi, 2000
• Fellowship in Spinal Instrumentation, Malaysia
• Fellowship in Endoscopic Spine Surgery, Belgium
• Member, National Academy of Medical Sciences (MNAMS)

Medical Council Registration

• Delhi Medical Council, Registration No. 49925, registered since 2010

Professional Memberships

• Neurological Society of India (NSI)
• Delhi Neurological Association (DNA)
• National Neurotrauma Society of India

Awards, Academic Contributions and Publications

Awards

• Best Paper Presentation Award, Bifrontal Contusion Hematomas, 44th Annual Conference of the Neurotrauma Society of India, Rajkot, 2000
• Best Poster Presentation Award, CSF Rhinorrhea, 44th Annual Conference of the Neurotrauma Society of India, Rajkot, 2000

Publications and Academic Contributions

• Shukla G. Bifrontal Contusion Hematomas. Presented at the 44th Annual Conference of the Neurotrauma Society of India, Rajkot, 2000
• Shukla G. CSF Rhinorrhea. Poster presented at the 44th Annual Conference of the Neurotrauma Society of India, Rajkot, 2000
• Organised and chaired multiple national and international neurosurgical conferences and workshops

Why Consult Dr Gopal Shukla

Dr Gopal brings a rare combination of internationally trained fellowship expertise from Malaysia and Belgium in spinal instrumentation and endoscopic spine surgery, alongside 34 years of complex neurosurgical practice spanning India and the UAE.

His directorial role at Paras Yash Kothari Hospital, combined with prior experience at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, and international tertiary centres, positions him as a highly credentialled and clinically versatile neurosurgeon for patients seeking brain and spine surgical care in Kanpur.

Book an Appointment with Dr Gopal Shukla, Neurosurgeon in Kanpur

Dr Gopal Shukla consults at Paras Hospital, Kanpur. To check consultation availability, book a priority appointment, or connect for a seamless experience, reach out via HexaHealth.